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.
Arlene Rita DuBois, age 80, of Branson, Missouri,

Arlene Rita DuBois, age 80, of Branson, Missouri, passed away August 3, 2026, with family by her side. She entered this life August 16, 1945, the daughter of Frank and Rose (Leyba) DuBois in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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.
James Francis “Jim” Parks

James Francis “Jim” Parks, age 77, of Branson, Missouri, passed away on August 4, 2026, after a life marked by service, dedication, and devotion to his family and community.
Levina Ruth (Turner) Wolf

She was born August 24, 1943 in Portales, New Mexico, the daughter of Hubert “Jake” and Winnie (Lawrence) Turner. On November 18, 1961, she was united in marriage to Bill Wolf, and they were married for 57 years until he passed on July 23, 2018. Also preceding her in death were her parents; brother, Hubert Turner and sister, Dava-Lee Aryan.