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• Injured Player Ends Career With Basketball in NCCAA Women's Title Game

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

• Go Fund Me Account Set-Up for Forsyth Family After Fire

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

• Information Meeting Planned for Stone County Tourism Tax

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

• Forsyth Voters Consider Use Tax

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

• Saturday Storms Miss Arkansas, Skirt Missouri Lakes Region

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

• Historic House in Southern Taney County Destroyed by Fire

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

• Severe Thunderstorms Possible Saturday Night, Early Sunday

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

• Fire Investigation Underway Into Blaze at Apartment Complex in Kimberling City

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

• First Full Day of Spring Windy, Warmer

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

• Area Firefighters Unite to Help With Douglas County Fire

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

• Why Missouri lawmakers can challenge voter-approved laws

  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.

• Strong Winds Causes Down Trees, Powerlines

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

• City of Branson Announces Start of Downtown Streetscape Phase 4 Construction

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

• Missouri Author Tells the Story of her Unique Career

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

• Ozark development may add ALDI, Dutch Bros. Coffee to the area

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

• Wild Last Day of Winter With Wind, Fire Danger, Possible Snow

  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.

• Silver Dollar City Parent Company to Acquire New Properties

  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.

• Boone County War Memorial Association: Ceremony and Education

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

• Southern Stone County Voters to Decide on Tourism Tax

  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.

• Fire Risk Elevated, Expanded

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

• Fire Put Out Quickly at Cosmic Caverns

  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. 

• Hollister High School Teacher Moves to Administration Next School Year

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

• 76/High Road Reopens, 86/Long Creek Bridge Closed Briefly this Morning

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

• Branson Seventh-Grader Wins Regional Spelling Bee for Second Consecutive Year, Earns Spot at National Competition

  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.

• Harrison Fire Department Promotes Fire Prevention and Education

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

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