WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — Citing national security concerns, a new bill before Congress would ban popular video app TikTok across the U.S.
“There’s a threat to the security and privacy of every American who uses it and that includes, especially, our kids,” bill sponsor Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., said.
He said the Chinese government is using the app, which is owned by a Chinese company, to collect data on its roughly 80 million U.S. users.
How Long Will the Lakes Region Get a Break From the Heat?
After many areas saw temperatures soar past 100 on Tuesday, a much more pleasant day is ahead in the Lakes Region.
Some Property Owners Seeing Reappraisal Notices
Property owners in Boone and Marion Counties along with several other north-central Arkansas counties are receiving notices showing updated real-estate values following the 2026 reappraisal.
Hotter Today but Cooldown for Wednesday UPDATE
UPDATE 9:15 am: The National Weather Service Office in Springfield has upgraded the Missouri Lakes Region, including the Branson area, to an Extreme Heat Warning until 7:00 pm this evening.
Employees Still Waiting to Hear From Branson Tri-Lakes Newspaper Management
The closure last week of the Branson Tri-Lakes News Family of papers still has employees seeking answers.
Informational Meeting About Fire and Police Tax Thursday
A meeting will be held prior to this week's Harrison City Council to answer questions about the proposed ballot measure for a Sales Tax that will include funding for the Fire and Police Departments.
