Branson Board of Aldermen Meet Today
The first August meeting of the Branson Board of Aldermen is today. A Study Session continuing a discussion on 2027 Legislative Priorities will get underway at 4:30 followed by the regular meeting at 6:00. Among the items on the meeting agenda are a recap of the 2026 Legislative Session, a presentation of the Second Quarter City […]
Area Health Departments Monitoring Rise in Cyclosporiasis Cases
As cases of food borne viruses continue to spread across the country, area and state health departments continue to monitor the situation locally. According to the information posted Monday by the Arkansas Department of Health, 252 cases have been reported statewide including 24 in Boone County and 11 in Carroll County. In Missouri, the Department […]
Heat Advisory Expands into Arkansas
The Heat Advisory that began in southern Missouri continues until Wednesday while a new Heat Advisory has been issued for the border counties in northern Arkansas.
Longtime Silver Dollar City Fiddler Violet Hensley Passes Away
A woman who was a legend for all her years at Silver Dollar City has passed away.
Area Health Department Continues Breast Feeding Awareness Campaign
While the first week of August is recognized as World Breastfeeding Week, the Taney County Health Department continues to bring awareness throughout the year.
How Parents and Guardians can help Protect Children from Online Threats
The Harrison Police Department releases information on the role parents and guardians can play in the ever increasing threat to young people through online interactions.
Branson Firefighters Work Two Unusual Vehicle Accidents
Friday saw Branson Firefighters work a pair of vehicle accidents under unusual circumstances.
Arrests Made in Stone County Drug Raid
The Stone County Sheriff’s Department teams-up with officers from the Taney County Sheriff’s Office to arrest four individuals on a drug raid.
Charges Filed for June Shooting in Rockaway Beach
Warrants have been issued for three individuals involved in a June shooting incident.
Kathleen Ann Weeks
Kathleen Ann Weeks, 80, of Forsyth, Missouri, passed away August 2, 2026, Forsyth Nursing and Rehab.
Kathleen was born on June 5, 1946, at Kansas City, Missouri, to Marvin and Callie (Letcher) Hackett. She grew up and attended Amsterdam, MO. schools later moving to the Ozarks in 1993.
Storms Roar Through the Lakes Region
Storms that developed late Thursday afternoon made an impact in the Lakes Region through the evening hours.
Dry Conditions Returning to the Lakes Region
Drought conditions are coming back into the Ozarks.