If you’re close to retirement, you’ll have several financial issues to consider. But you’ll want to pay attention to one of the most important of these issues: health care costs. How can you p…
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The Community Foundation of the Lake and Ameren Corporation have awarded $48,000 to 12 nonprofit agencies affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in the Lake of the Ozarks region.
Another race has emerged in Lake Ozark for the General Municipal Election in April. There are now races in three of four openings for the board of aldermen.
The formation of a Lake Ozark Business District Transportation Development District (TDD) to fund improvements to Bagnell Dam Blvd. is closer to the finish line.
The year of Covid produced strange and arbitrary retail experiences: one-way arrows appeared in aisles, “Stand Here” dots popped up in checkout queues, plexiglass now hovers between you and st…
LAKE OZARK, Mo. — The Lake Area Chamber recently held a ribbon cutting for Jeff S. Mortimer, CPA, LTD at 3535 Osage Beach Parkway.
CAMDEN COUNTY – Missouri Department of Transportation crews will work to cut brush along the bluffs that line U.S. Route 54 in the Macks Creek area this week.
ST. LOUIS – On Thursday, Ameren Missouri, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE), closed on the acquisition of the company's second wind energy center, a 300-megawatt (MW) project loca…
Lieutenant Stephen M. Burgun, Troop F, will transfer to General Headquarters effective February 1, 2021, and serve as the assistant director of the Water Patrol Division.
It was a year no one saw coming: Lake of the Ozarks broke through the billion-dollar mark in annual real estate sales volume for the first time ever, in 2020.
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Joanna Bramlett lives on the 48.5 Mile Marker of Lake of the Ozarks, and she recently spotted an unusual visitor on her dock security cameras.
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Students from Oak Ridge Intermediate’s sixth-grade team recently helped local families in need with a donation drive.
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Camdenton R-III School District and the Smith Law Firm recently honored Mr. Rich Patzwald, LCTC Metal Fabrication instructor as Teacher of the Week. Dock and construction companies place a hig…
Updated Insurance Services Office (ISO) fire insurance ratings, which took effect on Tuesday, September 1, 2020, have raised insurance premiums for some property owners at the Lake of the Ozarks.
CAMDENTON, Mo. — More jets could soon be flying in and out of Lake of the Ozarks, thanks to a runway expansion at the Camdenton Memorial Lake-Regional Airport. And a brand-new $4 million hanga…
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. — Lake Regional Health System is pleased to welcome Angela Kenig, R.N., MSN, CNML, as the ICU director. Kenig will be responsible for overseeing the Intensive Care Unit, Respi…
SUNRISE BEACH, Mo. — The Sunrise Beach Fire Protection District Board is in a deadlock, and a circuit judge says the district's two board members will at least have to agree to bring the probl…
MILLER COUNTY, Mo. — “Everybody’s concerned about the bridge,” said Miller County Presiding Commissioner Tom Wright. “We are too.”
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. — Lake Regional Health System is preparing to expand its COVID-19 vaccination offering, once rollout is authorized from the state and vaccines are made available.
Looking for the Lake life? Condos are the way more and more people are doing it: they offer excellent views, minimal maintenance, and easy access to the water. In fact, condo inventory at the …
ROCKY MOUNT, Mo. — Wonderland Camp, a camp at Lake of the Ozarks for people with disabilities, has received a $17,000 grant to help with the financial challenges brought about by the Covid-19 …
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. — Amidst a dramatic week in national politics, a billboard sign reading "Trump 2024" was vandalized, sometime on Jan. 3.
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The Salem witch trials were a series of hearings and prosecutions of people accused of witchcraft between February 1692 and May 1693. Many ordinary people were accused. Thirty were found guilt…
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. — Lake Regional Health System announces plans to open a new Lebanon campus in 2022. This campus, located at 755 Cowan Drive, near I-44 Exit 130, will include all of the servic…
The winter months can drag, with kids stuck inside and begging for things to do. But the Lake offers many fun and educational classes, programs and activities for children of all ages. From s…
When you begin investing, you’ll generally assess your comfort with risk, as your investment choices will be guided at least partially by your risk tolerance. But once you actually experience …
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. — Two lanes of Highway 54 will be closed next week for core drilling operations.
Camdenton Schools and the Smith Law Firm are recently recognized Sarah Schwantes, a kindergarten teacher at Dogwood Elementary School as Teacher of the Week.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri's 2021 legislative session began on Wednesday, Jan. 6, and Lake of the Ozarks area state representative Suzie Pollock says her proposed legislation for this sess…
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. — Camden County Prosecutor Heather Miller has requested a special prosecutor to handle the fallout from two issues that have turned dramatic in the county commission in rece…
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. — The Al Elam building, which was severely damaged by a fire in November, has been demolished. The building, which was built by Al Elam in the 1960’s, housed Reece Nichols R…
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — Snow days—the unexpected day off filled with snowmen, snowball fights, and homework procrastination—are loved by school-age kids everywhere. But thanks in part to cha…
BRUMLEY, Mo. — An historical engineering marvel and unique must-visit experience in the Lake of the Ozarks area was closed today, at least temporarily. The Missouri Department of Transportatio…
JEFFERSON CITY - On Wednesday, Missouri State Representative Mary Elizabeth Coleman announced she filed HB 674 to rename the I-55 stretch in Arnold, Missouri after President Donald J. Trump.Re…
Ok just one last list, but this one's too good to skip.
LakeTV broadcasts the Eldon Mustangs' Basketball home opener live at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6.
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LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — A network of trails, with paved and natural-surfaces, could soon wind their way through the hills at Lake of the Ozarks. At least that's what some members of the Community Foundation of the Lake are envisioning, and the group has formed an exploratory committee to l…
If you’ve been contributing for many years to your 401(k) or similar retirement plan, it may be your largest pool of money. So, if you are facing a financial need, you may think about tapping into your account. After all, it’s your money – why not use it?
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. — Ellie Kathleen Sharp, daughter of Chelsea and Larry Sharp of Edwards, Missouri, is the first baby born at Lake Regional Health System in 2021. Ellie was born at 6:54 a.m. on Jan. 1. She weighed 8 pounds and was 22 inches long.
Plenty of things got cancelled in 2020, but boating stayed afloat. Perfect for getting fresh air and social-distancing-approved, boaters came to Lake of the Ozarks early and stayed late—and some even made the Lake their new permanent home.
MILLER COUNTY, Mo. — The human bones found in a wooded area of Miller County have been identified, according to the Miller County Sheriff’s Office, and they had been there since 2019.
Did you know that deer hunting is competitive? And not just in a "ooh, nice one, but take a look at this picture" way.
The year we just left historians to sort out was, by any interpretation, an economic tragedy in the U.S. and much of the world. Government responses to the coronavirus resulted in the permanent closure of countless businesses and disruption on an unheard-of scale. But at Lake of the Ozarks, …
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Lake Expo & Lake TV's Top 10 News Stories of 2020 at Lake of the Ozarks
Residents and staff at Arrowhead Senior Living received a Covid-19 vaccine this week, as the vaccine has arrived in the Lake area for targeted administration.
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The blast lasted about 1 second, but the long-term impact could benefit the City of Lake Ozark – and the Lake area -- for decades.
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Let’s usher out 2020 the way it should be, by kicking it to the curb! And in our opinion, there's no better place to celebrate than at the Lake of the Ozarks.
Many of us probably felt that 2020 lasted a very long time. But now that 2021 is upon us, we can make a fresh start – and one way to do that is to make some New Year’s resolutions. Of course, you can make these resolutions for all parts of your life – physical, emotional, intellectual – but …
Lake of the Ozarks made national headlines more than once in 2020.
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. — A Linn Creek man has apparently committed suicide in the Osage Beach Parking lot, and was found by police on Tuesday morning.
MILLER COUNTY, Mo. — Authorities are investigating human remains found in the woods of Miller County on Monday afternoon.
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — Winds gusting up to 40 mph are in store for the Lake area Tuesday, followed by wintry weather on Wednesday.
Not all news is bad news. Here are some stories from Lake of the Ozarks in 2020 that will leave you inspired and encouraged. The future is bright!
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CAMDENTON, Mo. — An outdoor fire spread to a home in Camdenton on Saturday afternoon, according to the Mid-County Fire Protection District, and the home was seriously damaged.
As we near the end of the year, there's plenty to look back on: good, bad, and... something else.
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What if all you wanted for Christmas was to no longer be sleeping on the floor?
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Camden County, Mo. – Fire damaged a building at the Windermere conference center near Lake of the Ozarks on Wednesday morning.
Some major changes are in the works for several intersections between Lake Ozark and Eldon along Highway 54 as part of a safety improvement project announced by MoDOT.
Former Lake Ozark Mayor Johnnie Franzeskos plans to run against current Mayor Gerry Murawski, in the April 6 General Municipal Election.
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. — Arrowhead Skilled Nursing & Rapid Recovery residents and staff members will begin receiving the COVID-19 vaccine starting Tuesday, December 29 from Walgreens.
Missouri’s first elk-hunting season ended Sunday, and all five of the hunters selected for firearms permits harvested a bull elk. The firearms portion of the season was Dec. 12-20. An archery portion ran Oct. 17-25, with no harvests.
While the topic of seating at your vacation rental may not be the most exciting topic to discuss it certainly can play a major role in securing rentals for your property. This is one of those items that gets overlooked, especially in larger homes or condos and especially those owned by someo…
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — The annual Lake of the Ozarks winter drawdown will begin soon, and Lakefront home and dock owners should be aware of a few things.
Camdenton R-III School District and the Smith Law Firm are honoring Lindsey Wyatt as Teacher of the Week.
Corporal Stacey L. Mosher is the recipient of this year’s National Association of State Boating Law Administrators’ Boating Safety Award. This award is presented annually to a state or local individual involved in boating safety who has demonstrated outstanding performance in any area of the…
As the year draws to a close, it’s fair to say that we’ve all learned something about the social, political, physical and environmental forces that have affected everyone. And, in some ways, our lives will be changed, perhaps permanently. But as an investor, what lessons can you learn from 2020?
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — After seven years in storage, a 25-ft giant is being restored, with plans to return to the Lake in 2021. A long-time favorite at the Lake, The Ozark Halfwit stood on Bagnell Dam Boulevard for nearly 50 years.
Lake of the Ozarks is a summertime place, no doubt. Although... the spring boasts beautiful weather, awesome fishing and hunting, and forests full of blooms. And the fall offers perfect temps, radiant colors, and surprisingly excellent boating. So really, three of the four seasons present am…
CAMDENTON, Mo. — The City of Camdenton and Camdenton Parks have announced free Wi-Fi access is now available throughout the City Park.
The Lake of the Ozarks Area Business Districts of Camden, Miller and Morgan County promoted Lagina Fitzpatrick to Interim Director of Tri-County Lodging Association.
CAMDENTON, Mo. — The newly opened Higher Grounds Coffee House is serving up a warm cup at the site of the former Funky Buffalo. Higher Grounds Coffee House is rebooting the popular cozy cafe and meeting place. They have kept the prior business' large buffalo head hanging over the fireplace m…
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A beloved family-owned resort at Lake of the Ozarks is getting a new lease on life.
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — The Lodge of Four Seasons and The Club at Porto Cima in Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri recently appointed Robin Graf to serve as Chief Operating Officer and General Manager. Graf will oversee operations at both The Lodge of Four Seasons, a 358-room luxury resort prope…
Big Thunder Marine has unveiled a new way to shop for boats. Designed to help boaters navigate through models of interest, the 2021 Virtual Boat Show's immersive technology allows customers to see through consoles, peek under seat storage or even explore engine compartments.
An event this weekend to bring Christmas cheer to nursing home and senior living workers and residents is in desperate need of help from the Lake community.
A Missouri resolution urging Congress to reject the results of the 2020 election if a "full and fair investigation is not completed" will not make it to the House floor for a vote.
CAMDENTON, Mo. — Camdenton High School students were evacuated from the building this morning when fire alarms were activated and those inside could smell a burnt odor.
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — A longtime Lake of the Ozarks waterfront restaurant is changing hands, with an iconic Boonville restaurant taking the helm. Maggie’s Bar & Grill in Boonville recently purchased Frogs Bar & Grill, on the 8 Mile Marker on the Gravois Arm, or at 15251 Fleener D…
Bear hunting will be limited to areas in southern Missouri, and to Missouri residents only, but the state's first bear hunting season looks like it will begin next October.
The Camdenton R-III School District and the Smith Law Firm are honoring Joe Wooderson and Annette Green as Teachers Of The Week.
There will only be one major boat show in the Kansas City area this winter. The Lake of the Ozarks Marine Dealers Association (LOMDA) says they plan to press forward with plans for the Overland Park Boat Show, but Lost Paddle Media—which has acquired the Kansas City Boat and Sportshow, Chica…
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Let lakefront specialist Haley Glover take you through the ins and outs of all things east shore Lake of the Ozarks.
Have your retirement plans changed because of COVID-19? If so, you have plenty of company. Nearly 40 percent of those planning to retire say the pandemic has disrupted their intentions, according to the Edward Jones/Age Wave Four Pillars of the New Retirement study. You might have been think…
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. — A Camdenton man is facing four felony charges after a drug-related arrest turned up a wide range of narcotics, according to authorities.
