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• Final Input for Stone County Planning and Zoning Coming This Week

  The final listening session looking for input on the future of Stone County's Planning and Zoning is coming up this week.

• First Day of Spring Feels Like Summer with Fire Risk

  The National Weather Service says that warm conditions that have overtaken the Ozarks will continue as the season changes today. 

• Homicide Investigation in Carroll County

  One person is dead after an incident early Thursday morning in Carroll County. 

• Recent Precipitation Holds Drought Steady

  The rain and snow that fell over the Lakes Region last weekend has stalled drought levels in the Lakes Region.

• Second Day of Setting for Elevate Community Tiny Homes

  Elevate Branson conducted the first of two days of Tiny Home settings for their Elevate Community on Wednesday. 

• Freak Accident Injures ATV Driver

  A freak accident in Taney County has sent the driver of an ATV to the hospital in serious condition. 

• Sporting Events Dominate The Opening Weekend of Spring

  As Spring arrives on Friday, the Branson Area is the hub for several major sporting events.

• Temperatures Move Up The Rest of the Week

  After the stormy weekend and cold start to the week, temperatures will feel spring, even summer-like as the first day of spring approaches. 

• Impeachment Process of Forsyth Mayor Continues

  The dispute between the Board of Aldermen and the Mayor in Forsyth continues as the board recently passed motions to continue impeachment proceedings.

• NCCAA National Basketball Tournament Begins Wednesday

  The second edition of the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) Basketball Championships in the Ozarks begins on Wednesday.

• Eureka Springs City Council Member Arrested For Incidents in 2025

  A member of the Eureka Springs City Council is facing charges from incidents that occurred last summer.

• Branson Schools Names New Assistant Principal

  A current teacher at Branson's Buchanan Intermediate School will move into administration next school year.

• Man Charged with Murder at Apartment Complex Near Branson

  One man is dead and another in custody after a shooting late Saturday night.

• Elevate Branson to put First Tiny Homes on Foundations

  Elevate Branson will place the first group of Tiny Homes for their new development this week.

• Building of Branson Business Recently Closed Burns

  The building of a business that had recently closed near Branson Hills Parkway catches on fire early Monday morning.

• Front Sweeps Through Bringing Variety of Weather, Elevated Fire Risk

  The front that moved through the Ozarks on Sunday brought with it a variety of weather conditions including a first-time warning from the National Weather Service. 

• Major Weather Change Today, Precipitation Chances Drop, Strong Winds Expected UPDATE 2

  UPDATE: The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for the Branson area until 8:00 this evening. Stone, Taney, and Ozark Counties in the Lakes Region are among the areas included. UPDATE 2: A Tornado Watch has also been issued for the Harrison area and for surrounding counties including Boone, Carroll, Madison, Marion, Newton, and Searcy until 9:00 this evening.

• MDC Works with State, Federal Agencies to Improve Fish Habitat at Table Rock Lake

  Fishing locations get a boost from three different agencies.

• Stone County Sheriff Warns of Another Scam

  The Stone County Sheriff's Office issues a Facebook post on a scam that has developed this past week.

• Voliva Moves Up to Take Top Spot at Forsyth Elementary School

  As the Forsyth School District did in its search for a new Superintendent of Schools, the district moves up an assistant to take a Principal's position for next school year.

• A Full Range of Weather This Weekend in the Ozarks

  The Lakes Region begins the weekend warm and will end with a final blast of winter before the official beginning of spring later in the week.

• Branson Schools Announces New Executive Director of Operations

  BRANSON, MO (January 16, 2026) – Branson Public Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Matt Dean as the district’s new Executive Director of Operations. Dean will replace Dr. Chip Arnette, who will retire at the end of the 2025-2026 school year after 35 years of service in public education.

• 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

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