Local News

• More Rain Possible Today

  The first round of strong thunderstorms developed overnight dumping more rain in the Lakes Region. No severe weather warnings were issued as the storms moved through. 

• Woman Sentenced in Arkansas Part of Two-State Murder Case

  A person who killed two people in two states has been sentenced in the second state she committed the crimes in 2025.

• City of Branson Awarded Grants to Assist with Forestry Improvements

  Branson Parks and Recreation uses grant money for training to aid tree safety.

• Several Agencies Coordinate for Manhunt in Taney County

  The Taney County Sheriff's Office releases information on a manhunt that resulted in an arrest over the weekend.

• Windy Monday, Storms Move in Tuesday

  Monday will start out as a windy day ahead of more storms moving into the Ozarks for Tuesday. 

• Motorcycle Driver Killed in Traffic Crash

  The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports a fatality traffic crash late Sunday night in Stone County. 

• 2026 Arkansas Farm Families of the Year

  Several Lakes Region Farms included in an annual Arkansas Farm Bureau honor.

• One of Boone County's Most Wanted Has Missouri Connection

  The Boone County Sheriff's Office Most Wanted List from their website includes one person with a Missouri Connection.

• Missouri Department of Public Safety to Move Notification System In-House

  The Missouri Department of Public Safety will institute a new system for notifications this week.

• Harrison 150 Celebration Underway

  Several months of celebrating the 150 Year of the City of Harrison is underway.

• UA Northark Finalizes Degree Program with UAM

  A partnership announced in April gets an official kick-off last week.

• Federal Officials Highlight Sleep Deficit Affecting Nearly Half of U.S. Adults

  New federal health data indicates that nearly half of American adults are not getting enough sleep, raising concerns about long-term health impacts and productivity.

• Cool Saturday Leads to Warm-Up Beginning Sunday

  The Cool Weather left behind by the recent round of storms that struck the Lakes Region lingers one more day prior to a warm-up.

• State Officials on Hand for Route 66 Centennial Kick-off, Talk 1-44 Improvements

  Thursday's opening of the National Route 66 Centennial Celebration in Springfield also sparked talk of future projects on what is now Route 66.

• Recent Rain Has Small Impact on Drought Report

  While the Tuesday rains were much needed in the Lakes Region, the showers had little impact on this week's report from the U.S. Drought Monitor.

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