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.
Stephen Paul Monroe

Stephen Paul Monroe, age 80, of Branson, Missouri
Flora Cummings

Flora Cummings, “Flo”, “Blue”, 84, of Walnut Shade, Mo
Joseph H. Enno

Joseph H. Enno, of Forsyth, MO
Cecil L Foley Jr.

Cecil L Foley Jr. was born on August 14, 1946 in Kansas City Kansas
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.
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.
James “Jim” Nicholas Bass

James “Jim” Nicholas Bass, born on October 19, 1957
Bobby Joe Combs

Bobby Joe Combs, born August 10, 1948,