The Branson Police Department has gone to social media to quiet a rumor started by another post claiming a serial killer was on the run in the Branson area.
The Branson PD Facebook post on Wednesday copied the fake post that had been circulating claiming that a man had attacked a woman and stolen a car from another.
The Police state that no such incidents have been reported to the department.
The post finishes by encouraging the public to rely on official sources for accurate information.
Final Day of Storms Sees Hail Pelt the Ozarks
The final round of storms hitting the Ozarks Tuesday again had the most punch outside the Lakes Region though large hail did pelt part of the region.
Harrison Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Sexually Exploiting a Minor
An area man will spent decades behind bars for sexual exploitation of minors.
Storms Increase Monday, More Possible Today
While the strongest of Monday’s severe storms that hit the Ozarks was not in the Lakes Region, the intensity of the storms were higher than on Sunday.
Lakes Region Sees Tail End of Severe Storms, More Possible Today UPDATE
1:00 PM UPDATE: The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for areas east of the Highway 65 Corridor including Taney County and the Branson Area as well as Green and Christian Counties and the metro Springfield Area. The watch is in effect until 9:00 this evening. The watch does not include Arkansas currently but areas east of 65 in both Arkansas and Missouri are now at a Level 3 or Enhanced Chance of Storms.
Boone County's Most Wanted Includes Man Wanted on Child Support Charges
The latest update on the Boone County Most Wanted List includes a man wanted for non-payment of Child Support.
