Taney County Sheriff’s to Conduct Halloween Sex Offender Checks
The Taney County Sheriff’s Office announces plans to conduct sex offender checks on Halloween. The department shared their forthcoming initiative will ensure offenders are compliant with state statutes. “Our deputies will be conducting extra patrols throughout the county and performing sex offender compliance checks to help ensure registered offenders are complying with Missouri state requirements […]
Free 2026 Family-Friendly Halloween & Fall Events in Stone & Taney Counties
In the coming days, a variety of Halloween and fall themed events will take place across region. MoArk News Now has compiled a list of the free, family friendly activities where area residents can enjoy some tantalizing tricks or tasty treats in Stone and Taney counties. Wednesday, October 28 Sanctuary of Hope is hosting its […]
Homeless Man Pulls Knife from Bible, Attempts to Stab Occupied Vehicle
A homeless man was arrested over the weekend for charging at an occupied vehicle with a knife he had concealed inside of a Bible. On Sunday, October 25, Jesus Moranchel-Vergara, 29, of Branson approached a vehicle in Branson, near the Wendy’s on 76 Country Blvd. in Branson, and began staring into the windows at the […]