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• Snow Ending, Cold Intensifies

  As the snow begins to move out of the Ozarks, cold air will continue to tighten its grip.

• Hollister Transition Complete, Lamar Patton Begins City Administrator

  The City of Hollister completes a transition that begin one year ago.

• Several Fire Departments Battle Chimney Fire

  Prior to the snow beginning on Friday, several area fire departments battled a chimney fire.

• Branson Tourism Tax Sets Record in 2025

  The final report for the Branson's Tourism Tax Revenue for 2025 is record breaking.

• Winter Storm Fern: Round One Winding Down, Round Two Coming Tonight

  Snow fall is tapering off Saturday afternoon with more snow coming later Saturday night into Sunday.

• Winter Storm Fern Arrives Tonight

  The Winter Storm that has been anticipated all week finally arrives in the Lakes Region tonight.

• Arkansas and Missouri Governors Declare State of Emergency

  With the upcoming Winter Storm, the governors of Arkansas and Missouri have declared a state of emergency. 

• Reeds Spring School District Announces Formation of an Alternative School

  The Reeds Spring School District announces a program that is part of their Vision 2030 Strategic Plan.

• Weather Updates: Winter Storm, Extreme Cold Warnings Begin Friday

  As Winter Storm Fern makes its approach to the Ozarks, the National Weather Service continues to update and revise the weather predictions and statements.

• Ending Missouri’s income tax would hurt-low income residents, expert warns

  ST. LOUIS – Missouri lawmakers and Gov. Mike Kehoe are exploring a plan to gradually phase out and ultimately eliminate the state’s annual income tax, a move one expert says would inadvertently hurt low-income residents.

• These are the 3 most stolen cars in Missouri

  MISSOURI — A recent study by Compare the Market, revealed the three most stolen vehicle models in Missouri.

• Cold Weather, Winter Storm Update

  The National Weather Service continues adding advisories for the weekend winter storm approaching the Lakes Region. (Update 8:00 am 1/22)

• Black Ice Leads to Fatality Crash

  Wednesday morning’s rain that flash froze on roads around the Lakes Region leads to a fatal traffic crash in Taney County. 

• Officials Urge Caution with Approaching Cold, Snow

  Officials with the National Weather Service along with area Emergency Managers are reminding residents to be cautious with the upcoming winter storm. 

• Fire Destroys Camper Trailer

  A Wednesday morning fire destroys a camper.

• Branson student actors make their mark at state competition

  A group of Branson high school students may have a more difficult time getting their parents to believe they have all their homework done after showing the world their acting skills at the Thespian State Conference in St. Louis.

• Rain Moves Through the Lakes Region, Some Slick Spots Possible UPDATE

  The Lakes Region was hit with some overnight rain which is causing some travel issues this morning.

• 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.

• First Winter Storm Watch for the Season Issued UPDATE

  The first alert has been issued for the potential for Winter Weather later this week.

• "A Night in the Arts" Fundraiser Brings Three Foundations, 14 School Districts Together

  An event this spring has a goal of benefiting multiple school districts and educating the public on the talents of students in those districts.

• Stone County Sheriff’s Office Searching for Stolen Vehicle

  The Stone County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) is looking for a stolen truck, according to a Facebook post by the SCSO.

• MDC reminds hunters of changes to the 2026 coyote hunting season

  JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds hunters they can now use artificial light and other methods for an extended period during the coyote hunting season. Regulations changes approved by the Conservation Commission in fall 2025 allow the use of artificial light, night vision, and thermal imagery equipment from Jan. 1 through Sept. 30, excluding the prescribed spring turkey hunting season. The changes took effect Jan. 1, 2026.

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

  Today is the second federal holiday of the year in honor of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 

• Week Starts, Ends Cold

  Another round of back-and-forth temperatures are expected in the Lakes Region this week. 

• Stone County Vehicle Fire Under Investigation

  A vehicle fire in Lampe over the weekend is under investigation.

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