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Part of an attraction at an iconic Branson business caught fire, according to a Facebook post by Branson MO Fire-Rescue.

Summer brings fun activities to the Boone County Library this month.

A two-day murder mystery production will run at the Hotel Seville.

Update: Ozark Police Chief Justin Brown says in a department Facebook Post Wednesday night that Jasmine Brown has been located and is safe.

WASHINGTON – Missouri U.S. Senators Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt voted in favor of the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” a reconciliation package backed by President Donald Trump that includes significant tax breaks and spending reductions.

A man is now facing murder and other charges after a crash that killed two people near Highlandville Monday night.

The first of three straight days of Fireworks Celebrations in the Lakes Region is tonight. 

Harrison High School's golf team has a fundraiser coming up, according to Cooper King.

The storms that ripped through the Lakes Region forcing a halt to the Outlaw Music Festival Tour Show at Thunder Ridge Nature Arena has had an impact on the next show on the tour.

Though the Lakes Region was spared heavy damage due to the thunderstorms that moved through the area on Sunday, Springfield is continuing their recovery efforts after the storm knocked out power to over 37,000 customers. 

MISSOURI — When pilot Kenneth Arnold took off from Chehalis, Washington, in his single-engine airplane one afternoon in June 1947, he was looking for a lost military aircraft that had crashed. But what he found was something completely different—something that would set off a cultural obsession in the U.S. that persists today.

The Daughters of the American Revolution have an event coming up.

In a move aimed at improving access and transparency, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has officially sunset its long-standing Climate.gov platform. All climate-related research, tools, and educational content have now moved to a new page: NOAA.gov/climate.

More information has been released on a case involving a Missouri Lakes Region man who has been charged with First-Degree Statutory Rape of an underaged female from out of state.

MISSOURI — The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” is being worked on in the Senate this weekend.

A woman from Texas sustains serious injuries due to a boating accident Sunday morning. 

A line of thunderstorms move through late Sunday afternoon and early evening bringing very strong winds.

Numerous severe storms are moving through the Lakes Region.

Information has been released by the Arkansas State Police about a traffic crash involving four vehicles last week in Harrison resulting in a fatality.

The second of three clean-up events on the Buffalo National River will take place in July.

A man is jailed after resisting arrest when officers attempted to serve a warrant.

A primitive camping area near Kirbyville will be closing to the public according to a release from the Missouri Department of Conservation.

As the summer months commence and the Independence Day Holiday approaches, the Missouri Department of Conservation reminds folks heading to the outdoors to be safe.

The City of Harrison along with the Convention and Visitors Bureau are considering making space in a building available.

Another concert venue in the Lakes Region opens up with its debut concert tonight. 

One of the big annual events in the region also serves as a last chance opportunity for hunters to secure an Elk Hunting Permit. 

One of the events that serves as the launch of Independence Day Celebrations in the Lakes Region is this weekend. 

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — As summer continues, it is important to warn of the risks involved with leaving your car parked and unventilated in the hot sun.

He’s still on the list, but he’s no longer at the top of the list.

Fire Prevention Week just happened; it's a key part of fire safety and education promoted by the Harrison Fire Department.

POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — School of the Ozarks hosted its Commencement Ceremony at Williams Memorial Chapel on May 9. Twenty-five seniors made up the 2024 S of O graduating class. Out of these 25 students, 12 committed to furthering their education at College of the Ozarks.

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

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Interview with prominent tattoo artist and owner of Technicolor Tattoo Shop, Jason Holloway

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Insights from Tattoo Artist Jason Holloway, owner of Technicolor Tattoo Studio in Branson, Missouri

Do families still hand down businesses to their children? Justin Young from Lakeside Tire and Wheel

Handmade cedar signs, is this art form lost? Gary and Kim Lane from Here’s Your Cedar Sign

Deena Dillard from Circle of Life said Tuesday that the organization is a 501(c)(3) offering services to North Arkansas College and the community; specifically, they serve pregnant or parenting women 27 and younger.

Can CBD products help remedy sleeping issues? Quade and Andrea Childers own Lite’N Up Dispensary in Branson, Missouri

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Missouri's marijuana sales enjoy a successful sales record since legalization, according to St. Louis Public Radio. Greenlight Dispensary

What is the best kind of heat to put in my home? Snowden’s Heating and Cooling

YOU CAN BE LEGALLY ASSAULTED FOR MAKING A MISTAKE ON A SELF-CHECKOUT MACHINE  Attorney Dayrell Scrivner of Scrivner Law Firm, LLC, in Branson, Missouri                 

Deciding to remodel your home is a fun and exciting time, that includes looking at Pinterest ideas, color palettes and styles. But should you tackle this job by yourself or hire a pro? Leanna Tatum with Beyond Cabinets & Design

What’s the difference between Medical Cannabis and Hemp-Derived Cannabis? Not much, as it turns out. Quade and Andrea Childers, Lite N Up Dispensary

Piercing guns are a popular tool for body piercing. They are used in malls, jewelry stores, and many other places that sell piercing accessories. However, there’s a growing concern about this body piercing technique. They’re simply not safe, nor are they painless! Jason Holloway, Technicolor Tattoo,