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A follow-up report to the standoff Saturday in Branson includes the discovery of illegal weapons.

POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — The Keeter Center at College of the Ozarks and the Ralph Foster Museum will offer Area Appreciation Jan. 22 – Feb. 13 as a thank-you to the residents of the Tri-Lakes area community — Barry, Stone, Boone, and Taney counties (ID required).

TikTok returned ahead of a coming executive order by the incoming president.

EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark. — A Eureka Springs animal sanctuary is welcoming a bunch of animals into its new habitat.

An usual Monday for Americans which includes a National Holiday as well as Inauguration Day for the return of Donald Trump to the White House.

Press Releases from two area legislators announce their committee assignments for the 2025 Legislative Session.

A dispute that was impacting some television viewers in the Lakes Region is resolved over the weekend.

A standoff at a Branson Motel Saturday afternoon leads to an arrest.

A national magazine's rankings of Short Golf Courses include two area courses.

A pedestrian is dead and authorities are seeking the driver of the vehicle suspected of the hit and run.

The top elected official in the City of Hollister is set to become the top appointed official in the city.

REPUBLIC, Mo. – This week, the Food and Drug Administration officially banned the use of one food dye known as Red Dye 3, the artificial coloring used in drinks, candies, and desserts along with certain medications.

An area school district will have a contested race for Board of Education positions in April while another will not.

The Streetscape Project for Downtown Branson is looking to get back on track this spring.

BERRYVILLE, Ark. — Two dozen firefighters and a Tyson employee were treated in a Berryville hospital Wednesday night after suffering chemical burns while fighting a fire at a Tyson Foods plant.

BRANSON, Mo. — Both the Branson Police Department (BPD) and the Taney County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) say there is a scam going around impersonating their agencies.

The Reeds Spring School District is back in session today after going to a remote school day Wednesday due to a water leak.

NIXA, Mo. – The city’s new police station will soon move from concept to construction.

The Forsyth Office of the Taney County Health Department reopened Tuesday after a water pipe broke forcing the office to close on Monday.

Branson's police took to Facebook to warn of a new scam involving packages and QR codes.

The Lakes Region will experience a warm-up to end the week only to see arctic air return to the Ozarks over the weekend.

One of the top selling country artists over the last three decades is heading to the Lakes Region Labor Day Weekend.

Fire Prevention Week just happened; it's a key part of fire safety and education promoted by the Harrison Fire Department.

POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — School of the Ozarks hosted its Commencement Ceremony at Williams Memorial Chapel on May 9. Twenty-five seniors made up the 2024 S of O graduating class. Out of these 25 students, 12 committed to furthering their education at College of the Ozarks.

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Attorney Dayrell Scrivner, of Scrivner Law Firm, LLC in Branson, Missouri, tells us!

Kleen Green Commercial & Residential Property Restoration and Cleaning in Branson, MO

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Expert Advice: Maintaining Your Trailer - Tips from Reid Cone of Ozark Trailer MFG & Sales

Ready to organize your kitchen? It can be easier than you think! Advise from Beyond Cabinets & Design

Expert Insights from Ken Ciesliniski of Ken's Collision Center

Interview with prominent tattoo artist and owner of Technicolor Tattoo Shop, Jason Holloway

By Pam Snowden of Snowden Heating & Air, LLC

The Facts About Molds in Indoor Environments with Help from Kleen Green Group Water Damage Restoration & Repair owner Brent Pippin

Insights from Tattoo Artist Jason Holloway, owner of Technicolor Tattoo Studio in Branson, Missouri

Do families still hand down businesses to their children? Justin Young from Lakeside Tire and Wheel

Handmade cedar signs, is this art form lost? Gary and Kim Lane from Here’s Your Cedar Sign

Deena Dillard from Circle of Life said Tuesday that the organization is a 501(c)(3) offering services to North Arkansas College and the community; specifically, they serve pregnant or parenting women 27 and younger.

Can CBD products help remedy sleeping issues? Quade and Andrea Childers own Lite’N Up Dispensary in Branson, Missouri

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Missouri's marijuana sales enjoy a successful sales record since legalization, according to St. Louis Public Radio. Greenlight Dispensary

What is the best kind of heat to put in my home? Snowden’s Heating and Cooling

YOU CAN BE LEGALLY ASSAULTED FOR MAKING A MISTAKE ON A SELF-CHECKOUT MACHINE  Attorney Dayrell Scrivner of Scrivner Law Firm, LLC, in Branson, Missouri                 

Deciding to remodel your home is a fun and exciting time, that includes looking at Pinterest ideas, color palettes and styles. But should you tackle this job by yourself or hire a pro? Leanna Tatum with Beyond Cabinets & Design

What’s the difference between Medical Cannabis and Hemp-Derived Cannabis? Not much, as it turns out. Quade and Andrea Childers, Lite N Up Dispensary

Piercing guns are a popular tool for body piercing. They are used in malls, jewelry stores, and many other places that sell piercing accessories. However, there’s a growing concern about this body piercing technique. They’re simply not safe, nor are they painless! Jason Holloway, Technicolor Tattoo,