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• Rainy Weekend Ahead for the Lakes Region

  As summer is set to begin on Sunday, the Lakes Region remains in a rainy spring-like pattern.

• H2Ozarks Among Groups Benefitting from Latest Grants from Arkansas Department of Agriculture

  Several organizations in and around the Lakes Region are among the groups that are receiving money from the State of Arkansas.

• Traffic Crash in Boone County Kills One, Injures Another

  A two-vehicle collision on Highway 7 near Kirk Mountain in northern Boone County results in one fatality and one injury.

• Juneteenth Federal Holiday Closes Government Offices, Financial Institutions

  The United States' newest Federal Holiday is celebrated today.

• Have Recent Rains Impacted the Drought Levels?

  The latest map from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows recent rains continue to impact the Missouri part of the Lakes Region to a greater extent but still helping northern Arkansas as well.

• Which Table Rock Lake Swim Beaches Have Reopened?

  High E. Coli Levels have been challenging to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at area swim beaches.

• How are E. Coli Levels Impacting the Finley River?

  Recent rainfalls in the Ozarks have impacted the Finley River in Christian County.

• Branson Board Approves Historic Downtown CID Agreement, Postpones Public Comment Revision

  The Branson Board of Aldermen met for over four hours last week with several items on their agenda. 

• Names of Victims of James River Incident Released

  The names of the victims of the incident on the James River near the Lake Springfield Dam Sunday have been identified. 

• How Many Arrests Came from Recent Enforcement Operation Coordinated by Stone County Sheriff's Office

  The Stone County Sheriff's Office releases information on a recent Human Trafficking Demand Reduction Operation.

• How Much Severe Weather Will the Lakes Region See This Week?

  While the risk is low, the Lakes Region could see some scattered severe thunderstorms the rest of the week.

• Mercy to "Ignite the Night" July 3

  Mercy Branson is inviting the community to celebrate with them in July.

• TCAD and CBCO Make History with Southwest Missouri’s First Ambulance Blood Program

  TCAD Paramedics Launches Pre-Hospital Blood Program in Partnership with Community Blood Center of the Ozarks

• Did the Storms That Hit the Lakes Region Over the Weekend Spawn Tornadoes?

  The National Weather Service has confirmed a pair of tornadoes briefly touched down in the Lakes Region Saturday night. 

• Longtime Area Attorney Peter Rea Passes Away

  A man who served the region as both a prosecutor and judge has died. 

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