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.
City of Harrison Participates in National MLK Commission Conference

The City of Harrison was a part of a national conference through the MLK Commission.
Boil Water Order Issued for Portion of Valley Springs Waterworks System

A boil water order has been issued for a portion of the Valley Springs Waterworks system serving customers in Boone and Marion counties.
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.
Mary Alice Rose

Mary Alice Rose, age 92, of Washburn
Walter C. Hesemann

Walter C. Hesemann of Taneyville
Lisa Renee Kearney-Doyle

In Loving Memory of Lisa Renee Kearney-Doyle
Walter Vince Newman

Walter Vince Newman was born on September 29, 1946, in Wyandotte, Michigan
Harrison City Council Approves Sale of Lot After Weeks of Consideration

After weeks of debate over transparency, valuation and competing visions for a vacant city-owned lot, the Harrison City Council voted Thursday to sell a 0.1-acre parcel on Mural Drive to Rock Holdings LLC for $16,000 and directed city staff to develop a formal process for future surplus property sales.