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• Halloween Reminders About Trick or Treating, Driving

  With Halloween Trick or Treating just hours away, Law Enforcement Agencies send out reminders about safety.

• Reeds Spring Wolf Pack Foundation has extra $14,000 to Support Students and Staff

  The Reeds Spring Wolf Pack Foundation has an extra $14,000 to support students and staff. The organization raised the money through its Wolf Howl Golf Scramble, held on October 21 at LedgeStone Country Club.

• Explore Christian County: Unveiling the Heart of the Ozarks

  Show Me Christian County is proud to announce the launch of Explore Christian County, the ultimate resource for discovering the very best of what our community has to offer. Developed with the support of local chambers of commerce, cities, and private investors, and inspired by an exciting collaboration with National Geographic Traveller UK, this project is a celebration of everything that makes Christian County unique.

• BHS Performing Arts Department Presents Fall Play

  BRANSON, MO (October 28, 2024) – The Branson High School Performing Arts Department will present the fall play, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. Performances are scheduled November 14 at 7:00 p.m. and November 16 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. in the Branson High School auditorium. The students are under the direction of Erin Moody.

• Baby powder sold in 35 states recalled due to potential asbestos contamination

  (WKBN) – A nationwide baby powder recall prompted by potential asbestos contamination has been expanded.

• Rain Returns With a Bang, Storms Expected

  The long period of dry conditions in the Lakes Region will end tonight with a system bringing the chance of strong to severe thunderstorms.

• Reeds Spring Alderman Resigns, Makes Accusations Against Other Board Members

  A member of the Reeds Spring Board of Aldermen has stepped down accusing other board members of stepping outside of their elected duties. 

• Glade Top Fire Continues, Containment Increases

  The Wildfire along the Glade Top Trail in Douglas County is now 60% contained according to the U.S. Forest Service. 

• Shoulder Work Along Gretna Road

  Work on the shoulder along Gretna Road will run through Nov. 14, according to a post by the Branson government.

• SMAC will host New Exhibit Divius Figura

• America’s #1 Theme Park Christmas Event Returns to Silver Dollar City

  OZARK MOUNTAINS, Mo. (October 29, 2024) — Jingle all the way back to the magic of Christmases past at Silver Dollar City’s An Old Time Christmas, 6-time winner of USA Today’s “Best Theme Park Holiday Event.”

• Winds Pick-up as Rain Approaches

  With conditions already dry due to over a month without rain for many in the Lakes Region, another factor will elevate the fire risk today.

• Early Voting Continues in Arkansas, Added Location in Marion County

  A reminder that early voting for next week’s Presidential Election continues throughout the state. 

• Fire at Glade Top Trail

  Mark Twain National Forest firefighters, including engines and the Mark Twain Veteran Crew, are fighting a fire along Glade Top Trail. The fire has been named the Sugar Fire and is located about 12 miles south/southwest of Ava. 

• Taney County Health Department, WIC Renew Contract for 2025

  The Taney County Health Department announces the renewal of a contract to help with services for women and infants.

• Weather Week: Record Warmth, Cool Down and Rain Later

  The final days of October will see another surge of potentially record warm weather and a continued fire risk followed by some much needed rain and cooler temperatures later in the week. 

• Man Charged with Assault, Burglary in Stone County

  A man is facing charges from an incident earlier this month.

• Hollister Band Takes State Title, Competes at Regional Competition

  The Hollister Tiger Band has claimed the title of Missouri State Marching Association 3A State Champion for the second time in three years after their performance earlier this month, securing the top spots in the music, visual, and color guard categories.

• PSC Hearing Monday for Missouri American Water Customers

  The Missouri Public Service Commission is hosting the first in a series of hearings for a water company that has submitted rate increases

• Fire Strikes Business Near Kimberling City

  Southern Stone County Firefighters are dispatched to aa fire Friday morning along Highway 13.

• Christian County Library Board President resigns

  The Christian County Library is now under new direction after the Board of Trustees president stepped down last night.

• Drought Areas Increasing in Lakes Region

  While some areas have received a few scattered showers, the small amount of rain has not been enough to slow the rise in drought levels in the Lakes Region. 

• Buffalo National River Issues Fire Ban

  Due to ongoing drought conditions and heightened wildfire risk, Buffalo National River is now under a temporary fire ban.

• Gov. Parson rescinds 177 Missouri executive orders. What are they?

  JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – As his final term as Missouri governor nears its end, Mike Parson signed an executive order on Wednesday that rescinds 177 previous executive orders issued in the state.

• College of the Ozarks to Host Piano Duo Recital featuring pianists Joseph Kingma and Clara Christian

  POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks will host a duo recital featuring award-winning pianists Dr. Joseph Kingma and Dr. Clara Chrisitan, associate professor of music at C of O, on Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 7:30 p.m. in the Newman Recital Hall in the Gittinger Building at College of the Ozarks.

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