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• Warm-Up Begins in Lakes Region

  After last weekend's winter storm and another surge of cold air this weekend, a warm-up that should complete the melting of snow.

• Branson Entertainers Accused of Sexual Exploitation

  Two Branson Entertainers are facing Federal Charges.

• City of Branson Orders Shutdown of Motel Property

  A motel on the Branson Strip is ordered shutdown for several violations.

• North Arkansas College Recognized for Nursing Program

  The North Arkansas College Nursing Program ranks in the top five in Arkansas.

• A dangerous, drug-resistant fungus is spreading in Missouri health care facilities

  SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) says it continues to detect a rising number of cases of the drug-resistant fungus Candida auris in health care facilities across the state, prompting renewed guidance for hospitals, nursing homes and other providers.

• Jamaican Illegally Residing in Branson Sentenced on Firearm Charges

  A man from Jamaica residing in the Lakes Region who stayed in the United States after his Student Visa ran out will serve time for Illegal Firearm Possession.

• Investigation Underway After Body Discovered in Hollister

  A body discovered in Hollister on Thursday is being investigated.

• Cold Weather Advisory for the Lakes Region

  The National Weather Service has issued Cold Weather Advisories for the Lakes Region early Saturday morning. 

• Drought Levels Continue to Expand, Rise

  Despite the recent snowfall, drought conditions remain in the Lakes Region. 

• Accident Near Reeds Spring Closes Highway Thursday Morning

  Three vehicles are totaled and one person was airlifted to a Springfield hospital after a Thursday morning traffic crash in Stone County.

• Bill would require 60 minutes of daily physical education in Missouri schools

  JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A Missouri bill would require all public school students to participate in at least 60 minutes of physical education or “moderate physical activity” each school day, starting next school year. 

• College of the Ozarks promotes Natalie Rasnick to assistant vice president of advancement

  POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — Effective as of Thursday, College of the Ozarks has announced the promotion of Dr. Natalie Rasnick, Ed.D., to assistant vice president for advancement.

• Slight Chance of Rain, Snow Possible with next Arctic Blast

  A system that will bring another shot of arctic air to the Lakes Region also brings a slight chance of precipitation. 

• The Great Arkansas Treasure Hunt Comes to Harrison

  Officials from the State Auditor’s Office will set up their mobile office in Harrison next week. 

• Branson Aldermen to hold Special Meeting Friday

  The Branson Board of Aldermen will hold a special meeting Friday morning.

• Branson Police Investigating Break-Ins

  The Branson Police Department is asking for the public's help in their investigation of overnight break-ins in two neighborhoods.

• North Arkansas College Selected for FAA Training Program

  North Arkansas College's Unmanned Aircraft Program is selected for major FAA Program.

• Hollister Schools' Tiger Theater Company to Host a 24 Hour Community Event

  Hollister Schools' Tiger Theater Company will host a 24 hour community event during which they will rehearse and produce a musical, according to a Hollister city Facebook post.

• MoDOT announces continued decline in traffic fatalities

  JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri officials announced on Tuesday that traffic fatalities in the state fell for a third straight year in 2025, according to preliminary data.

• Missouri hunters asked to take down tree stands by end of January

  JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — According to Missouri state statute, portable tree stands are required to be taken down by Feb. 1 in conservation areas.

• Temperatures, Roads Improving

  A shift in winds has begun to bring temperatures up in the Lakes Region. 

• CBCO Issues Emergency Blood Need

  The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks issues an appeal for blood.

• Library Center of the Ozarks Into Year Three as a Public Library

  As it enters its third year as a public library, the Library Center of the Ozarks gets set to welcome a new director and the hope of expansion.

• Nixa Fire Protection District Conducted Rescue on Monday

  The Nixa Fire Protection District conducted a rescue on Monday morning, according to a Facebook post by the agency.

• Snow Gives Way to Cold

  Winter Storm Fern leaves a mark on the Lakes Region dumping around 6-10 inches of snow and sleet and now very cold temperatures.

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