C of O Drops Close Match to Evangel, Begins Season 3-2

After going 3-1 in the Northeast Arkansas Classic in Paragould over the weekend, the College of the Ozarks Lady Cat Volleyball squad faced their home opener Tuesday night against Evangel.
Caralyn Dale McAuley

Caralyn Dale McAuley, age 79, of Branson
Billy Ray Vaughn

Billy Ray Vaughn, 76, of Galena
Peter Adrian Andela

Peter Adrian Andela, age 93, of Forsyth
Heat Advisory Extended in Missouri to Saturday

Residents across the Lakes Region will need to continue taking precautions against dangerous heat after the National Weather Service in Springfield extended a Heat Advisory through 8 p.m. Saturday.
Boone County Added to List of Burn Bans

Dry conditions continue to impact the Lakes Region.
Two Major Events for Labor Day Weekend in Lakes Region

Labor Day weekend 2026 is shaping up to be one of the biggest event weekends in the Lakes Region as two major attractions, the Wings of Pride Air Show and PBR Thunder Days, bring high-flying aviation and world-class bull riding to the Branson area.
Southern Stone County Fire Works With Multiple Agencies in Fighting Structure Fire

The Southern Stone County Fire Protection District responds to a Four-Alarm Residential Fire which includes the rescue of multiple dogs.
Two Weekend Troop D Crashes Result in Criminal Charges

Two crashes investigated by Troop D of the Missouri State Highway Patrol over the weekend have resulted in criminal charges.
Final Week to Vote on Eureka Springs Bid for “Merriest Christmas Town”

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.
Ford Recalls Nearly 149,000 Mustangs Over Electrical Problem

Ford is recalling 148,663 Mustang vehicles from model years 2024 through 2026 because of an electrical wiring issue that could affect drive power and other vehicle systems.
UA Northark Resumes CDL Program

North Arkansas College of the University of Arkansas has restarted its Commercial Driver’s License after having been paused for 18 months.