Local News

• Cold Blasts Hits This Evening

  The Lakes Region is bracing itself for a major blast of cold air.

• Carroll County Crash Kills One

  Information has been released by the Arkansas State Police on a two-vehicle crash that killed one and injured another person in Carroll County.

• Hollister's Downing Street Christmas Tree Lights Up Tonight

  Hollister's Downing Street Christmas tree will light up at 6 p.m. tonight, according to a Facebook post by the city.

• Veterans Homecoming Week Activities Continue

  Several events are on the agenda for Day 3 of the Veterans Homecoming Week.

• Drought Levels Dropping In Lakes Region

  The heavy rain at the end of October has brought levels of drought down in both Arkansas and Missouri. 

• Celebrate the Season with Branson Parks & Recreation: Adopt-a-Senior and Breakfast with Santa

  The Branson community is invited to enjoy some holiday fun and make a difference, according to a Branson press release.

• Missouri Beef Industry Council Hold Quarterly Meeting at College of the Ozarks ​​

  POINT LOOKOUT, MO. – College of the Ozarks recently welcomed members of the Missouri Beef Industry Council (MBIC) for their quarterly board meeting and an afternoon tour highlighting the College’s agricultural programs and facilities.

• Missouri launches new form to report foreign influence in state elections

  JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Attorney General has launched a new form to report suspected foreign involvement in state election campaigns.

• Provalus Contract for Harrison Location Finalized, Signed

  A project over nine months in the making is finalized.

• Suspect Sought in Case of Person Fleeing Traffic Stop

  More information has been released about the incident of a driver fleeing from a traffic stop over the weekend.

• CAM, Branson Bank Team-Up to Help Families During Government Shutdown

  Christian Action Ministries receives $10,000 Matching Gift from Branson Bank.

• Governor Kehoe Announces Submission of Missouri's Rural Health Transformation Plan

  JEFFERSON CITY, MO —On Wednesday, Governor Mike Kehoe and the Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) announced the State of Missouri has submitted its Rural Health Transformation (RHT) plan to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

• Alderman Schulz Designated an Advanced Certified Municipal Official

  Branson Alderman Glenn Schulz has earned the designation of Advanced Certified Municipal Official from the Missouri Municipal League’s Municipal Governance Institute (MGI), according to a Branson press release.

• Highway 76/Business 65 Bridge To Temporarily Reopen During Veterans Day Parade

  While work is yet to be completed on the Rehabilitation of the Highway 76/Business 65 Bridge over Lake Taneycomo, the bridge will temporarily reopen next week to accommodate the Branson Veterans Day Parade.

• Governor Kehoe Orders Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Former U.S. Vice President Richard "Dick" Cheney

  As of Tuesday, Missouri flags will fly half-staff at all government buildings, according to a press release from Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe's office.

• Barry County Voters Pass Sales Tax, Christian/Stone County Voters Say No to Ballot Issues

  Voters in parts of southwest Missouri went to the polls to make decisions on several ballot issues. 

• Missouri hourly minimum wage increases to $15 in 2026

  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The minimum wage for Missourians is going up next year.

• Branson High School Senior Achieves Perfect ACT Superscore

  BRANSON, MO (November 4, 2025) – Branson High School senior Austin Matthews has achieved a perfect ACT superscore of 36 following his October test.

• College of the Ozarks to host “From Missouri to Mussoorie: An Ozark Artist’s Photographic Journey in India” Art Exhibit

  POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks is hosting “From Missouri to Mussoorie: An Ozark Artist’s Photographic Journey in India” through Nov.11, 2025. The exhibition is on display in the Boger Art Gallery in the Jones Learning Center, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

• Full Beaver Supermoon to illuminate the Ozarks soon

  Beautiful fall conditions this week will also come with bright fall nights. The full Beaver Moon will peak Nov. 5, and as an added treat, it will also be a supermoon.

• Branson's 2025 Mill and Overlay Project Progresses

  Branson's 2025 Mill and over Overlay project is wrapping up; work in Branson North should finish by Nov. 5, according to a Facebook post from the city government.

• Evergreen Street to Close Temporarily

  Part of Hollister's Evergreen Street will close on Nov. 5, according to a Facebook post from the city.

• Veterans Homecoming Week Begins Wednesday

  The annual salute to the men and women who served in the United States Military begins on Wednesday.

• Carroll County Authorities Searching For Man Who Fled Traffic Stop

  Authorities are searching for a man that fled a traffic stop Sunday night.

• Election Day for Some, Others Later This Month

  In Missouri and Arkansas, the odd number years see elections on two different days.

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