Man Escapes Assault at Branson Hotel, Three Suspects Charged
Three men have been charged in connection to the kidnapping and assault of a man in Branson earlier this month. On Tuesday, October 6, Ricky Lee Smith, 34, of Branson invited the victim to his residence, a hotel in Branson, with the intent to inflict serious physical injury on the victim, according to the online […]
Missing Teen Found Safe
A missing teenager has been found safe. On the evening of Friday, October 24, the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office took to their Facebook page to ask area residents to be on the lookout for Ashdan Wickersham, a 16-year-old female, was reported to be a runaway. She had last been seen at Eureka Springs High School. […]
Bradleyville Man Killed in Semi-Truck Crash Near Sparta
A man from Bradleyville was killed in a semi-truck crash on Thursday, October 22, in Christian County. The driver, age 41, was traveling southbound on Missouri-125, two miles south of Sparta, when the 2014 Peterbilt he was operating overturned and traveled off the roadway. The driver was not wearing a safety device and was partially […]
Bonnie & Clyde Days Returns to Reeds Spring this Weekend
The Bonnie & Clyde Days Festival, featuring live entertainment, a car and bike show, a poker run and more, is coming back to Reeds Spring this Saturday, October 24. The family-friendly festival will take place at Reeds Spring City Field from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Reeds Spring Event Committee Volunteer Angel Myer joined Josh […]
Community Invited to Attend World’s Smallest Halloween Parade in Forsyth
The World’s Smallest Halloween Parade will take place this Saturday, October 24th, in Forsyth. The parade, hosted by Integrity Heat & Air, the Forsyth Area Chamber of Commerce and the Forsyth Police Department, starts at 4:30 p.m. and will travel approximately one and half blocks down Main Street in Forsyth. The procession begins at the […]
Veterans of the Ozarks to host Annual Fall Fest, Chili Cook-Off this Saturday
The Veterans of the Ozarks will crown a chili champion this weekend during its annual October Fall Fest & Chili Cook-Off. On Saturday, October 24, the Ozarks-based military service organization invites the public to break out their best chili recipe and join in on the day of fun, from 2 to 6 p.m., at the […]
Boys & Girls Club of the Ozarks Hosts Annual Gala Fundraiser Featuring Marcus Allen
Members of the community gathered earlier this week to raise funds for a local non-profit youth development organization. On Tuesday, October 20th, the Boys & Girls Club of the Ozarks hosted its 14th Annual Thanks4Giving Gala at the Branson Convention Center, which featured special activities, live and silent auctions, dinner, student entertainment and a VIP […]
MoDOT to Host Meeting Today on Proposed Hollister Bridge Replacement
The Missouri Department of Transportation is hosting a public meeting in Hollister this evening, Thursday, October 22, to share additional insight into their proposed replacement of the Business Loop 65 Bridge in Hollister. The meeting will take place at the Hollister Community Center, also known as the Hollister Depot, in downtown Hollister and will run […]
Nashville Roadhouse Live to Record Season Four of TV Series This Weekend
Nashville Roadhouse Live is recording the next season of their television show this weekend and the Branson area community is invited to come be a part of three days of non-stop music, stars and fun. On Friday, Saturday, and Saturday, October 23, 24 and 25, the doors of the Nashville Roadhouse Theater will open to […]
Aldermen Appoint Kondro as Branson City Attorney
The City of Branson has named a new city attorney. On Monday, October 19th, the City of Branson publicly announced the official appointment of Thomas Kondro as their permanent city attorney. Kondro, the former assistant city attorney for the City of Branson, had been serving in the role of interim city attorney since August 2026, […]