A former Missouri Highway Patrol trooper involved in the 2014 drowning of a handcuffed Iowa man ended his fight to get his job back after the state agreed to pay him more than $200,000.
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Recently, we’ve seen an increased interest in mindfulness, although the concept itself is thousands of years old. Essentially, being mindful means you are living very much in the present, high…
CAMDENTON, Mo. – Recently, Classroom Impact Grants were awarded to several teachers and schools within the Camdenton School District.
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. – This summer, Sebastian Sanchez from Macks Creek, Mo. will join outstanding elementary school students from across the state to take part in a unique academic and career or…
CAMDENTON, Mo. – Camdenton High School students Tyler Hunter and Payton Sapp have officially achieved SBE Gold Certification through DECA. SBE, a school-based enterprise, is an entrepreneurial…
CAMDENTON, Mo. – Camdenton R-III School District employees Chad Hoots, Shawna Calton, Amy Mills, and Amanda Baranowski are recognized for receiving the February Classified Employee of the Week.
CAMDENTON, Mo. — Jacy Lewis, counselor at Hurricane Deck Elementary, has been named Camdenton School District Teacher of the Week.
LAKE GEORGE, NY — This year marks six decades since a homemade submarine called Baby Whale, tied to a dock in Dark Bay, disappeared one summer night.
“It’s the bill that won’t die,” says Rocky Miller of his HJR 87, the bill that could bring casino gambling to the Lake of the Ozarks area (but not the Lake itself). Groups are lining up to kil…
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LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — This week will start off cloudy and rainy with high temps in the mid-50s. Sunshine with cooler temperatures is expected mid-week.
Missouri's Sex Offender Registry lists more than 19,000 sex offenders in the state.
MILLER COUNTY, Mo. — Mark Edwards, former teacher at School of the Osage, was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Friday, Feb. 14, after pleading guilty to Statutory Sodomy. Edwards admitted se…
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At the end of this decade, I’ve researched the lake real estate market stats to show how the market looked in 2019 stacked up against 2010.
LAKE OZARK, Mo. — A plan by Magruder Limestone to mine an area adjacent to Highway 54 has generated some confusion among nearby residents, and the City of Lake Ozark is trying to clear the air.
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — Lake-area native Christopher Foster has been helping expansive growth at the Santa Monica Pier on California's west coast where he and his wife, Anastasia Roark Foste…
CAMDENTON, Mo. — The man who allegedly brandished a firearm at Gerbes Supermarket and stole hundreds of prescription pills was still in critical condition at University Hospital, in Columbia, …
The suspect in Sunday's armed robbery at Gerbes Supermarket shot himself during a standoff, police say, and is in serious condition.
Gypsy Rose, the pirate ship that hosted parties and sailed for years in Captain Ron's Bar & Grill's cove on Lake of the Ozarks, went on an unplanned trip to Davy Jones' Locker last fall.
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Thousands turned out for the Mardi Gras Pub Crawl at Lake of the Ozarks on Saturday, Feb. 8. Partiers hopped aboard buses that ran between 14 bars across Lake Ozark and Osage Beach as well as …
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LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — This week will start out with temperatures in the 40s, followed by a chance of snow and below-freezing high temps mid-week. Sunny skies and warmer weather is expected…
Trout anglers up for a challenge have a new way to test their skills: Missouri's Blue-Ribbon Trout Slam.
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Thousands turned out for the Mardi Gras Pub Crawl at Lake of the Ozarks on Saturday, Feb. 8. Partiers hopped aboard buses that ran between 14 bars across Lake Ozark and Osage Beach as well as …
CAMDENTON, Mo. — A man who allegedly brandished a gun and held up the Gerbes Supermarket pharmacy on Sunday is on the run, and police are asking the public for help.
You’re probably aware this is an election year. During the next several months, the candidates will discuss issues that should greatly interest you as a citizen. But as an investor, how concer…
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CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. — Two people were injured in two crashes involving the same vehicle on Wednesday evening, as snow blanketed the Lake of the Ozarks area.
The Morgan County R-II School board has hired Sid Doerhoff as an interim superintendent to work part-time to complete this school year.
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. — It has not been an especially snowy winter at Lake of the Ozarks, but the timing and nature of the season’s wintry storms has been enough to close Camdenton schools for ei…
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — Up to seven inches of snow is possible at the Lake on Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. That, combined with Tuesday's overnight ice accumulation, …
The always-popular and entertaining Lake of the Ozarks St. Patrick’s Day Parade is six weeks away, and behind-the-scenes planning has already begun.
CAMDENTON, Mo. – Camdenton Middle School and High School Assistant Band Director Dominic Zanaboni was awarded the Missouri Music Educators Association's "Outstanding Young Music Educator Award."
The Lake of the Ozarks Air Show will return to Camdenton in 2020, with aircraft spanning the decades and a unique focus on Vietnam War veterans. The 2020 Lake Air Show is set for Sept. 12, 202…
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Since they were initially welcomed to the Lake of the Ozarks in November of 2018, OakStar Bank has quickly become a familiar face within the community. Since 2018, they have acquired a total o…
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LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — A 51-foot boat burned and sank on Saturday afternoon, leaving a charred dock and a major cleanup job in its wake.
As a business owner, you’re always thinking of what you need to do now. But you can’t forget about the future – yours and that of your business. So it may be a good idea to consider your perso…
CAMDENTON, Mo. — The First Assembly Of God Church in Camdenton was damaged by fire on Friday. But it likely would have been far worse had Camden County Sheriff Tony Helms and Chief Deputy Jimm…
MILLER COUNTY, Mo. — A woman who eluded law-enforcement for more than 17 years now faces accessory to first-degree murder on a nearly 19-year-old murder case in Miller County, but she says there were more people at the scene of the murder.
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — It's still January, but Lake of the Ozarks area schools have already had quite a few snow days this winter. Because of the hilly terrain, and winding, gravel roads that criss-cross the region, it only takes a little wintry precipitation to make traveling treacherous…
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — Ozarks Amphitheater expects sellout crowds this summer, and for good reason: in addition to the popular roots-rock band The Avett Brothers, the amphitheater is bringing several beloved classic rock bands to Lake of the Ozarks.
It happened quickly, quietly, without media alarm. The SECURE Act moved through Congress and the President signed it into law before anyone with an IRA or 401K knew what happened. Now, investors are scrambling to protect their families from future tax burdens.
To The Editor: On January 14, 2020 I attended the Osage Beach Planning Commission Regular Meeting to support Rezoning Case 403 (Arapaho, LLC). I have no affiliation with Arapaho, LLC or the applicants. My purpose for attending the meeting is related to my firm’s strong support for the projec…
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. – The Community Foundation of the Ozarks awarded a $20,000 grant to Citizens Against Domestic Violence to support the work of a therapist for children in the Camdenton area. The grant was presented as part of the CFO’s new Rural Vitality Grants on Jan. 27 at the CFO o…
LAURIE, Mo. — Dr. Tracey Smith, who wanted to open a marijuana cultivation facility on the Lake of the Ozarks' west side, in Laurie, says the state of Missouri declined his application to do so.
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — More broadband Internet will be coming to rural areas near Lake of the Ozarks, thanks to a combined $14 million in loans and grants announced this week by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. -- Schools chose caution Wednesday morning as another dusting of snow blanketed the Lake area.
LAKE OZARK, Mo. — Construction of an interchange where a stoplight currently sits on Highway 54 in Lake Ozark, will begin next week.
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. — A 54-year-old man is dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, after a domestic disturbance on Monday, authorities say.
MILLER COUNTY, Mo. — A 19-year-old cold case murder has heated up. Miller County Law Enforcement on Tuesday morning announced one person has been arrested and charged in connection with the July 23, 2001 murder of Jerry Jeffries.
The Missouri Feral Hog Elimination Partnership (the Partnership) eliminated 10,495 feral hogs from Missouri in 2019, and will increase efforts in 2020 as multiple agencies work together to eliminate feral hogs from the state. Partnership members participating in on-the-ground trapping effort…
Lake of the Ozarks came to Kansas City, at the 2020 Overland Park Boat Show. Boat, dock, and lift dealers filled the Overland Park Convention Center on Jan. 23-26, 2020, along with scores of Lake of the Ozarks businesses who support the boating lifestyle: from insurance to financing, floatin…
A proposed 2,000-person waterfront amphitheater could be coming to Lake of the Ozarks, next to Backwater Jack’s restaurant and bar. However, some neighbors have concerns about the development.
If you’re fortunate, you’ll live independently and in good health throughout your retirement years. However, if you ever needed some type of long-term care, such as a stay in a nursing home, would you be financially prepared?
At Lake of the Ozarks, the market has never been better for lakefront home owners to turn their docks into cash and make room for a new floating oasis. Boaters attuned to the “Lake Life” upgrade for all kinds of reasons: more wells, swim decks, dock bars, and better-built structures for roug…
The world’s most iconic boat brand, crafting handmade boats for 145 years, has been brought back to Lake of the Ozarks by Big Thunder Marine.
The Overland Park Convention Center will almost look like a busy summer weekend in a Lake of the Ozarks cove this weekend! The exhibition hall is already filled with boats from Lake of the Ozarks, for the Overland Park Boat Show.
It might not have made the headlines, but a recently passed piece of legislation could affect the IRAs and 401(k)s of millions of Americans beginning in 2020. So, if you have either of these accounts, or if you run a business, you’ll want to learn more.
Talking about maintenance can be pretty boring stuff. However performing preventive maintenance versus doing reactive maintenance can save you big bucks and that is worth talking about.
Winter solstice may have been one month ago, but on the boater’s calendar, January is generally considered the middle of a vessel’s long winter nap. It’s time to check up on her. Why? How your boat fares over the long and, in some cases, brutal winter will help ensure a timely spring launch.
The 2020 Boat Show Season kicked off this month, with Progressive's Chicago Boat, RV, and Sail Show, as well as their Kansas City Boat and Sport Show. But there are plenty of shows ahead! The Lake of the Ozarks Marine Dealers Association (LOMDA) Overland Park Boat Show is this weekend, the S…
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. — Lake Regional Health System is pleased to welcome Henry Zeisel, CPA, FACHE, who will serve as the organization’s senior vice president of Finance and chief financial officer, beginning Feb. 10.
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- Premier 54, the No. 1 Chaparral dealer in the world, is absolutely loaded for 2020.
Now that we’ve closed the book on 2019, it’s officially Tax Season. As you prepare your tax returns for the April 15 deadline, you might already start looking for opportunities to improve your tax-related financial outcomes in the future. And one important step you can take is to connect you…
The "biggest liar gets the listing" is a common thought among real estate agents. In order to gain a listing, agents have an incentive to inflate a home’s value. Sellers often think their home is worth more than market value, and every homeowner wants to receive the highest price possible, w…
MILLER COUNTY, Mo. — A Chicago man has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and has been sentenced to 25 years in prison.
Lake Ozark doesn’t have the money to improve its streets, according to a 2019 engineering study, but the city’s most-trafficked road, Bagnell Dam Boulevard, is in need of significant work.
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — Every winter, Ameren—the utilities company that owns and operates Bagnell Dam, which impounds Lake of the Ozarks—drops the Lake’s water level by about six feet.
When a car crashed through the wall of Mid-County Fire Protection District Deputy Chief Drew Stark's home last weekend, it felt like déjà vu.
SUNRISE BEACH, Mo. — The National Association of Realtors® has announced that Ann Davidson, Beth Riggins, Nancy Rogers, Diana Sutherland, and Sara Veile, Realtors®, members of the Lake of the Ozarks Board of Realtors® (LOBR) of Sunrise Beach, MO, have become Major Investors in the Realtors® …
You’ve probably heard or read about inflection points. The term has a specific definition in mathematics, but it’s also used widely to describe historical or technological events, such as the Industrial Revolution or the creation of the internet – events that changed human existence in some …
Fans of the fictitious, fantastical fare that is the show "Ozark" agree that writers hit the mark on several aspects of Lake life. Here are six ways they get it right.
The long-awaited announcement of the release date for Season 3 of Netflix's award-winning show "Ozark" has finally arrived!
LAKE OZARK, Mo. — The city of Lake Ozark has taken a giant step toward encouraging recycling within the city and the Lake area.
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LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — It's four seasons in a week at the Lake: after flash-flood-level rainfall was followed by snow last weekend, high temperatures are expected to reach 60 degrees twice this week.
Calling electric vehicles "the future" is so 2019. Pretty much every major car manufacturer has one (or more) electric vehicle in their lineup. Does that mean boats are next?
Why do you invest? For many people, here’s the answer: “I invest because I want to enjoy a comfortable retirement.” And that’s certainly a great reason, because all of us should regularly put money away for when we’re retired. But you can also benefit by investing in your family and your community.
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — Forced by a downpour Friday, Bagnell Dam operators took emergency action opening floodgates at 11 p.m. to reduce the Lake level.
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — Water is one of the most powerful forces on the planet. It carves out canyons, powers communities, and… well, keeps all of us alive.
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — The historic Grand Auglaize Swinging Bridge in Brumley, Mo., is in a state of disrepair. But the bridge is a local favorite and a popular destination for adventurous tourists, residents and vacationers alike.
Ozarks Technical Community College says they're ready to spend up to $20 million on a Lake of the Ozarks campus. But Camdenton School District voters have to say okay.
The Ozarks are unique. The region defined by a low mountain range and plateau sprawls for 47,000 square miles across Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, and the southeastern corner of Kansas. The Ozarks have a distinct culture and the best recreational lake in the nation (or, if you prefer, the be…
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. – The Lake Ozark Swing Dance Club has won the coveted Spirit Award for 2020.
If you’re fairly new to investing, you might be wondering what sort of rules you should follow or moves you should make. And while everyone’s situation is different, there are indeed guidelines that make sense for all investors. Here are some to consider:
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo — The Lake of the Ozarks Community Bridge—commonly known as the "toll bridge"—has been connecting the Lake's east and west sides for nearly two decades. But as another year has drawn to a close, and local businesses and residents review their annual expenses, some can'…
CAMDENTON, Mo. -- Two days after being hit by a car while driving a powerchair in Camdenton, a disabled man is in stable condition and undergoing surgery, according to a family member.
I frequently get asked whether it is better to rent a particular property as a vacation rental or as a long term rental. The answer to that question is usually, “it depends.” Or “what do you mean by better?” The first thing that I ask someone with this question is, “Do you want to use the pr…
Omer and Jacquie Clark checked out of corporate life 25 years ago and moved full-time to Lake of the Ozarks. They saw an opportunity: Tropic Island Cruises.
SUNRISE BEACH, Mo. — The Lake of the Ozarks Village of Sunrise Beach could be in hot water, after a Department of Natural Resources (DNR) investigation says the village’s sewer operators dumped partially treated sewage—possibly as much as 12,000 gallons—onto a hillside just above the Lake.
CAMDENTON, Mo. – With more than 1,100 domestic violence shelters from across the country applying for The Mary Kay Foundation shelter grants this year, Lake area shelter Citizens Against Domestic Violence (CADV) has been named a 2019 recipient.
You may have heard that timing is everything. And in many walks of life, that may be true – but not necessarily when it comes to investing.
The Missouri Department of Conservation's annual study of fishing conditions at Lake of the Ozarks has a few predictions about the state of fishing the Lake in 2020, and anglers will be happy to hear it.
As 2019 draws to a close, you may be anticipating – or have already received – a year-end bonus from your employer. Or you might be receiving a substantial cash gift for the holidays. (If you’re really lucky, you might get both.) You can doubtlessly think of many ways to spend this money rig…
See birds of prey in the wild and up-close at this unique event at the Lake!
Lake of the Ozarks is the nation's #1 recreational lake and every summer becomes the third-largest population center in Missouri. That makes for some fantastically fun boating stories, and at LakeExpo, our job is to tell 'em!
Lake of the Ozarks is many things, but "boring" is not one of them.
The boating industry in 2019 brought new trends with a heavy emphasis on technology and connected boats. Last January, Raymarine/FLIR, an industry leader, introduced a new docking technology: Docksense is a first for recreational boaters in object recognition and motion sensing.
CAMDENTON, Mo. – Needing to get rid of your Christmas tree? Bridal Cave wants to toss it in the Lake! (And that's a good thing.)