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The National Christian College Athletic Association Women's Basketball Championship Game at College of the Ozarks Saturday had an unusual start.

An account has been set-up for a family who lost everything in a fire on Friday.

A public meeting is scheduled for a ballot issue that will be on the ballot for some Stone County Voters in April.

Voters in Forsyth will have a chance to decide on an issue that has faced other voters over the last several years.

A batch of severe thunderstorms develop late Saturday night/early Sunday morning.

One blaze fought by firefighters last week involved a historic building.

Weather forecasters have elevated the severe weather risk for the Lakes Region.

A major fire in Kimberling City Saturday morning is fought by multiple agencies and is under investigation by law enforcement.

The first full day of spring starts out cool, but winds will warm up temperatures and elevate fire risk once again today. 

Several departments in the region are sending manpower to aid in the continuing fires in Douglass County.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Several months after Missouri voters approved ballot measures to expand abortion rights and raise the minimum wage, both are now facing challenges from state lawmakers.

Excessively high winds caused several issues around the Lakes Region on Wednesday. 

Phase 4 of Branson's downtown streetscape will move to construction, according to a city press release.

Traveling musician turned author Sharon Kizziah-Holmes talked about her creative journey on Wednesday.

OZARK, Mo. — A newly proposed development in Ozark could bring the small town its first Aldi, among other stores.

The last full day of winter will see a wild swing in temperatures, very strong and gusty winds, and maybe even a little winter precipitation.

Herschend Hospitality, the parent company of the Lakes Region's Silver Dollar City Parks and Resorts, has agreed in principle to an acquisition of over 20 properties in 10 states.

The Boone County War Memorial Association is preparing for another Memorial Day Ceremony as well as their continuing programs of education and support.

Voters in a part of the Lakes Region will be asked to approve a Tourism Tax to increase the area's ability to get the message out to visitors.

The National Weather Service continues to monitor the increasing risk of fire with winds increasing and relative humidity decreasing. 

Firefighters with Oak Grove Fire and Rescue along with assistance from the Berryville Fire Department handle a fire that broke out in a restroom at Cosmic Caverns located between the two communities. 

The Hollister School District continues to set the Administrative Team for the 2025-26 School Year.

Highway 76/Ozark Mountain High Road westbound reopened to traffic late last week. 

BRANSON, MO (March 3, 2025) – Branson Junior High seventh-grader Kunal Patel claimed victory at the 2025 Association for Children’s Educational Sponsorship (A.C.E.S.) Regional Missouri Spelling Bee for the second consecutive year.

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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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,