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The Branson Christmas Coalition announces plans for the 2022 Community Christmas Tree.

Temperatures continue to warm-up this week with forecasters saying the temperature could rise above 100 for several days.

Jason Wert of the Branson Tri-Lakes News is reporting the City of Branson will be buying the White House Theater and transition it into a new Public Safety Facility.

A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of the 12-year-old Tennessee boy who was critically injured last year on The Branson Coaster.

The final step has been taking for Tricia Derges in her time in the Missouri House of Representatives.

Cox Medical Center in Branson has recently been recognized in two areas of healthcare. 

The City of Forsyth and owners of property on the southeast side of the city limit are discussing an annexation into the city. 

While the Independence Day Weekend has seen some areas get much needed rain, the entire region will see a major warm-up this week. 

Missouri’s governor will be calling lawmakers back to the Capitol to lower the state’s income tax rate for all Missourians.

Two people were found dead in their home by police in Monett on Thursday.

State Rep. Brian Seitz formally announced the kickoff of his re-election campaign with a rally at Jerry Presley’s God and Country Theaters in Branson on Sunday, June 26.

Charges have been dropped against a man accused in a Jan. 25, 2022 shooting in Branson.

(JEFFERSON CITY, MO) – According to a press release, Thursday, during a signing ceremony at the State Capitol, Governor Mike Parson signed seven pieces of legislation into law, including House Bill (HB) 2116, which establishes the No Patient Left Alone Act. 

The extended 4th of July Weekend begins for many people today and the fireworks celebrations are also getting underway. 

Making safe, smart choices is the key to a safe holiday weekend according to law enforecment.

Branson's Board of Aldermen will convene for a special meeting this week; the press release below provides more details.

A lakes area county is continuing to see visitors enjoying outdoor locations and other attractions during the summer months.

Authorities in Green Forest arrested three juveniles who are accused of shooting a man inside his home.

Closing arguments have come to an end in the murder trial of Rebecca Ruud, accused of killing her daughter Savannah Leckie in Ozark County in 2017.

POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — Camp Lookout, a community outreach program hosted by College of the Ozarks, continued its 30-year-mission of offering a free, week-long summer camp to children in Stone and Taney counties this summer. After two years of COVID precautions, Camp Lookout has returned for a 28th year of summer camp. This year’s camp theme is “He is Everything to Us” and is designed to remind campers of the importance of a relationship with Jesus.

POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — At the culmination of the spring semester, College of the Ozarks allowed students from six departments to make presentations as part of the annual Celebration of Student Scholarship in the Silver Dollar City Parlor at The Keeter Center. Potential employers served as judges, elevating the experience for students. 

A Hollister School District Teacher will hold off retirement to become a member of the administration.

Gretna Road, which was rescheduled to reopen on Friday after road and sidewalk repairs, opens a day early.

After one of its vendors was victim of a cyberattack, Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield is assuring members that steps are being taken to protect any personal information which may have been exposed.

A three-time convicted sex offender in Branson man has been sentenced in a federal court for possession of child pornography.

The trail of Rebecca Ruud, accused of killing her daughter Savannah Leckie in 2017, has ended with closing arguments scheduled for today.