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LAKE OZARK, Mo. — Osage Hills Road traffic will be rerouted the next couple of weeks in order to begin connecting that roadway to the new interchange on Highway 54, at the north end of Lake Ozark.
Community Foundation of the Lake is hosting “Meet the CFL Board” at 6:30 pm, Friday, Aug. 14 at La Roca Club in Osage Beach. Since its inception in 2009 CFL has granted more than $300,000 to d…
There’s a certain rhythm every time you dine at Jeffrey’s Steak & Lobster, in Osage Beach.
Throughout every state in the nation, government leaders and politicians alike have established parameters and restrictions for their citizens as COVID-19 swept swiftly across the country. Som…
The late afternoon sun begins to fall in the vast sky above as the heavy summer air commences its steady relent. You slip on your favorite pair of well-worn boat shoes and grab the closest hat…
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. — A lawsuit against the Tri-County Lodging Association has temporarily stopped the TCLA from receiving most of its revenue.
The Shootout boat races are nearly upon us, and boaters are making plans to attend the largest annual event at Lake of the Ozarks. Those plans need to involve accounting for the Shootout's spe…
A pig roast, test-driving boats, Big Surfing, and dancing to live music: there's plenty to do at Lake of the Ozarks this weekend!
The Lake West Chamber recently welcomed Laura Keim, State Farm Insurance Agency, into the Lake West Chamber of Commerce with a ribbon cutting.
A tropical seabird made history this month when it was spotted along the Current River, in southeastern Missouri: the first time the species had ever been recorded in the state.
Burgers and pizza are staples of a casual night out. Pair those with music and a day on the Lake, and it’s an atmosphere the whole family can enjoy.
Shootout Events
Aug. 21, 2020 @ 8 a.m.
Aug. 21 - 23, 2020
Aug. 21, 2020 @ 5 - 8 p.m.
11th Annual Super Cat Fest
August 25, 2020 @ 6 p.m.
Aug. 26, 2020 @ 5 - 10 p.m.
Aug. 27, 2020 @ 4 - 9 p.m.
Aug. 28, 2020 @ 7:30 a.m.
August 29 - 30, 2020
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The 32nd Annual Magic Dragon Street Meet Nationals returns to Lake Ozark this September, bringing back the vintage era to the Historic Bagnell Dam Strip. Rat rods, muscle cars, and a variety o…
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — The Shootout Treasure Hunt is moving to May 2021, joining Wishing On A Ride for a fun-filled day helping kids.
Camden County Sheriff's Deputies saved a suspect who was threatening to shoot himself, on Tuesday.
In light of the coronavirus pandemic, virtually all of us have considered health-related issues. But for people facing a serious, chronic illness, such as Parkinson’s disease, multiple scleros…
The Camden County Sheriff's Office recently announced they were awarded approximately $316,451 in federal grants to fund three full-time school resource officers, for three years. The officers…
True or False? Classrooms across the nation will soon be filled with school children.
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. — A wild pursuit on Saturday night ended with a subject being arrested and charged with multiple felonies.
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — One of the Lake’s largest real estate brokerages just grew in a big way: Keller Williams Lake of the Ozarks has purchased Four Seasons Realty.
A truck landed in an improbable place on Friday morning, and the Camden County Sheriff says they have an idea how it happened.According to a brief report published by the Camden County Sheriff…
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Batten down the hatches and get yourself over to Captain Ron's for all the grub you can handle on The Dam Food Tour!
With deep compassion and generosity, Missouri’s Ricky Amos and Cynthia O’Neill are teaming up on a “Race For The Cure” campaign that will showcase the Early Detection Racing V24 from Reindl Po…
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Amazing food, friendly staff and laid-back atmosphere make Tucker’s Shuckers Oyster and Tap the perfect place to while away the hours savoring mouthwatering food and flavor-packed cocktails or…
In addition to fresh oysters and stellar seafood, Tucker’s Shuckers extensive menu includes everything from casual dining mainstays like burgers, sandwiches and salads; to surprisingly sophist…
In the spring of 2015, a broad-shouldered stranger took its place alongside the quaint storefronts lining the historic Bagnell Dam Strip. Fortified by exposed metal beams and flanked with roug…
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — An Illinois man was killed in a bizarre accident on Lake of the Ozarks, Wednesday evening.
The Community Foundation of the Lake has announced a new grant round earmarked for the funding of horse and dog shelters, sanctuaries, and rescue facilities.
A pig roast, test-driving boats, Big Surfing, and dancing to live music: there's plenty to do at Lake of the Ozarks this weekend!
LAKE OZARK, Mo. — The City of Lake Ozark has announced a crackdown on nightly rentals in some residential districts, which the city says are illegal.
The dreaded dock spider. You see those unsightly webs and the spider poop peppering your boat upholstery, so you know they’re there – on your dock, your outdoor furniture, and in your boat. GASP!
Evan George Vourazeris is a bit of a live wire.
WH Media Group founder and Lake TV owner William Holtz has announced the hiring of new General Manager, Chris Schneider.
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — Missourians went to the polls for the August primary elections, on Aug. 4, and at the Lake the winner of the Republican primary in local races is typically assumed to…
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — The annual, statewide Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday is this weekend, from 12:01 a.m. on Friday until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday. The state sales tax (4.225%) is waived f…
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is inviting the public to take part in a public opinion survey regarding safety and security, officers' attitudes and competency, overall agency performance, and concerns regarding crime and social issues.
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — A boat exploded Sunday evening on Lake of the Ozarks, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, but the people aboard managed to escape mostly unscathed.
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — The Lake's biggest event, the Shootout, is less than a month away, set for Aug. 29-30. But the main event—two days of boat racing—is really just the culmination of more than a week of fun.
Last week, hydroxychloroquine returned as a hotly contested treatment option in the U.S. Some doctors point to their incredible success treating patients with that antiviral drug and a combination of an antibiotic and other supplements, but the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not cur…
Back in January, I penned an OpEd in support of the proposed 2,000 seat amphitheater to be located in Osage Beach between Beach and Sunset Drives adjacent to Backwater Jacks. In the OpEd, I simply outlined a scenario whereby an amphitheater in use for no more than twelve days per year (1% of…
Southwest Electric Cooperative recently presented matching charitable donations to Share The Harvest Food Pantry for a total of $5,000 from Southwest Electric Cooperative and COBANK, ACB. Nick Seiner (pictured far left) Communications Coordinator for the Cooperative presented the check recen…
Missouri's Primary Elections are on Tuesday, Aug. 4, and at Lake of the Ozarks, the winner of a primary is considered a shoo-in for their seat in the November general elections. The stiffest competition for most seats happens during the primaries, rather than in the general elections.
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — A man who fled from police by jumping in the Lake is now behind bars facing felony charges.
“We work really closely with public health… we depend on them a lot.” Dane Henry, CEO of Lake Regional Health System, says he wants the Lake of the Ozarks community to hear that message.
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BK Gas & Grill's Pork Tenderloin Sandwich is the sandwich we never knew we couldn't live without. It’s difficult to overstate this sandwich’s excellence. It’s huge: the thinly-breaded, tender-and-juicy, flavorful pork tenderloin is piled on a soft, warm, buttery Brioche bun that practica…
At Big Kahuna’s—aka “BK Gas ’n Grill” at the 8 Mile Marker—picnic tables adorn the rustic wood patio with—of course—fabulous lake views, and the groovy, vintage-looking bar is the perfect place to chill on those warm summer days. The restaurant offers appetizers, salads, tacos, sandwiches an…
There’s nothing small about Big Kahuna’s Gas n’ Grill, at Buck Creek Marina on Lake of the Ozarks. The site of the original Big Thunder Marine on the 8 Mile Marker, Big Kahuna’s—aka “BK Gas ’n Grill”—is reviving this iconic spot, with a marina, lodging, tasty food and flavorful drinks.
The Malted Monkey is the latest family oriented attraction down on the historic Bagnell Dam Strip and we're there on The Dam Food Tour!
If you were to inherit a large sum of money, what would you do with it?
Jack Tyler knew he had a big 'un on the line. It took him over an hour, but he finally reeled the hefty blue catfish to his dock at the 3.5 Mile Marker, and pulled it out.
Tips for keeping an overheating boat engine from wrecking your day on the water.
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — A turf war between two community college districts in central Missouri has landed one of the schools in hot water with state election regulators.
Missouri's Primary Elections are on Tuesday, Aug. 4, and at Lake of the Ozarks, the winner of a primary is considered a shoo-in for their seat in the November general elections. The stiffest competition for most seats happens during the primaries, rather than in the general elections.
Lake of the Ozark Soccer Association has championed the sport and develop young athletes for more than 20 years. For more information or to register a child for local soccer, visit LOSA.org
It's going to be a music-filled weekend at the Lake!
The Missouri State Highway Patrol on Thursday honored Kurtis Brown with an Honorary Trooper Award for heroic actions taken on May 27, 2020.
Joseph H. Boer, owner of The Blue Heron and The Potted Steer restaurants who passed away June 21, leaves behind successful pupils at the Lake and a legacy in the restaurant industry.
To support dozens of charities, Community Foundation of the Lake (CFL) invites the community to “Champagne Campaign All That Jazz” for a unique and upbeat night of non-stop outdoor entertainment with Honorary Chair Jasen Jones of Old Kinderhook.
Missouri's Primary Elections are on Tuesday, Aug. 4, and at Lake of the Ozarks, the winner of a primary is considered a shoo-in for their seat in the November general elections. The stiffest competition for most seats happens during the primaries, rather than in the general elections.
Money is pouring in for the victims of a horrific boat crash on Lake of the Ozarks last weekend that left a mother dead, a father and daughter with serious injuries.
MILLER COUNTY, Mo. — A Miller County Sheriff's Deputy saved the life of a local man when he came across a home in flames, last weekend.Miller County Sheriff Louis Gregoire is recognizing Deputy Andrew Wickham for going "above and beyond" the call of duty. The Sheriff's Office put out the fol…
Missouri's Primary Elections are on Tuesday, Aug. 4, and at Lake of the Ozarks, the winner of a primary is considered a shoo-in for their seat in the November general elections. The stiffest competition for most seats happens during the primaries, rather than in the general elections.
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — Missouri State Highway Patrol, Water Patrol troopers and divers were searching the Lake for evidence on Tuesday, in connection with a fatal boat crash last weekend.
Streaming giant Netflix handily reclaimed its seat as television's critical dynamo Tuesday by capturing 160 nominations for the 2020 Emmy Awards, setting an industry record and unseating rival HBO.
MILLER COUNTY, Mo. — A driver crashed into a utility pole a little after midnight on July 28, knocking out power for hundreds of homes down Route D for eight hours.
Dan Ralston is a young man with a family, President of the Bagnell Dam Association of Realtors, and currently battling terminal brain cancer.
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — Two people were injured, one of them seriously, when a boat ran aground Sunday night on the Lake.
LINN CREEK, Mo. — One person was seriously injured on Friday, July 24 when a bullet struck them in the neck, while they were riding in a vehicle on Y Road.
The kids are out of school. The grandkids are visiting. The weather is perfect for an outing on the golf cart on some City of Lake Ozark streets.
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. — High-speed Internet could be coming to more areas at Lake of the Ozarks, and a Midwest company will spend millions of dollars to get it here.
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — Two children age 10 and 12 were hospitalized on Saturday after the PWC the 10-year-old was driving collided with a boat, the Missouri State Highway Patrol is reporting.
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — A woman was killed and four people were injured when two boats collided just after midnight on Lake of the Ozarks, the Missouri State Highway Patrol is reporting. The driver of one of the boats has been arrested on pending Boating While Intoxicated charges.
It’s unfortunate, but true: During this period of economic uncertainty, one of the busiest “industries” has been financial scamming. But it goes on even during normal times, too, so you’ll want to know what to look for, and how to defend yourself.
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. — The Camden County Health Department on Friday evening confirmed the county has now seen four Covid-related deaths. Health Department Administrator Bee Dampier noted all four deaths in the county have been individuals over the age of 65.
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. — The City of Osage Beach is seeking candidates for a vacant Ward 1 alderman seat after Greg Massey resigned from his position on July 20, 2020.
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LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — In central Missouri, around 1,400 children are currently in foster care, with hundreds available for adoption. When it comes to advocating for those children and helping the families who help them, there’s no other organization like Central Missouri Foster Care &…
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LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — This weekend is measuring up to be another scorcher with only a slight chance of rain on Friday followed by sunshine and heat index values of 100 for the rest of the weekend. What a perfect time to get out on the Lake!
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Mo. — A St. Louis man caught a 4-ounce lunker earlier this month, setting a state record for a particularly diminutive species of sunfish.
The Missouri Department of Conservation says as Missouri's beloved black bear population continues to grow, more people are getting exciting glimpses of these new neighbors. The MDC says it has received nearly 250 black bear sighting reports this year already, with many coming from the Lake …
It's going to be a music-filled weekend at the Lake!
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. — A local man who rescued a child from the Lake was recently honored by the City of Osage Beach.
It’s the cavitation of fun on the most popular recreational Lake: The Wake. It inspires the adventurous boater and the ire of those yearning for calm waters of yesteryear at Lake of the Ozarks.
OSAGE BEACH. Mo. — A resident of Arrowhead Senior Living nursing home last week tested positive for COVID-19. After a stressful 10 days at the Osage Beach nursing home, all potentially exposed residents and staff have tested negative. Enough time has passed that health officials consider the…
