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• Miner's Mountain Express to Open in 2027 at Silver Dollar City

  After months of speculation, Silver Dollar City makes the big announcement during a special presentation Friday morning of their new attraction for 2027.

• Project Complete: Harrison Downtown Bridge Reopens

  Several community members gathered in downtown Harrison Friday morning to witness the dedication and ribbon cutting of the new 65B Bridge over Crooked Creek.

• Wildfire Risk Increasing in Arkansas

  The continuing hot and dry conditions have elevated the wildfire risk in Arkansas.

• Joplin Man Jailed on Assault Charges in Branson

  An incident last weekend in Branson has a Joplin man jailed with out bond in the Taney County Jail.

• Scattered Showers Help Some, Most Area Still Dry

  An interesting look to the latest map released Thursday from the U.S. Drought Monitor.

• Big Days at Silver Dollar City and in Harrison

  It is a big day with two major events going on in the Lakes Region.

• Heat Alerts Upgraded, Extended

  The National Weather Service has moved southern Missouri to an Extreme Heat Warning beginning today and going through Sunday. 

• One Teenager Dead, Another Charged in Accidental Shooting in Boone County

  An accidental shooting in Boone County leaves on teenager dead and another facing charges.

• As Local Business Rebrands After Settlement, National Brand Continues Suits Against Other Businessess

  The mega travel center chain Buc-ee's continues to file lawsuits against businesses for trademark infringement while a local business that settled with the giant corporation celebrates its rebranding.

• ARDOT, Harrison Host Ribbon Cutting to Open New Bridge over Crooked Creek

  Today is the last day traffic will have to detour around a construction project in downtown Harrison.

• Heat Advisory Expanded, Extended

  The National Weather Service has expanded the Heat Advisory for all of the Lakes Region and extended it until the end of the week. 

• City of Branson Holds Public Meeting on Proposed Indoor Sports Facility

  The City of Branson is seeking input for an Indoor Sports Facility.

• Application Period Open for Wildfire Kits Through Arkansas Department of Agriculture

  The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for wildland fire suppression kits through October 2, 2026.

• Heat Exhaustion vs. Heat Stroke

  As the heatwave continues through the Ozarks, the National Weather Services releases information on the differences between two heat illnesses. 

• Area Health Departments Monitoring Rise in Cyclosporiasis Cases

  As cases of food borne viruses continue to spread across the country, area and state health departments continue to monitor the situation locally.

• Heat Advisory Expands into Arkansas

  The Heat Advisory that began in southern Missouri continues until Wednesday while a new Heat Advisory has been issued for the border counties in northern Arkansas. 

• Longtime Silver Dollar City Fiddler Violet Hensley Passes Away

  A woman who was a legend for all her years at Silver Dollar City has passed away. 

• Back to School Week in Arkansas

  Many Arkansas Schools are back in session to start the new school year this week. 

• How Parents and Guardians can help Protect Children from Online Threats

  The Harrison Police Department releases information on the role parents and guardians can play in the ever increasing threat to young people through online interactions.

• Area Health Department Continues Breast Feeding Awareness Campaign

  While the first week of August is recognized as World Breastfeeding Week, the Taney County Health Department continues to bring awareness throughout the year.

• Heat Advisory Back in Place in Ozarks

  Another round of hot conditions are settling into the Ozarks.

• Warm-Up Begins as Rain Moves Out

  One final round of showers and thunderstorms move through the Lakes Region prior to another stretch of hot days.

• Arrests Made in Stone County Drug Raid

  The Stone County Sheriff's Department teams-up with officers from the Taney County Sheriff's Office to arrest four individuals on a drug raid.

• Pioneering Quality in the Steel Industry

  Branson Steel Supply

• Can a Contractor Take Over Your Home

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

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