Local News

• Active Weather for the Week, Weekend

  The National Weather Service continues to update information on showers and thunderstorms hitting the Lakes Region over the next several days. 

• Sides Pleads Not Guilty in Taney County Case

  A man who has faced many legal issues over the past 10 plus years was in Taney County Court on Tuesday. 

• Incoming storms expected to bring high winds, large hail, and flooding to Mark Twain National Forest

  Rolla, Mo., (April 1, 2025) — The National Weather Service (NWS) has forecasted a severe weather event moving through Missouri over the next few days. These storm systems could result in six to fifteen inches of precipitation over parts of the state. Forest Service personnel are preparing for the event and will be closely monitoring the water levels of local creeks and rivers as the storms move into and through the area. Predictions also include chances of high winds and hail. Please stay tuned in to local weather stations for timely and accurate local weather conditions and updates.

• Severe Weather, Rain Chances Increasing

  National Weather Service forecasters continue to monitor the potential for severe thunderstorms over the next few days plus a chance of heavier rain going into the weekend. 

• College of the Ozarks students experience new Global War on Terrorism Tour

  POINT LOOKOUT, MO. – College of the Ozarks students returned last week from a visit to New York City, Washington D.C., and Shanksville, Pennsylvania, as part of a new College-led initiative, called The Global War on Terrorism Tour, which took place March 9 – 15.

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Obituaries

• Jeanne Golla Hreha Shumaker

  Jeanne Golla Hreha Shumaker of Hollister, MO...

• Robert Lee “Bob” Robertson

  Robert Lee “Bob” Robertson, age 85, of Hollister, Missouri

• Lois Jean Bradford

  Lois Jean Bradford, 87, of Branson, Missouri.

• Cynthia Jane Hulett

  Cynthia Jane Hulett, age 72, of Hollister, Missouri.

• William “Lanny” Lansing Robertson

  William “Lanny” Lansing Robertson, age 76, of Merriam Woods, Missouri.

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Local Sports

• C of O Baseball Completes Sweep

  Three wins in two days for the College of the Ozarks Bobcats Baseball Team.

• Forsyth Sports Update: First Track Meet, Baseball Wins Tournament

  The Forsyth Baseball Panthers sweep through the Ozarks Baseball Classic in Harrison while the school also takes part in their first track meet.

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