Boat rentals, brand new wave runners and free ice cream: what more could Lake visitors and locals want?
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It's open today. The much-anticipated Hobby Lobby craft-and-decor store opened its doors on Friday, Aug. 5.
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — It’s another hot one at Lake of the Ozarks, with the heat continuing through this weekend. Heat index temperatures are expected to be as high as 100 on Friday and 105…
The weather's hot, and as summertime enters its final weeks, there's no better place to be than Lake of the Ozarks! On land this weekend, there's plenty to do, from the Leighton's On The Lake …
UFC fighter Dustin Jacoby knew the Lake of the Ozarks was calling him to celebrate his big win with a weekend getaway.
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. — A Camdenton man was seriously injured Wednesday in a crash on Neongwah Bend Road.
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. — A Sunrise Beach man was injured Thursday in a crash on Purvis Road.
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. — A Sunrise Beach man has been charged in yesterday's shooting that left the victim shot in one arm.
You’re away from the Lake home for the winter, and the boat lift goes down. What do you do? And more importantly: do you even know it happened?
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LINN CREEK, Mo. — A Bonne Terre, Mo. man is accused of attacking several patrons at Y Road General Store in Linn Creek on Wednesday. Early Wednesday morning, August 3, an off-duty nurse calle…
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As a retired Navy SEAL, Luke Colyer is used to high-leverage situations. In fact, he seems to thrive in them. So when it comes to dropping a giant lakefront elm tree, or precisely trimming lim…
Ameren Missouri has filed with the Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) a request to raise its electric base rates next year. According to Ameren, the new rates would take effect in mid-20…
Missouri's Back to School Sales Tax Holiday is back!
CAMDENTON, Mo. — A Camdenton home was destroyed in a fire on Sunday. In the early hours of July 31, the Mid-County Fire Protection District, MCFPD, was dispatched to a reported residential str…
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. — The Osage Beach Fire Protection district thanked voters on Wednesday morning, after a unique sales tax proposal passed with flying colors, in Tuesday's election.
Missouri Senator Mike Bernskoetter beat challenger Scott Riedel in a hotly contested primary race that ended Tuesday. Bernskoetter will be on the November ballot and is essentially a shoo-in f…
There are no coincidences.
It was a big election day in Missouri, as voters turned out for the primaries.
Thousands of voters went to Lake area polls on Tuesday, Aug. 2, to choose party candidates in the primary elections.
This week, Governor Mike Parson announced the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will participate in joint Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDAs) in the City of St. Louis and St. Louis,…
Missouri District 6 Senator Mike Bernskoetter is campaigning for another term in the state senate, but he's been facing questions from voters about his voting record. At issue: is the Republic…
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. — A Colorado man is facing drug trafficking charges after authorities say they found more than 130 pounds of marijuana in the back of his vehicle.
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OSAGE BEACH, Mo. – Ameren Missouri be will testing the Bagnell Dam Emergency Warning System at noon on Wednesday, August 3. This is a good reminder for residents who live downstream from the d…
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The Monthly Market Update with the O'Sullivan Bruce Group: Discuss The Market for the Month of July. Take A Ride With Surdyke, Meet Heather Brown with the CVB, and More!
A woman was injured when a boat exploded on the Lake, Saturday afternoon.
MODOT will be start making changes to the intersection of Route 7 and Old Route 5 in Camden County, beginning on Monday, August 1.Under the new configuration, both northbound Old Route 5 and s…
When women — or men — are trying to escape a domestic abuse situation, their first need is a safe place to go. At Lake of the Ozarks, Citizens Against Domestic Violence (CADV) has been providi…
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. -- An Illinois man is dead after being thrown overboard from a Cigarette boat at the 8-Mile Marker.
Ready for some fun on land, at Lake of the Ozarks? When it comes to family-friendly entertainment, a round of mini golf or racing around a track in a go-cart. Spending the afternoon doing one …
Looking for a front row seat for Shootout? If you’re a boat captain, the Lake of the Ozarks Watershed Alliance (LOWA) has an opportunity to see the races up-close!
A powerboat that sank on Lake of the Ozarks on Sunday was pulled out of the water on Thursday by Atlantis Dive and Dock Salvage and Lake Tow/TowBoat US Lake of the Ozarks.
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — A man has been charged with second-degree murder and abandonment of a corpse, after the body of Montreal, Mo. resident Tanner Elmore was found in Lake of the Ozarks S…
The brutal-hot-humid dog days of summer have given way to a high of 75F Saturday at Lake of the Ozarks with at 50% chance of rain. As any boater knows, that means watch the radar and get stuck…
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — At approximately 4:30 a.m. on Friday, July 29, the power went out for nearly 12,000 residents in the Lake area.
The popular Led Zeppelin tribute band, Get The Led Out, has cancelled their Sunday, July 31 concert at Lake of the Ozarks, due to transportation woes.
For the third time in the 20-year history of Mega Millions, the jackpot has surpassed the magical $1 billion mark. No ticket matched all six numbers drawn Tuesday night – the white balls 7, 29, 60, 63 and 66, plus the gold Mega Ball 15 – so the estimated jackpot on Friday, July 29, is an ast…
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — It's a big election, but with historically only mediocre turnout.
ST. LOUIS — Flooded train cars. Uprooted rail beds. Sliced fiber optic cables.
Next Tuesday, Aug. 2, residents in the Osage Beach Fire Protection District will have the chance to vote on a sales tax levy proposal.
Tuesday, acting on behalf of Governor Mike Parson, Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe signed Executive Order 22-05 in response to severe flooding occurring in the St. Louis region. The Order declares a State of Emergency exists in Missouri and activates the Missouri State Emergency Operations Pl…
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. — A Macks Creek man was injured Wednesday in a crash on Doc Ridgeway Road.
Anyone can tell you that with the Lake of the Ozark's exploding economy and massive influx of interest in the area, lakefront real estate has gotten tight.
If you have a boat at Lake of the Ozarks, you have probably experienced this: It is late on a Sunday afternoon. You have just finished the last boat ride of the weekend with friends and/or family. Now it is time to go home. Everyone steps off the boat on the dock and heads up the walkway. No…
It was a deadly weekend on the water with a total of four deaths and a serious injury on lakes and rivers across the state, from July 22–24. Fatalities occurred on Table Rock Lake, the Missouri River, the Gasconade River, and a pond.
Severe drought conditions through much of the state have prompted the Missouri Department of Transportation to offer a special overwidth hauling permit to help farmers and ranchers move hay as needed. Loads must be of legal height, length and weight. Permits can be requested online using the…
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is revising its surveillance and management plan for chronic wasting disease (CWD) and is seeking public feedback on the plan’s goals and objectives, and potential changes to deer hunting regulations.
When many people hear the words “estate planning,” they assume it’s just for the wealthy. But that’s not the case because everyone can benefit from an estate plan. And when you’re creating one, you’ll want to avoid some common mistakes.
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. — Camdenton R-III School District will be adding two officers to the district's School Resource Officer program.
In response to recent dry conditions and the growing threat of serious drought, especially across Missouri's southern counties, Governor Mike Parson last week issued Executive Order 22-04 calling upon the Missouri Department of Natural Resources to activate the Drought Assessment Committee a…
MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. — Three people were injured Monday in a crash on Highway 50.
A powerboat flipped near the 20 Mile Marker of Lake of the Ozarks on the morning of Sunday, July 23, and—incredibly—the boat's single occupant walked away nearly unscathed.
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Everywhere you go at The Cave Bar & Grill, there’s a rugged, stark cliff aesthetic on one side, and the sprawling Niangua Arm of Lake of the Ozarks on the other. Stretching along the lakefront? Soft, shimmering white sand, brought in from local sand quarry Shawnee Bend Sand.
The Cave is the newest bar and grill to come to the Lake of the Ozarks, and it has quickly become a favorite for its unique location and atmosphere. Ordering food here is a must for every boater at least once this summer... for others, it's every weekend!
When you step off the boat onto the docks at The Cave Bar & Grill, you can just tell there’s something special about this place. Every moment after that confirms it.
The Lake of the Ozarks shoreline is covered with interesting sites to see, from million-dollar homes to waterfront bars to unique landmarks. But in Gladstone Cove on the 3 MM of the Gravois Arm, in front of a handsome blue house, there’s something you don’t see everyday: a homemade roller coaster.
While this weekend may be more relaxed, temperatures are going to be up there! Head out on the water to enjoy the weekend with some good company, food and drinks at the Lake. Stay hydrated!
CAMDENTON, Mo. — A massive development planned between Camdenton and Linn Creek continues to move forward.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Dr. Anthony Fauci and the Biden administration colluded with social media giants to suppress free speech under the pretense of stopping misinformation: that's the claim made by Missouri and Louisiana in federal lawsuits against the Biden administration. The two states' …
MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. — Three people were injured Wednesday in a crash on Ivy Bend Road.
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — The second year of the new Midwest Coast Wakesurf Open did not disappoint. Dozens of competitors and many more spectators descended on Ha Ha Tonka Cove on Friday, July 16 for a day of wakesurfing fun in the sun.
You can't go wrong with anything on the Dog Days menu but here are some of our Lake Expo favorites!
If you're looking for a sweet treat and a strong drink, Dog Days can do both with these great cocktails!
Whether it’s a steamy day in July or really any other time the sun’s shining, Dog Days is one of the Lake’s most popular water bars: and for good reason!
MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. — A Versailles man was injured Tuesday in a motorcycle crash on Route TT.
World-ranked UFC fighter Dustin Jacoby is coming to Lake of the Ozarks this week to celebrate a knockout win.
Ever wanted to hike at Ha Ha Tonka State Park at night? There's an opportunity coming up to do so!
ST. FRANCOIS COUNTY, Mo. — A missing baby has been found, after an Endangered Person advisory alerted Lake of the Ozarks area residents he may be in the area.
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — A Sunrise Beach woman was seriously injured Monday in a PWC crash at Linn Creek Cove.
Whether you’re driving a car or a boat at Lake of the Ozarks, unfortunately accidents are a possibility. Even the best drivers can encounter circumstances out of their control: from a patch of black ice to a PWC that comes out of nowhere, an accident can happen to anyone. And if the worst do…
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. — The body of a local attorney who has been missing since July 11 has been found in the parking lot of Lake Regional Hospital.
POMME DE TERRE LAKE, Mo. — A Bolivar man drowned Friday on Point 12 of the main channel on Pomme De Terre Lake.
It’s going to be another scorching week at Lake of the Ozarks. The area is expected to see temperatures in the 90s and 100s all week, with sky-high temps this weekend.
In 1960, four troopers were trained in scuba diving to serve part time with a Water Rescue Recovery Unit. The team recovered four bodies that first year. Other officers would join the unit within two years and a four-wheel drive pickup truck with camper, boat, and other special equipment wou…
The Lake of the Ozarks is about as close as you can get to a tropical paradise in Missouri. With warm weather, sand beaches and boats galore, it’s like having Florida in your backyard. But there’s one piece of the tropics that’s harder to find in Missouri: palm trees.
