November 2, 2026 - MoArk News Now

Arkansas Man Accused of Raping Woman at Branson Hotel

A man from Arkansas, accused of raping a woman at a hotel in Branson on Halloween, has been arrested and charged. Toby Norwood, 41, of Bentonville, AR was arrested on Sunday, Nov. 1, and has been charged with 1st Degree Felony Rape, according to online court documents. According to a probable cause statement filed by […]

Joseph Richard Porter Obituary

Joe Porter, 88, of Branson, Missouri, passed away on October 25, 2026.

George Leon Wilder Obituary

George Leon Wilder, age 70, of Branson, Missouri, passed away on October 22, 2026.

Former Harrison Dollar General Employee Sentenced for Starting 2024 Store Fire

A former Dollar General employee has been found guilty and sentenced to a decade in prison for starting the 2024 fire inside the downtown Harrison store where she was employed. On Thursday, Oct. 29, Stephanie Marie Cash, 27, of Harrison was formally sentenced by 14th Circuit Division 3 Judge John Putman to 120 months in […]

Mary Katherine Scaggs Obituary

Mary Katherine Scaggs passed away on October 20, 2026 at the age of 72 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield.

Dustin Wayne “Dusty” Gross Obituary

Dustin Wayne “Dusty” Gross, age 41, of Bradleyville, Missouri, passed away on October 22, 2026.

College of the Ozarks Lady Bobcats Start Basketball Season 1-1

The College of the Ozarks Lady Bobcats begin the 2026-27 Basketball Season with a 1-1 mark after splitting games at the Bethel, Tennessee Classic. After winning Thursday over Campbellsville University 84-79, the Lady Bobcats took on the host school on Friday. The complete recap of that game courtesy below is courtesy College of the Ozarks […]