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• Woman Sentenced in 2025 Kimberling City Apartment Fire

  Nearly a year after admitting to setting a fire at an apartment complex, the person responsible for the fire has been sentenced to prison. 

• Three Men Wanted for ATM Robberies in Taney County

  Three individuals are wanted in Taney County in connection with a series of thefts involving ATM “jackpotting” operations.

• Strongest Storms Again Miss Lakes Region

  Another complex of thunderstorms moved through the Lakes Region but like the storms that hit early Saturday morning, had reduced in intensity by the time it reached the area. 

• Fossil Damaged at Top of the Rock

  Two men from California are facing charges after being accused of damaging Wolly Mammoth Fossil at Top of the Rock. 

• C of O Basketball Teams Hosting, Playing in Postseason

  The month of March is a busy one for the College of the Ozarks Basketball Programs. 

• New Branson Junior High Activity Center to be Dedicated

  Another project by the Branson School District will be dedicated in April.

• Another Round of Severe Weather Possible Today

  National Weather Service Forecasters say that severe weather is a possibility for late tonight into early Wednesday morning. 

• Branson High School Job Olympics

  The Branson School District will host the eighth edition of an event highlighting the abilities of students with developmental disabilities.

• Congress To Look at Passing "Trey's Law" Nationally

  A law that Missouri Lawmakers passed and Governor Mike Kehoe signed into law last year is now getting a push to be enacted at the federal level.

• College of the Ozarks Begins Visiting Scholars Program

  The College of the Ozarks launches a new program with a guest well known for singing the National Anthem at official events.

• Another Stormy Pattern for This Week

  The Ozarks could see another round of severe weather this week. 

• One Dies in Friday Morning Traffic Crash Near Saddlebrooke

  A woman from Springfield dies in a Friday morning traffic crash in Christian County.

• Employee of Vasken's Deli Accused of Stealing

  A Branson woman is accused of stealing more than $1,200 from Vasken’s Deli by allegedly voiding cash transactions and keeping the money.

• Bowling Fundraiser Nets Over $16,000 for Deputies Families

  Branson Bowling announces the total raised for the 40 Hours of Bowling Fundraisers for the families of two Law Enforcement Officers who recently died in the line of duty.

• Fire Officials: Time Change Means Check Smoke Alarm Batteries, Age

  With the clocks set to spring forward on Sunday, an area fire agency issues two reminders about Smoke Alarms.

• MODOT Inspecting Truss Signs in Lakes Region This Week

  Crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation will be inspecting Truss Signs in the Lakes Region this week.

• Severe Storms Roll Through Ozarks, Mostly Spare Lakes Region

  While storms rolled through the region as forecast Friday evening into Saturday morning, most of the strongest storms steered clear of the Lakes Region.

• Bowling Fundraiser for Fallen Deputies Enters Day Two

  Hundreds of people have been making their way to Branson Bowling on east Highway 76 since 8:00 Thursday morning taking part in the fundraiser for the families of Christian County Deputies Gabriel Ramirez and Michael Hislope. 

• Active Weather Returns Today, Overnight

  Two rounds of active weather are in the forecast for today and overnight.

• Drought Lingers in Lakes Region

  Prior to the Ozarks getting two to three inches of rain on Wednesday, the U.S. Drought Monitor released its latest map showing the levels of drought remaining in the Lakes Region. 

• Lawsuit Filed for Incident at Branson Massage Therapy Business

  Lawsuits have been filed against a massage business and its manager related to incidents that occurred in 2022.

• First Wave of Severe Storms Hit Lakes Region, More to Come on Friday

  The first waves of Severe Storms for 2026 moved through the region also prompting the first Tornado Warning of the year. 

• 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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