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• Truman Road to Close for Construction Oct. 23–25

  A section of Truman Road, located just south of Butterfield Drive, will be closed later this week to allow for a road crossing project, according to a Facebook post by the City of Nixa government.

• Multiple Accidents at Saddlebrooke Kills Two, Injures Others

  A vehicle hits a rock bluff, catches fire and kills two people as well as leading to several other accidents on Highway 65 at Saddlebrooke Tuesday morning.

• Drug Take Back Event Helps Dispose of Expired Prescriptions, Bring Awareness

  The twice annual Drug Take Back Event has made impacts in the Lakes Region according to the organizers of the event in the Branson Area.

• New Merry Memories Take Root With Silver Dollar City’s Grand Fir & New Show

  OZARK MOUNTAINS, Mo. (Oct. 20, 2024) — Jingle all the way back to the magic of Christmases past at Silver Dollar City’s An Old Time Christmas, the 7-time winner of USA Today’s Best Theme Park Holiday Event, dazzles Nov 1 – Jan 4.

• Study shows ranking of safest Missouri, Arkansas cities

  Safety is a major concern for cities across the United States, with events occurring every day, including public health crises, natural disasters, mass shootings, traffic accidents, and other threats. A new study from WalletHub has showcased its ranking of the safest cities in the U.S. for 2025.

• Fire, Frost Risk, Rain at End of the Week

  The autumn like conditions continue as another cold front keeps temperatures cool. 

• Branson Holds "No Kings" Rally

  An estimated 300 people attended the Branson edition of the No Kings Rally this past Saturday. 

• MO Secretary of State says redistricting referendum petition is invalid

  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — People Not Politicians Missouri says they collected more than 100,000 signatures for their referendum petition that would repeal the “Missouri First” congressional map.

• Springfield-Harrison Roadside Park Reopens

  A park that had closed due in September has now reopened. 

• Several Agencies Involved in Human Trafficking Investigation

  The Stone County Sheriff's Office releases information on its participation in a nationwide effort combatting human trafficking.

• Storms Spare Lakes Region, Autumn Weather Arrives

  The conditions now match the season in the Lakes Region as the passage of a cold front brings more seasonal temperatures.

• Man Working on Vehicle Hit by Another Vehicle

  A man from Omaha is struck while working on his vehicle along a highway near Branson West.

• Weather Update: Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Lakes Region

  The National Weather Service has placed the Lakes Region under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for today.

• Stone County Ambulance District Begins Construction of New Facility in Crane

  The Stone County Ambulance District announces the construction of a new facility.

• Kimberling City Police Involved in Assisting Individual in Crisis

  The Kimberling City Police Department releases information about the resolution of an incident near Port of Kimberling on Thursday.

• Could Missouri redistricting be repealed through group’s referendum?

  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Missouri’s recently approved congressional map is up for debate again as Secretary of State Denny Hoskins announced today that a group is seeking to repeal the map through referendum.

• Stormy Saturday Leads to Cool Sunday

  Today could be the last day of 80 plus degree temperatures in the Lakes Region for a while. 

• Four People Hurt in Merriam Woods Crash

  A head-on collision in Merriam Woods between two SUV’s results in four injuries.

• Creekside Community Center Growing

  Chuck Eddington said Creekside Community Center membership exceeded the 2025 goal of 5,000 members.

• Drought Steady In Arkansas, Increases in Missouri

  Its mixed results on the latest information released Thursday from the U.S. Drought Monitor.

• Missouri lawsuit accuses Dollar General of ‘deceptive pricing,’ seeks restitution

  JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A Missouri lawsuit accuses Dollar General of “unfair and deceptive pricing,” seeking restitution for customers who were allegedly overcharged on purchases.

• Severe Storms Possible Saturday

  The National Weather Service says that the Lakes Region is at a Level 2, or Slight Risk for Severe Thunderstorms to move through the region on Saturday.

• Arkansas Officials Warn of New Scam

  The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration is warning residents about a new scam text circulating across the state that falsely claims to be from the department.

• College of the Ozarks to host 47th annual auction

  POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks will host its 47th annual auction on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, beginning at 9 a.m. at the transportation department parking lot. Concessions will be available for purchase from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The auction, conducted by Holders Auction Service of Butterfield, Missouri, will feature hundreds of items ranging from vehicles and equipment to household goods and antiques. The sale will continue until the last item is sold.

• Pioneering Quality in the Steel Industry

  Branson Steel Supply

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