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Law enforcement seeking potential leads in Branson Perry case
The Nodaway County Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies began searching areas in Quitman, Missouri, on Wednesday in connection to the 23-year missing person case for Branson Perry. The Nodaway County Sheriff’s Office put out a press release stating the department received a tip in the search for...
Cedarcreek Craft Fair and Farmers Market has something for everyone
An annual event in Cedarcreek helps raise funds for the volunteer fire department. The Cedarcreek Craft Fair and Farmers Market will be held Saturday, May 25, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Cedarcreek Fire Station. The event promises a little something for everyone, according to their Facebook event page. Hosted by the Friends of Cedarcreek Fire Department, the annual event will offer baby chicks to handcrafted jewelry and a chance to get out and socialize.
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...
One dead in Kimberling City crash
STONE COUNTY, Mo. – A Kimberling City man crashed into a tree on Tuesday. According to Missouri State Highway Patrol, Steven Shook, 59, crashed his minivan into a tree while driving on James River Road at night with no seatbelt on. He was transported to Cox Hospital in Branson where he was pronounced dead shortly […]
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.
Softball Recap: Izzy Nowack leads a balanced attack to beat Maroa-Forsyth
Williamsville can now show off eight landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Tuesday. They never let the Maroa-Forsyth Trojans onto the board and left with a 13-0 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Williamsville. Izzy Nowack was a standout: she went 2-for-2 with a home run,...
JATC gives scholarships to local students
Seven Taney County High School seniors and two college students from Taney County received scholarships to help cover the cost of college by the Junior Auxiliary of Taney County. On Monday, May 13, the JATC Life Members and JATC Active Member Shanna Tilley presented scholarship awards at Branson and Forsyth...
Area students receive inaugural scholarship fund
Four area high school students are receiving some extra help with their continuing education, thanks to a local organization sympathetic towards emergency services fields. The Carter Family Hero Scholarship Fund awarded two students from Branson High School and two students from Forsyth High School with scholarships in the amount of $500 each, totalling $2000 for the organization’s first year of sponsorship. The two Branson students who received scholarships were Thomas Mutarelli and Megan Roebuck. The two Forsyth students who received scholarships were Lindsey Essary and Sydney Hart. According to Darin Carter, namesake of the scholarship fund, three of the students are dependents of first responders and one has proven to have a desire to attend the Drury Criminal Justice Program.
Branson sales tax up in May report
The city of Branson saw a rebound in sales tax last month but a decline in the city’s tourism tax. The city showed a 3.7% increase in sales tax for the month of May when compared to 2023. The total of $1,010,788 is the first time in the history of the tax the city has generated more than one million dollars in a month.
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