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• 2026 Mill & Overlay Project Underway This Week in Branson

  Motorists should be prepared for overnight roadwork as the 2026 Mill & Overlay Project gets underway this week.

• Boone County Warns Residents About Return of Bond Scams

  Boone County officials are warning residents to be on alert following reports that bond-related scams are occurring again.

• New Website Online for Taney County Sheriff's Office

  The Taney County Sheriff's Office has updated their website.

• Recovery Jamboree This Saturday

  The annual event bringing together resources to help individuals in their recovery journey happens this Saturday. 

• Announcement of Fraud Arrests Includes Man from Lakes Region

  An announcement in Missouri Monday focuses on the results of a summer enforcement of fraud charges.

• Heat Advisory Again in Place for Missouri Ozarks

  The Missouri Ozarks once again is under a Heat Advisory.

• Lakes Region Teen Injured in Crash in Parking Lot of Lucas Motor Speedway

  A teenager from the Lakes Region is injured in a crash in the parking lot of a racetrack in Hickory County over the weekend. 

• Railroad Car Leaves Track in Downtown Branson

  Motorist traveling through downtown Branson Friday afternoon experienced a temporary street closure.

• Special Branson Board of Aldermen Meeting Turns into Discussion of Convention Center, Sports Complex

  A special Branson Board of Aldermen meeting focused on the city’s seven-year financial forecast and capital plan shifted Thursday into a discussion about potentially combining two major projects: an expansion of the Branson Convention Center and development of a new sports complex.

• Body found near Reservoir along Fall Creek Drive in Branson

  Authorities are investigating after a body was found near a reservoir along Fall Creek Drive in Branson on Thursday, Sept. 10.

• Flash Drought Intensifies Across Arkansas and Missouri

  Much of Arkansas and Missouri remains under worsening drought conditions as extreme heat and below-normal rainfall continue to impact the central United States, according to the latest report from the U.S. Drought Monitor.

• Another Heat Surge in the Lakes Region

  A cool start to Saturday morning will give way to another surge of heat with a slight chance of rain.

• Arkansas Hot Air Balloon Championship This Weekend

  One of the many events going on this weekend around the Lakes Region is the annual Hot Air Balloon event in northern Arkansas.

• Two Crashes in Lakes Region, One Fatal on Thursday

  Troop D of the Missouri State Highway Patrol works a pair of traffic crashes Thursday, including one fatality crash. 

• Several Events in the Lakes Region for the 25th Anniversary of 9/11

  Several events are planned in conjunction with the 25th Anniversary of the Terrorist Attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001.

• H.O.G. Rally Underway in Branson

  Thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts are making their way to Branson as the annual H.O.G. Rally gets underway.

• Rain Expected After Break In Heat

  Rain expected to impact the Lakes Region.

• Update on Accident, Search at Table Rock Lake

  Search crews remain on Table Rock Lake as authorities continue looking for a man who disappeared during severe weather Sunday.

• Branson Board of Aldermen Hear Two Proposals For Future Designations and Events

  Two proposals aimed at enhancing future events and tourism opportunities in Branson were presented to the Board of Aldermen this week, including a request to support legislation creating an entertainment district at Branson Landing and a funding request for a new European-style Christmas market.

• Last Day of Heat Before Break Which Includes Rain Chances

  The intense heat that has characterized the early part of September is about to end in the Lakes Region. 

• H.O.G. Rally Street Closures Begin Today

  With thousands of motorcyclists heading to Branson for the Harley-Davidson National H.O.G. Rally, some downtown streets will be closed beginning today to set up for the event which begins Thursday. 

• Pedestrian Struck in Parking Lot

  The Missouri State Highway Patrol investigates an incident in which a pedestrian was struck walking on a parking lot.

• Branson Schools Announces New Executive Director of Operations

  BRANSON, MO (January 16, 2026) – Branson Public Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Matt Dean as the district’s new Executive Director of Operations. Dean will replace Dr. Chip Arnette, who will retire at the end of the 2025-2026 school year after 35 years of service in public education.

• Pioneering Quality in the Steel Industry

  Branson Steel Supply

• Can a Contractor Take Over Your Home

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

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