High School Football Jamborees, Intra-Squad Scrimmages

The final tune-ups for area High School Football Games are taking place this week.
Local Groups Join State Initiative for Drug Abuse Prevention

A Program to help prevent Teen Substance Use in Missouri encourages youth to “Be Under Your Own Influence.”
Drought on the Rise Again in the Lakes Region

The dry pattern across the Lakes Region continues to worsen, leading to higher drought levels throughout the area.
Eureka Springs Finalist in Hallmark Christmas Contest

A community in the Ozarks is in the running for Merriest Christmas in the United States in conjunction with the 25th Anniversary of the Hallmark Channel.
Branson Names New Fire Chief

The City of Branson has announced the selection of Chris Zaremba as the next Chief of Branson Fire Rescue.
First Sentence Handed Down from July Human Trafficking Reduction Operation

The first defendant charged in a July 2026 human trafficking demand-reduction operation in Taney and Stone counties has resolved his case.
Video Footage Inadvertently Released from Shootout

On Aug. 14, a YouTube channel published body camera footage obtained from the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) related to the Feb. 23, 2026, incident in which Christian County Deputies Gabriel Ramirez and Michael Hislope were killed in the line of duty.
Teenager Injured in Rollover Crash

Traffic Crash Impacts Traffic on Highway 65 Tuesday.
Harrison Chamber Votes to Support Three Ballot Issues in November

The Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce will support three issues that voters will see on the November Ballot.
MOARK Sports Set to Begin 2026-27 Season

Another exciting season of high school sports is about to begin, and MOARK Sports is once again preparing for live coverage of numerous events, including extensive coverage of the high school football season.
H2Ozarks Continuing Programs, Preparing for Shoreline Cleanups

An organization that started to coordinate shoreline cleanups on area lakes continues with those and other programs targeting water quality.
Heat Advisory Today, Storms Later

Temperatures will ramp up again in the Lakes Region with the National Weather Service expected highs at 100 or better with Heat Index readings as high as 110.