Local News
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Tornados, Storms, Heavy Rain Move Through the Region
The final wave of showers and thunderstorms that moved through the region produced a couple of tornados.
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Heavy Rains Lead to Swift Water Rescues
The showers from this past weekend caused flooding in several areas which also led to swift water rescues.
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Traffic Crash Near Silver Dollar City Injures Two People from Harrison
Two people from Harrison sustain minor to moderate injuries in a two-vehicle crash near Silver Dollar City on Highway 76 west of Indian Point Road.
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Report Released on Cause of Death of Cassville Doctor in 2023
A physician who went missing then turned up deceased last year took his own life according to a report.
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New Reeds Spring Officials Take Office
Like many other political entities across the region, the City of Reeds Spring held its swearing in ceremony for new city officials this past week.
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Stone County Among Counties Benefitting from Grants to help 9-1-1 Services
Stone County Emergency Services announces in a press release that a project to update 9-1-1 Map Date will begin soon.
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Rain Break Today, Redevelops Tonight with Heavy Rain, Severe Storms Possible
Many in the Lakes Region will see a break in the rain today but tonight into Sunday sees the chance for storms redeveloping.
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Multiple Injuries from Two Traffic Crashes
Troop D of the Missouri State Highway Patrol work a pair of accidents with multiple injuries Friday.
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Branson Responsible Alcohol Selling Class May 2
The required class for all those involved with the selling of alcoholic beverages in Branson will take place once in May and once in June.
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Wolves to host blood drive
Giving blood could help financially support local high school students.
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FCC votes to restore net neutrality – what that could mean for your internet speed
(WJET/WFXP) — The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to restore net neutrality in a vote of 3-2 Thursday.
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AG Bailey, Governor Parson call on state lawmakers to codify anti-trafficking task force
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — “The sooner the legislation is passed, the sooner we can eradicate human trafficking and child trafficking here in Missouri once and for all,” Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey said inside a conference room at the Southwest Missouri MoDOT office.
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Branson Public Schools Offers Free Summer Meal Program
BRANSON, MO (April 25, 2024) – In conjunction with summer school in the Branson School District, a free nutritious meal will be available to all children age 18 and younger and eligible disabled adults. Children are not required to attend summer school to participate in the federally funded Summer Food Service Program.
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Area Counties Benefit from U.S. Forest Service Grants
Several counties in Arkansas and Missouri are among those receiving funding from the U.S. Forest Service.
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White River Marine Group Sees Layoffs at Three Plants, One in Lakes Region
White River Marine Group, the boat manufacturing division of Bass Pro Shops, has eliminated 176 jobs across three factories including one in northern Arkansas.
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Rainy, Stormy Period Begins
Over the next four days, National Weather Service Forecasters are predicting several periods of showers to move through the Lakes Region with severe weather possible beginning Friday.
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Aldermen Hear Proposal to Change Code Pertaining to Multi-Family Dwelling
Tuesday night's board of aldermen meeting included a hearing about multi-family living spaces.
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Jones Theatre Company to present Cirque de Variété
POINT LOOKOUT, MO — College of the Ozarks Jones Theater Company will present the Cirque de Variété on May 1-2, at 7:30 p.m., in the Jones Auditorium. Cirque is an annual production that allows students with a variety of talents to perform for their fellow students while gaining valuable art and entertainment experience.
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AI-generated child pornography threatens to overwhelm reporting system: Research
(The Hill) – Child pornography generated by artificial intelligence (AI) could overwhelm an already inundated reporting system for online child sexual abuse material, a new report from the Stanford Internet Observatory found.
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Penalties may rise for child sex crimes in Missouri
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Missouri House of Representatives passed a measure Monday to increase penalties for child sex crime convictions in Missouri.
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Active Weather Potential Beginning Thursday
A frontal system brought some light rain to parts of the Lakes Region Tuesday, which is the first of several weather systems moving in according to the National Weather Service.
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Stone County Sheriff's Office Discover Deceased Body, Suspect Arrested
The Stone County Sheriff’s Office reports the discovery of a dead body and a suspect in custody in the case.
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Artie Lucas Appointed to Branson Board of Aldermen
The Branson Board of Aldermen has a full compliment of members now with a recent vacancy being filled.
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House passes foreign aid bill, TikTok ban included
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – A major foreign aid package is about to get a vote in the Senate. The legislation passed in the House over the weekend and would send aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.
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College of the Ozarks’ students travel to Arkansas to tour diverse farms
POINT LOOKOUT, MO — College of the Ozarks Grain Crop Production class embarked on a trip to central Arkansas, April 10 ─ 12. The trip served as an opportunity for the students to tour and learn about a diverse array of farms. The 13 students who attended the trip were led by their professor, Tammy Holder, general farm manager.
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