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• Round One Moves Through, More Rain to Come

  Round one of showers and thunderstorms moved through the region on Tuesday.

• New Grant Hardin Photo Released

  The Arkansas Department of Corrections has issued a new photo of escaped convict Grant Hardin. 

• Invaders of Boone County Event Coming in June

  The Boone County Conservation Conservation District is hosting an event to make citizens aware of invasive species, both animal and plant species.

• Scam: Scammers Pretend to be From IRS

  Scam calls claiming to come from the IRS are active, according to a Facebook post from the Taney County Sheriff’s Office.

• Forster Enters Guilty Plea to Child Pornography Charge

  A man with Branson ties that has been under investigation for possession and distribution of Child Pornography enters a guilty plea to one charge.

• Rainy Pattern Returns to Lakes Region

  While most of today will be dry, rain begins to move back into the area pushing the Lakes Region back into a rain pattern for the rest of the week.

• Marion County Man Arrested in Springfield on Animal Abuse, Neglect Charges

  A Marion County, Arkansas Man is arrested in Missouri on charges of Animal Abuse, Abandonment, and Neglect. 

• McCutcheon: Terminal Building Plans Move Forward While Possible EAS Cuts Loom

  The Boone County Airport continues to move ahead with plans for a new terminal while gauging the impact of possible cuts to Essential Air Service (EAS) Subsidies.

• Kid's Fishing Day Event This Weekend at Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery

  In conjunction with the Statewide Free Fishing Weekend in Missouri, a youth fishing event will be held in Branson.

• Johnny Morris no longer richest Missourian on Forbes list of wealth

  He’s still on the list, but he’s no longer at the top of the list.

• Couple restores historic scenic overlook in Branson

  BRANSON, Mo. — A historic overlook in Branson has been restored to its former glory by a couple from Troy, Missouri, near the St. Louis area.

• Branson School Set for Transition Summer

  The month of June will see the transition of several members of the Branson School District's Administration team.

• NWS Summer Outlook: Slightly Above Temperatures, Near Normal Rainfall

  The National Weather Service issues its long-range forecast for the summer months.

• Man Arrested After Pursuit in Branson with Family in Vehicle

  A pursuit Saturday through a busy part of Branson leads to the arrests of an individual.

• Minor Earthquake Hits Ozark County

  The United States Geological Survey reports a minor earthquake has struck the Lakes Region.

• Rain Overnight on an Otherwise Dry Weekend

  The National Weather Service says some people may see some thunderstorms overnight on what otherwise will be a dry weekend.

• Arrest Made in Carroll County of Man Defrauding a Senior

  A man is in jail for defrauding two residents and attempting to defraud a third out of thousands of dollars.

• Escaped Prisoner with Ties to Lakes Region Still at Large

  Nearly a week after a prisoner who was featured in a documentary telling the story of a murder and rape he committed escaped from an Arkansas Prison, the search for Grant Matthew Hardin continues.

• Lake Taneycomo Elks Club Hosts Fundraiser for Forsyth Firefighters, Police

  An event in June will help emergency personnel in a Lakes Region city.

• Man Wanted in California Arrested in Branson

  A man wanted on Felony Charges in California is apprehended in the Lakes Region.

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