Officials from Liberty Utilities announce they are closing the Boat Ramp at Empire Park in Powersite beginning Wednesday and running through Friday.
Safety upgrades are being made in that area and the equipment needed will be stored in the Boat Ramp area.
Liberty officials apologize for any inconvenience.
The ramp is scheduled to reopen after the work is complete on Friday.
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.
