Local News

• Drought Level Remains Steady, Low

  While Drought Levels persists in the Lakes Region, the level of dryness remains low.

• Some Trout Dies After Power Outage Drains Water at Fish Hatchery

  Quick action by officials with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission keeps the loss of trout to a minimum after a power outage at the Bull Shoals Dam last week.

• Forsyth Christmas Parade this Weekend

  One of the final parades of the Christmas season is set for this weekend.

• YouTube TV notifies customers of another big price jump

  (WXIN) — YouTube TV customers will see a price increase within the next month.

• Donald Trump Named TIME's 2024 Person of the Year

  TIME magazine has named Donald Trump as its 2024 Person of the Year

• Former Preschool Owner Turned Author Shares her Journey and new Book

  A former children's education professional is the author of "Chicken Fun."

• Bill to have insurance cover IVF treatment hits Missouri House

  JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A bill being introduced in Jefferson City would require health insurers to pay for parents’ in-vitro fertilization treatments, which is the practice of fertilizing an egg in a laboratory.

• College of the Ozarks to display art pieces in Lviv National Academy of Arts in Ukraine

  POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — The College of the Ozarks Art Department has selected 16 pieces to be exhibited in Ukraine at the Sacral Art Department located inside the Lviv National Academy of Arts. These pieces were completed by students, staff, and faculty of School of the Ozarks and College of the Ozarks in the Spring of 2024 as part of an exhibition entitled, We Are Together.

• Terry Bradshaw Honored for Bringing Branson National Buzz and Career

  The week of Dec. 13 through Dec. 20 is Terry Bradshaw Week in Branson.

• Missouri Voters Approve Minimum Wage Increase Amid Legal Pushback from Businesses

  Missouri voters recently passed Proposition A, introducing a minimum wage hike and mandatory paid sick leave for many workers.

• Lakes Area Man Facing Federal Charges of Receiving Child Pornography

  A Lakes Area man is facing federal charges in a child pornography case.

• Branson aldermen examine condemnation and eminent domain process for projects

  The Branson Board of Aldermen held a study session on Tuesday, Nov. 26, to talk about the use of eminent domain and condemnation related to easements on a property for utility projects and other public improvements.

• Women injured in coaster incident file federal lawsuit

  A $50 million federal lawsuit has been filed by two women injured on November 2, 2024 in an accident on the Copperhead Mountain Coaster at Shepherd of the Hills Adventure Park.

• Man Accused in a Series of Fraud Cases Now Facing Charges from Missouri AG

  A man facing many charges of fraud for over a decade is now facing charges being filed by the Missouri Attorney General's Office.

• Creed Latest Act Announced for Thunder Ridge in 2025

  Thunder Ridge Nature Arena has announced another act to the line-up of performers on the venue's schedule for next year.

• Branson Public Schools Transportation Department Hiring Events

  The Branson Public Schools Transportation Department will host hiring events this Saturday, December 14 from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at two locations in Branson: Country Mart located at 1447 State Hwy 248 and Sunfest Market located at 225 Cross Creek Blvd.

• Author Talks her not so Normal Murder Mystery

  "Playground of Bones" is a murder mystery but not a normal one, according to author Tina Riffey.

• New Highway 86 Bridge Over Table Rock Lake Opens

  A major bridge project is nearing completion in Taney County. 

• Ozark Chamber Hosts State of the Community Event

  The Ozark Chamber of Commerce hosts their annual State of the Community Address this evening.

• Branson Board of Alderman Meeting

  The Branson Board of Aldermen is scheduled to meet a couple of times today.

• Berryville Woman Injured in Traffic Crash Near Blue Eye

  A woman from Berryville sustains serious injuries in a traffic crash northwest of Blue Eye Monday afternoon.

• Death Penalty Debate Rekindled in Missouri

  On December 3, 2024, Missouri carried out its fourth execution of the year

• Reeds Spring Pizza Company's Nixa Location Closed

  The Reeds Spring Pizza Company will close immediately, according to a Facebook post by the company.

• Arkansas and Missouri gas prices among lowest in the nation, AAA says

  (KRON) – Good news for the millions of drivers on American roads: Gas prices are falling. The national average for a gallon of gas has hit a three-year low, the American Automobile Association (AAA) recently announced.

• College of the Ozarks to host “Urgent Unseen” Art Exhibit

  POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks is hosting the “Urgent Unseen” Art Exhibit, now through Dec. 13. The exhibition is on display in the Boger Art Gallery in the Jones Learning Center, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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