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• Weather Warm-Up to End 2025

  The last day of the year will see the beginning of a warm-up that will go into the New Year.

• Contested Alderman Race in Branson

  The final day of sign ups for the Missouri April Municipal Election sees an Alderman Position in Branson being contested.

• Two Homes Destroyed by Fire in Taney County

  The Central Taney County Fire Protection District battle a blaze that destroys two homes. .

• Christmas 2025 Breaks Temperature Records

  Christmas 2025 was the warmest on record for many areas, which also saw some of the warmest temperatures for December ever recorded. 

• Burn Ban Issued for Carroll County

  While the dry conditions have seen many officials warn against outdoor burning, one area county has issued a burn ban.

• Investigation Continues into Death of Individual in Branson

  A person was found dead in a Branson motel room over the weekend.

• Record High Temperatures Give Way to Cold Blast

  The Christmas Week that saw record high temperatures in the region gives way to a blast of cold to start New Year’s Week.

• High School Basketball: Lendel Thomas Classic Begins, Other Tournaments Continue

  The annual tournament remembering a past Harrison Basketball Coach gets underway today.

• Firefighters Battle Natural Cover Fire

  Another area of the Lakes Region saw traffic issues over the weekend, this time due to a fire.

• Two Days Left for Candidate Filing for Missouri April Elections

  People in Missouri wishing to file to be on the ballot for an elected position in April have two more days to sign-up.

• Weather Change: Temperatures Plunge Today

  The spring like weather the Lakes Region has experienced for Christmas Week will be pushed out with an Arctic Blast.

• One Report Filed on Major Traffic Incident north of Branson

  The Missouri State Highway Patrol has filed one report on the traffic incident that involved multiple vehicles late Friday morning.

• Accident Slows Traffic on 65 North of Harrison Friday

  The accident on Highway 65 north of Branson was not the only traffic slowdown on that Highway through the Lakes Region on Friday.

• Multiple Vehicles Involved in Late Friday Morning Crash North of Branson

  Traffic works their way around a major traffic crash late Friday morning in northern Taney County.

• Christmas Day Structure Fire in Taney County Results in One Fatality

  Fire Units from Missouri and Arkansas battle a blaze on Christmas Day that results in a fatality.

• Record Temperatures Broken, Tied on Christmas, Warm Conditions to end on Sunday

  Christmas Day saw record high temperatures either set or tied as the warm holiday season continues.

• Drought Areas Expand in Lakes Region

  The overall dry weather pattern that has been in place for the final weeks of 2025 has led to the entire Lakes Region at drought levels.

• Christmas Day Traffic Crash

  One person is injured in a two-vehicle Christmas Day Crash near Blue Eye in which one of the vehicles left the scene.

• Branson Public Works Spends Christmas Eve Fixing Water Main Break

  As work continues on the infrastructure overhaul in Branson's Hiawatha Heights Neighborhood, city crews spent Christmas Eve fixing a water main break.

• Ticket Purchased in Arkansas Wins Powerball Jackpot

  The second largest Powerball Jackpot in history has been won by a person who bought a ticket in Arkansas.

• New Officers for Troops D, G of the Missouri State Highway Patrol

  The Missouri State Highway Patrol has announced assignments for the recent graduates of the academy.

• Pioneering Quality in the Steel Industry

  Branson Steel Supply

• Can a Contractor Take Over Your Home

  Attorney Dayrell Scrivner, of Scrivner Law Firm, LLC in Branson, Missouri, tells us!

• Frozen Pipes, Hot Water Heaters, and Dishwasher Mishaps

  Kleen Green Commercial & Residential Property Restoration and Cleaning in Branson, MO

• Choosing the Right Trailer: A Comprehensive Guide

  Ozarks Trailer Manufacturer & Sales

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