Your employer-sponsored retirement plan is a valuable asset. But sometimes things happen that can affect the status of your plan. So, for example, if you work for a hospital that changes owner…
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Of the 102 Mayflower passengers, 45 died during that first winter.
It’s that time of year: communities at Lake of the Ozarks are growing merry and bright, for Christmas, New Years, and December holidays. From one-day events to the largest light display in cen…
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LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — Winds could gust up to 60 mph at the Lake on Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning, as a storm system moves through the region.
The real estate market is on fire at Lake of the Ozarks; just ask any realtor, surveyor, remodeler, or mortgage loan officer. But behind every transaction are people and the stories that broug…
We will not walk in fear, one of another.
New cases of COVID-19 are increasing in every state, and hospitalizations are on the rise. Mid-Missouri is following the national trend. Locally, COVID numbers are now higher than they have ev…
My 18-year-old son, who has Down Syndrome, had a dental procedure done last week. We were supposed to have it done in March, but due to the cancellation of outpatient procedures, it was postpo…
Camdenton High School sophomore Gunnar Schuster has achieved the “Future” level of the FBLA Business Achievement Awards. Gunnar completed a list of assignments to receive this honor. Click her…
“What if I told you that the left wing and the right wing belong to the same bird?”
Divorce is common in our society, but that doesn’t make it any easier to navigate. If you’ve recently finalized a divorce, you’ve likely been coping with uncertainty and tension, but you can s…
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OSAGE BEACH, Mo. — An attic fire brought firefighters out to Bonnie Cafe in Osage Beach, Saturday night.
High winds and steep terrain challenged firefighters and conservation personnel battling a fast-moving wildland fire on Thursday, November 19, off Route RA, in Laurie. According to Gravois Fir…
An iconic Lake of the Ozarks hotspot will be redeveloped into high-end waterfront condos: Topsider Condominiums are now available for reservation. What was once the most popular destination at…
Tips to make you look like a holiday-decorating pro.
Big Surf Waterpark is a Lake of the Ozarks summer activity staple. It's family-friendly, well-suited for locals and vacationers alike, and—aside from the Lake itself—arguably the most popular …
The Camdenton School District is recognizing Camdenton Middle School Principal Matt Stacey, for this week's Teacher of the Week.
LAKE OZARK, Mo. — A concrete truck driver was rattled Thursday morning when a deer hunter’s bullet missed him by just a few inches.
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LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — High winds will make for dangerous fire conditions today throughout central and southern Missouri, and the National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning as a…
Winter is just around the corner, and Lake residents and second home owners know that the weather at the Lake can easily fluctuate from one day to the next – and even from the morning to the a…
Winters are cold at Lake of the Ozarks—cold enough that a personal watercraft needs winterization before the deep chill sets in. Winterizing a personal watercraft is an important procedure tha…
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. — Two people are facing felony charges after authorities say they grabbed more than $4,000 worth of merchandise from the Coach outlet store and ran out the front door.
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The Dam Food Tour hit The Malted Monkey earlier this year, but for the winter it's been taken over by The Sushi Monkey!
Recently, I penned an OpEd suggesting five bold new initiatives to stimulate Lake area economic growth and take the Lake to next level and make it a “Worldwide Destination”. Here's the first: …
Year to year, the evolution of computer technology can be staggering. In most cases, the advancements cause disruption— and opportunity—in every industry. In real estate, one such disruption i…
MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. — The Morgan County R-II School District has implemented a mask mandate for all students, effective Nov. 17.
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It is perfectly ridiculous to go about whimpering and drawing long faces because the scientists have added one more chance of painful and premature death to a world which already bristled with such chances and in which death itself was not a chance at all, but a certainty.
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. — Powerful thunderstorms on Saturday night ripped open a commercial center in Osage Beach, and the National Weather Service is blaming straight line winds for the damage.
LAKE OZARK, Mo. — The Missouri State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire that struck the Al Elam Real Estate building early Sunday morning, causing massive fire, smoke and water damage.
FORT SMITH, Ark. — The Fort Smith Advertising & Promotions Commission has hired Lake of the Ozarks Convention & Visitor Bureau Director Tim Jacobsen as their new Director.
LAKE OZARK, Mo. — Firefighters battled a blaze overnight that damaged the Al Elam Real Estate building in Lake Ozark.
It’s almost Thanksgiving. And although 2020 may have been a difficult year for you, as it has been for many people, you can probably still find things for which you can be thankful – such as y…
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OSAGE BEACH, Mo. — A line of storms that blasted through central Missouri on Saturday evening left significant damage in its wake, at a commercial center in Osage Beach.
Camdenton R-III School District employees have been recognized as the November Classified Employee of the Week. The district announced the following:
Lake of the Ozarks native son Mike Hopkins will head to space on Sunday evening, part of an historic launch through a partnership with SpaceX and NASA. Hopkins and three other astronauts are headed to the International Space Station for a six-month stint. At the end of this mission, 51-year-…
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It’s been a long road for residents of Brumley who have been working to save the Brumley Auglaize Swinging Bridge, which was in danger of closing due to lack of funding to maintain it’s cables and structure, which had been rated “poor” condition by engineering companies in 2018.
When it comes to custom home building, room editions and remodeling, it can be difficult to find a local, one-stop shop capable of handling a project from concept to completion. It can be even more challenging, perhaps, to find a construction company skilled in bringing the creature comforts…
LACLEDE COUNTY, Mo. — The testimony of students who say former Camdenton R-3 Schools janitor Jesse Devore exposed himself to them was found to be reliable in a hearing this week, in Laclede County Court.
Last month, I penned an OpEd outlining the likely economic impact the pandemic would have on the Lake economy. I noted that economic growth at the Lake was stagnate even before the pandemic. I advocated that for economic growth to return, creative destruction would need to be embraced and bo…
Four students at Camdenton High School scored among the top business students nationwide on rigorous exams to test their business knowledge. The exams are part of the school’s High School of Business™ program, a national accelerated business administration program of MBA Research and Curricu…
This Veterans Day will be different. Many assemblies and ceremonies have become yet another casualty of 2020. I did get offered to speak at Lake West Christian Academy but I chose not to do it because of other commitments. I enjoy the events that schools put on and the opportunities they giv…
CAMDENTON, Mo. — A Camdenton man with a history of domestic assault is facing two felony charges, after a brutal assault on a 71-year-old, Monday just after midnight.
On November 7, 2020, the Camdenton Speech and Debate Team competed against 37 other schools from three different states at the REPMO Online Invitational tournament.
A major gift from St. Louis-based Ameren Corporation is providing $48,000 in emergency grant funding for non-profits at Lake of the Ozarks.
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — Powerful winds gusting up to 60 miles per hour are possible Tuesday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service, as a cold front sweeps across Missouri.
It’s only mid-November, but it doesn't feel too soon to say this: 2020 is the year Americans were traumatized by media.
A huge sigh of relief could be heard around the lake as the Bagnell Dam Strip Association announced that there will, indeed, be a Christmas Parade in Lake Ozark.
The Lake Area Chamber recently held a ribbon cutting for Go To Blu at #1 Willmore Lane in Lake Ozark. The ribbon cutting took place on Oct. 30, 2020 at 11:30 AM. Attendees included Go To Blu staff members, as well as several Lake Area Chamber staff, board members, and volunteers. The ribbon…
Every fall, Eldon Nazarene Church members make masses of apple pies. This year's proceeds from sales of the pies, bought by members of the community, will help feed, clothe, and provide schooling for more than 40 orphans in Uganda at the Hope Orphanage.
You’ve no doubt heard reports of personal data being stolen and used for financial fraud – anything from online shopping on your credit cards to actual theft from your financial accounts. This problem won’t go away anytime soon – but you can take steps to defend yourself.
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. — One person was killed in a fire, Thursday afternoon in Osage Beach.
GRAVOIS MILLS, Mo. — Dozens of firefighters responded to a farm on Route TT near Gravois Mills, on Wednesday, Nov. 3 to battle a massive hay bale fire.
LAURIE, Mo. — Authorities are investigating a fire that destroyed a commercial structure near downtown Laurie on Thursday afternoon.
LAURIE, Mo. — A tunnel of flame and black smoke billowed from a building in Laurie, Thursday afternoon.
Whoops! Missouri Wrongly Paid Over $8 Million In Medicaid For Prisoners, Non-Residents, Auditor Says
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — More than $8 million in Medicaid overpayments may have been made to ineligible recipients over the past three years, according to a new audit released by Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway.
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In an area where backyards are as rare as sidewalks, dog parks are a hot commodity. Any dog owner in the Lake area who has shopped for a house knows the unique challenges of living at the Lake with dogs. Few lakefront homes have big enough back yards for canines to run and play. But Lake are…
Camdenton Schools and the Smith Law Firm have recognized Mrs. Lu Tana Griffin, Kindergarten Teacher at Dogwood Elementary School, as Camdenton's Teacher of the Week.
The development of a tiny homes district in Lake Ozark to address an affordable housing crisis is one step closer to reality.
Two important steps have been taken toward improving City of Lake Ozark streets.
As the Presidential election results continue to play out across the nation, here’s a look at how Missourians voted on Nov. 3, and the result of statewide races.
The holidays bring a time of giving and cheer in the lake area. One organization has used the season as a teaching lesson for children who are either homeschooling, or dismissed to home for distance learning. The Lake Area Resource and Education Center will be hosting a series of after schoo…
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — Warm temperatures and clear skies are in store for the Lake area this week.
Courageous and dedicated, men and women of the U.S. military lay their own lives on the line for their fellow countrymen. Throughout the centuries, American heroes have helped secure for our country’s citizens the promise of a better future and a better place to live, work, and dream. So it’…
LAKE OZARK, Mo. — More than 150 members of the Lake business community gathered for the Lake Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Fall Dinner and Awards Ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 at The Regalia Hotel & Conference Center.
A well-known member of the Lake of the Ozarks powerboating community has been indicted on federal mail wire fraud charges, in the U.S. District Court of Minnesota.
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Sipping a glass of red or white with a view of a lake draped in autumn's colors... it almost sounds too idyllic to be true. But Lake of the Ozarks people know better.
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. — The Lake of the Ozarks has a new McDonald’s location: the restaurant on Hwy KK in Osage Beach opened this week. They are located at 1100 Hwy KK. Currently customers can enjoy their McDonald’s favorites in the drive-thru or place an order inside for carry out. In addition t…
Shootout charitable donations accelerated again this year, as the biggest unsanctioned boat race in the nation brought in $400,000 for charities. The Lake of the Ozarks Shootout is—by far—the biggest charitable event at the Lake, both in size and in the amount of money raised.
A spooky weekend is in store at the Lake! The Lake area's many ways to celebrate Halloween—for little ones and adults alike—have not been dampened by the coronavirus. Get dressed up, grab the kind of mask everyone can agree is fun to wear, and go enjoy the weekend!
Camdenton Schools and the Smith Law Firm are honoring Mr. Brent Stuart, LCTC Technical Math instructor, as Camdenton's Teacher of the Week.
The Lake of the Ozarks' three chambers of commerce recently held a joint ribbon cutting to celebrate the Grand Opening of Ballparks National, at the new ballpark located at 480 Kissick Way in Macks Creek.
CAMDENTON, Mo. — Police are investigating after a fight at Whisker’s Bar & Grill on Friday night let to rumors of a shooting.
CAMDENTON, Mo. — Missouri Governor Mike Parson will be stopping in the Lake area on Monday evening, Oct. 26, as part of his week-long “Mike Works Bus Tour.” The incumbent Republican governor is running for re-election against challenger Nicole Galloway (D).
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — A storm system moving into Missouri could bring more than 3 inches of rain and the chance for wintry weather this week at the Lake.
Equipped with hands-on training and continuous on-site and virtual education from Ceramic Pro — a California-based company with approximately 3,500 certified installers across North and South America, the owners of Extensive Detailing have brought more than just a mobile detailing service to…
Election Day is little more than a week away. As a citizen, you may feel the results will affect many aspects of life in this country. But as an investor, your situation probably won’t change after the votes are counted.
Fall brings an uncommon beauty to the already scenic Lake of the Ozarks, as hardwood trees from oaks to maples to hickories set the hillsides ablaze with color. And while many folks likely have a favorite "off the beaten path" spot to view the fall colors, we all pass a stunning display on l…
The boating season is drawing to a close, but the cold weather buying season will heat up soon. On snowy nights, potential boat buyers will hunch over computers and cellphones looking at boats for sale, dreaming of sugarplums and their first boat, while current owners with two-footitis seek …
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LINN CREEK, Mo. — A lumber truck caught fire and was slowing traffic Thursday afternoon, on Highway 54 in Linn Creek.
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Only one in every 30,000 deer is an albino. But this year at Lake of the Ozarks, LakeExpo readers have spotted at least two different deer who were white as snow.
Much of the country was shut down in 2020, thanks to government responses to Covid-19. But Lake of the Ozarks was very publicly—even notoriously—open for business. A short-lived local shutdown of restaurants and salons expired before the busy boating season arrived at Memorial Day.
MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. — The Morgan County R-II School District will be moving to all-online learning for nearly two weeks, beginning Thursday, Oct. 22.
