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Bass Pro Shops cancels Concert for Conservation for Tuesday night featuring Chris Janson
RIDGEDALE, Mo. (KY3)—Bass Pro Shops announced it canceled its Concert for Conservation on Tuesday night at the Thunder Ridge Nature Arena due to the possibility of severe weather. The concert featured Chris Janson, John Anderson, and the Ozark Mountain Daredevils. Bass Pro Shops issued a statement regarding the cancelation.
‘Serial Child Rapist’ Nabbed in Missouri After 24 Years on the Run: Feds
An Illinois man labeled a “serial rapist” by authorities was arrested over the weekend in Missouri after more than two decades spent on the lam.Herman Carroll, 72, was taken into custody in the Ozark town of Branson by U.S. Marshals on Saturday, they said.After being accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl in 2000, he posted bail and vanished. A warrant was issued for his arrest the following year after he failed to appear at a hearing in the case. He was charged with predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, criminal sexual assault and aggravated criminal sexual abuse, federal...
Ready for summer break? See our final round of Student of the Week nominees
We are heading into summer. As the sun shines for longer and cicadas begin to buzz in the trees, local high schoolers are concluding their studies for the year and enjoying their summer break. Before the school year winds down, here is our final round of nominations for Student of the Week for this school year.
C of O hosts annual Doc Good Day
College of the Ozarks students recently participated in its annual service day, named after former college president, R.M. Good. The 15th Annual Doc Good Day, hosted by The Alumni Association of College of the Ozarks, took place on Saturday, May 4. More than 150 volunteers served during the event to give back to the college, which has benefited thousands of students with a debt-free education in its existence. Twenty teams completed several work projects including the replanting of trees, spreading mulch on campus flower beds, landscaping driveways, and painting.
Prosecutors suddenly drop case against high school principal charged with murdering wife after medical examiner's 'position changed'
A high school principal and basketball coach resigned after he was charged in March 2022 with murdering his wife, but he maintained his innocence. Now, the case has been dropped. The post Prosecutors suddenly drop case against high school principal charged with murdering wife after medical examiner’s ‘position changed’ first appeared on Law & Crime.
Galena Bears baseball wins District championship
Galena High School Bears roared to victory in their district playoffs. The Galena High School baseball team sealed the Class 2 District 11 Championship with a 7-3 victory over Springfield’s New Covenant Academy Warriors.
Branson Spearheads First-Ever Norcal High School Pickleball Championships
The Sports and Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) recently named pickleball “America’s Fastest Growing Sport”… for the third year in a row. But, unlike many sports that grow through youth programs and over time make their way up to adult professional league status, pickleball took off in retirement communities, has become a major professional sport and is slowly making its way down into high schools. Yes, kids have been playing pickleball in middle school PE classes for years, but there have been few pathways for those who want to compete more seriously, and virtually no official high school leagues.
If we truly love veterans in Branson, then let’s talk suicide
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, and there’s a better-than-average chance you’ve seen news items about mental health or saw an “information booth” at a local farmer’s market or town fair, or perhaps something scrolled past you on social media with a green ribbon.
Milton declares Branson Military Appreciation Month
Branson Mayor Larry Milton announced at the Tuesday, May 14 Board of Aldermen meeting the city would be declaring May as Branson Military Appreciation Month. In addition to the proclamation for the current year, Milton said the city would be making the declaration in May every year.
Motorcycle rider dies after accident
A Blue Eye woman died after a motorcycle accident on Thursday, May 9, on Arkansas Highway 23 near Eureka Springs. According to a report written by Arkansas State Police Trooper Brandon Warren, Nicole M. Decker, 42, of Blue Eye was riding a 2006 Harley Davidson southbound on Arkansas 23 at 4:03 p.m. when she failed to negotiate a curve at Carroll County Road 266. The motorcycle traveled across County Road 266 and off the right side of the road. The center of the motorcycle struck a tree and the motorcycle came to rest.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Sinkhole repairs close road in Ozark
OZARK, Mo. (KY3) - A road in Ozark has closed after a sinkhole opened up on Monday. According to city officials, the sinkhole opened on Richwood Road, near Richwood Cemetery, between Highway 14 and Fremont Road. Crews with the Ozark Special Road District are working on repairing the sinkhole, which...
Man from Kimberling City, Mo. killed in a crash
KIMBERLING CITY, Mo. (KY3) -The driver of a minivan was killed after he ran off James River Road and hit a tree Tuesday night. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports Steven Shook, 59 of Kimberling City died in the crash. The patrol says Shook wasn’t wearing a seat belt.
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