BRANSON, Mo. — July 19 marks the five-year anniversary of a Branson tragedy.
A Branson Ride the Ducks tourist boat capsized in 2018 during a storm on Table Rock Lake. Seventeen of the 31 people onboard died, and the incident captured the nation’s attention as the boat was pulled from the lake and the death count rose.
The staff at CoxHealth in Branson train and prepare for disasters, but according to Dr. Shawn Usery, the Duck Boat sinking was a bigger disaster than they could have predicted.
Burn Bans Accompany Low Water Conditions
Dry conditions are becoming increasingly noticeable across the Lakes Region, with burn bans covering much of northern Arkansas while some rivers and lakes continue to run below normal levels.
Searcy County Election Commissioners Resign Over Voter Data Concerns
All three members of the Searcy County Election Commission have resigned, citing concerns that problems with voter and precinct information could lead to voters receiving incorrect ballots in the November election.
Law Enforcement Seeking Information on Deadly Beaver Lake Accident
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is asking for the public's help in the investigation of the accident that killed a person earlier this month.
Murder Suspect Arrested in Lakes Region Identified
The man who was arrested in the Lakes Region for a murder in Springfield has been identified.
Front Storms Area, Brings End to Heat
Temperatures cool in time for the start of Fall on Tuesday.
