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Woman arrested near Nevada, faces Homicide charge
STONE COUNTY, Mo. (KOAM) — About 7:10 a.m. Tuesday the Stone County Sheriffs Office was dispatched to an address on Elm Springs Road in the northern part of the county in reference to a suspicious situation.
Lucas appointed as Branson alderman
The Branson Board of Aldermen have appointed a new alderman in Ward 2 to finish the term of Cody Fenton, who was forced to resign after moving out of the ward. Thomas “Artie” Lucas was approved by four of the five sitting aldermen on a voice vote without any public comment or public debate on the nomination by the aldermen at the Tuesday, April 23 meeting.
Bulldogs clean up for Earth Day
Blue Eye Elementary students help clean up the shore line of Table Rock Lake. Fifth and sixth grade students hopped on a bus and took a field trip on Friday April 19, aimed to educate and celebrate Earth Day. The students traveled to the Dewey Short Visitor Center, located at 4500 Historic Hwy 165 in Branson.
ICYMI: Silver Dollar City’s New ‘Fire in the Hole’ Coaster is Open!
Silver Dollar City’s newly built “Fire in the Hole,” the largest family roller coaster in Branson, officially opened on March 30! The original indoor coaster took its final ride on Dec. 30, 2023, after more than 50 years. The new coaster – a $30 million investment, the...
Rural mental health care access changing in northern Arkansas
MARSHALL, Ark. (KY3) - Many mental health patients in north Arkansas must drive an hour or more to see a healthcare provider. With clinics and providers across northern Arkansas, Boston Mountain Rural Health embraces technology to help communities and patients connect with resources in their clinics. The healthcare provider recently opened a clinic in Lead Hill. In that clinic, a room with teleconferencing allows patients to speak with a mental health care professional. The goal is to connect those in need without driving long distances. This helps medical teams and healthcare providers work together to provide services to rural areas.
Veterans organization offering free ‘fix it day’ on Thursday in Branson
BRANSON, Mo. (KY3) - A Veterans organization called American Legion Post 220 hosts a free ‘fix it a day’ for veterans and family members on Thursday. You can bring your broken scooters, walkers, wheelchairs, etc., and get them repaired for free. If parts need to be ordered, you’ll have to pay for that, but labor repairs are free.
Branson gets a new Side Chick
Branson has a new business for when you just have to get a piece of chicken. Side Chick, a new chicken-centric restaurant, has opened up in the former Fuel location on the strip at 3405 West 76 Country Boulevard, next to the Track Family Fun Park. The new restaurant is the brainchild of the same people who have created Gettin’ Basted and Mythical ‘Wich.
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