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New Assistant Principal at Branson’s Buchanan Elementary
Branson Public Schools announced a new assistant principal for Buchanan Elementary. Dustin Ewers will be moving north to take the position, replacing Jared Howerton, who has moved to a new position to serve at Branson Junior High School as both Activities Director and Assistant Principal.
Tipton bats silenced by Iberia in Class 2 semifinal; Sacred Heart on to Class 1 title game
Tipton baseball fell 5-1 to Iberia in the MSHSAA Class 2 semifinals Monday in Ozark. The Rangers (27-0) defeated the Cardinals in their previous meeting this season by the same score. Iberia’s Tanner Peterson mowed down Tipton hitters, throwing a complete game and striking out 13 batters.
“It’s not fair”: Dozens rallied at Reeds Spring High School to support a staff member
REEDS SPRING, Mo. (KY3) - Dozens rallied at Reeds Spring High School to support a staff member at Wednesday night’s school board meeting. The district dismissed Kim Meilner, the school’s lead cook, leaving many students and parents upset. Students peacefully protested at school Wednesday by not buying lunch and making shirts with her name and signs.
Reeds Spring Class of 2024 Graduation
Speeches were delivered, scholarships awarded, and tears were shed as families and friends gathered at The Mansion Theatre in Branson Thursday, May 16 to attend the Reeds Spring Senior Class of 2024 graduation ceremony.
Disney Immersive opens at Branson Mill
If you’re someone who will go to infinity and beyond, then today is a good day to try to head to the Branson Mill on Gretna Road for the Disney Immersive Experience. The creation of Lighthouse Immersive Studios is part museum, part immersive art experience. The Lighthouse Artspace Branson, located at 3300 Gretna Road, features a display on the creation of Disney films.It includes displays on the innovations Disney has made through the years in making animated films, and special props and items used in Disney productions. However, the project’s origins started far away from Disney films.
Kansas woman drowns after kayak overturns in river
BOONE COUNTY —Authorities in Boone County Arkansas say a Kansas woman identified as 69-year-old Judy Henderson-Bailey of Topeka drowned last weekend at the Carver, Buffalo National River. Just after 5p.m. May 19, the Buffalo National River dispatch learned of a possible drowning in the upper district of the river...
Family files lawsuit against Christian County Sheriff’s Office for deadly crash in July 2022
NIXA, Mo. (KY3) - The family of a young boy killed in a crash during a police chase filed a lawsuit against the Christian County Sheriff’s Office. In July of 2022, authorities say a car driven by Zachary Fargo hit a minivan at a Nixa intersection. Fargo faces a second-degree murder charge for his involvement in the crash.
Branson Police increasing patrol ahead of Memorial Day Weekend
BRANSON, Mo. (KY3) - The Memorial Day travel rush is on in the Ozarks with many people from all over headed to Branson or Table Rock Lake. Branson’s roller coaster roads are already packed with tourists, prompting locals to reiterate important reminders. ”There’s a lot of energy, and people...
Village of Taneyville to host Annual Picnic
Everyone is invited to a family friendly event in Taneyville. The Village of Taneyville, L.O.D.G.E. Church Ministries and Central Taney County Fire will host the Village of Taneyville Annual Picnic Saturday, June 22, at Sullinger Park. The event begins at 11 a.m. and admission is free.
Will you be stuck in traffic at the Morgan Wallen concert?
RIDGEDALE, Mo. – Tens of thousands of people will pack Thunder Ridge Nature Arena this weekend for the Morgan Wallen concert. The arena in Ridgedale caused a social media stir in 2022 when Garth Brooks came to town and some people had to walk miles to get in, while others were stuck in traffic for […]
Tribute To Valor STEMLiner Aviation Expo
The Tribute to Valor Foundation hosted its Armed Forces Day Stemliner Aviation Expo at Branson Airport on Saturday, May 18. Attendees had an opportunity to visit with Medal of Honor recipients and were able to learn about the six core character values represented by the Medal of Honor. More from...
Missouri State men's basketball, Cuonzo Martin add Makhai Valentine from Link Year Prep
Makhai Valentine, a 6-foot-3 shooting guard from Pennsylvania coming off a prep season at Branson's Link Year Prep, committed to Missouri State men's basketball. Valentine announced his commitment to head coach Cuonzo Martin and the Bears on Instagram on Friday. Valentine's addition appears to give Missouri State its 13th, and...
Yakov Theatre reopens for first time after flooding
BRANSON, Mo. — Nearly a year after the roof was torn off Yakov Smirnoff’s theater, the comedian hosted a grand re-opening show in the newly renovated space. In July 2023, strong storms blew the roof off Smirnoff’s theater and flooded it, leaving the entertainer with decisions to make about rebuilding. And while the theater doesn’t […]
Licking wins shootout at Forsyth to advance to baseball semifinals
FORSYTH, Mo–A handful of Ozark area high school baseball teams are still alive in their hopes for a state championship. Wheatland has advanced to the Class 1 state semifinals. Willard and Glendale have quarterfinal games in Class 5 and Class 6 Saturday. Thursday night in Forsyth, the Panthers and Licking were battling in a Class […]
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