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The Lakes Region will experience another day of elevated fire risk.

Last October, Violet Hensley, long time fiddle player who performed many years at Silver Dollar City, celebrated her 109th Birthday. Hensley, who lives in Yellville, made a wish that she hoped to receive 1000 birthday cards. 

A man from Springfield is facing rape and sodomy charges in the Lakes Region for incidents that happened over a period of two years.

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – As our great nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026, Missouri Lieutenant Governor David Wasinger announced Monday an exciting initiative to engage Missouri’s students in reflecting on what makes America exceptional.

Efforts to improve pedestrian safety and walkability move forward in Kimberling City with new grant funding supporting construction of a multi-use path along Kimberling Boulevard.

While two more Lakes Region Counties in Arkansas have lifted their Bun Bans, the National Weather Service warns of an increased Fire Risk in the region. 

The Taney County Health Department suggests a possible New Year's Resolution.

A Branson man is facing jailtime after from fleeing from a traffic stop in December.

While most Branson area attractions are closed for the season, the weather is providing its own roller coaster ride in the first days of 2026.

A man from Christian County with a history of run-ins with Missouri Law Enforcement is now in trouble with law enforcement officers in Arkansas.

The latest map from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows parts of the Lakes Region at an increase in drought level.

Thursday’s rain that moved through the Lakes Region has led to one county’s burn ban to be lifted. 

The ongoing infrastructure work in Branson’s Hiawatha Heights Subdivision will see some customers with water interruptions this morning. 

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Governor Mike Kehoe and the Department of Economic Development’s (DED) Office of Broadband Development (OBD) announced Thursday that the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved Missouri’s plan to award more than $814 million to bring high-speed internet to more than 200,000 unserved and underserved locations across the state.

Several organizations are teaming-up to bring back an opportunity to learn about starting one's own business.

A man involved in an August 2024 Traffic Crash in Branson that resulted in the death of a passenger in his vehicle is sentenced to prison.

Parts of the Lakes Region will see some much needed rain today that could lead to some strong to severe storms.

Part of a Nixa street will close on Friday, according to a city Facebook post.

A man has died after jumping off a bridge over the weekend.

The first fatality crash worked by Troop D of the Missouri State Highway Patrol takes place in the Lakes Region.

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YOU CAN BE LEGALLY ASSAULTED FOR MAKING A MISTAKE ON A SELF-CHECKOUT MACHINE  Attorney Dayrell Scrivner of Scrivner Law Firm, LLC, in Branson, Missouri                 

Deciding to remodel your home is a fun and exciting time, that includes looking at Pinterest ideas, color palettes and styles. But should you tackle this job by yourself or hire a pro? Leanna Tatum with Beyond Cabinets & Design

What’s the difference between Medical Cannabis and Hemp-Derived Cannabis? Not much, as it turns out. Quade and Andrea Childers, Lite N Up Dispensary

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