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…
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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 eli…
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LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — This weekend is expected to start out with a rainy and icy Friday, followed by a dry but frigidly cold Saturday and Sunday.
MILLER COUNTY, Mo. — A Chicago man has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in a crime whose plot seemed to be drawn from the Netflix series "Ozark."
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.
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. – The Lake area will see nearly every type of precipitation beginning Thursday night into Friday.
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.
CAMDENTON, Mo. — Tom Martin, debate coach and teacher at the High School, has been named Camdenton School District Teacher of the Week.
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 …
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 …
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.
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 Oz…
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 guideline…
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 y…
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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 m…
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Feathered residents of the World Bird Sanctuary and the Dickerson Park Zoo were the stars of Eagle Days last weekend. Attendees learned about birds of prey and were able to meet several up clo…
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 dumpe…
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 Domes…
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 …
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’…
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 …
Lake of the Ozarks is many things, but "boring" is not one of them.
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.)
The brig on a pirate ship. Your grandfather’s maybe-mobster hideout. A Lake twist on Dr. Frankenstein’s laboratory.
Of course my wife was not home in my direst hour of parenting.
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LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — A child's love for her parents is one of the strongest bonds that exists. Sometimes, the power of this love can inspire and lead to amazing things.
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LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — Happy holidays from LakeExpo.com! The Lake of the Ozarks—and much of the country may not get a white Christmas this year, but a warm-and-bright one instead!
President Donald Trump signed a measure last week raising the minimum age to purchase tobacco products to 21.
The Sunrise Beach Fire Protection District (SBFPD) Board of Trustees passed, in a 2 to1 vote, the district’s 2020 budget at their Thursday, Dec. 19 board meeting. Included in the budget was a four-percent raise for full-time firefighters. Also, in a 2-1 vote, the board passed a new Collectiv…
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The Lake of the Ozarks' boating magazine, Shore, has returned for 2020. The newest issue of the annual, locally published magazine is already making its way to select racks around the Lake area, with full-scale distribution to begin at the Overland Park and St. Charles boat shows in January …
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CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. — Two people were seriously injured on Thursday, and one was flown to treatment, resulting from a crash along Highway A.
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One of the more frequent questions that I am asked is what size beds should a vacation rental home or condo have and how many? Having the right bed configuration can lead to additional rental nights and help you take advantage of our off-season golf market.
Flames engulfed a 120-foot yacht off the MacArthur Causeway, which connects downtown Miami to South Beach, Wednesday night.
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SUNRISE BEACH, Mo. — Sunrise Beach Mayor/Board Chairman Samuel Curtis “Curt” Mooney passed away at Lake Regional Hospital on Monday, Dec. 16 of a massive heart attack. Mooney was 69 years old.
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. — The City of Osage Beach Board of Aldermen will consider a new law defining what counts as a “Dangerous Animal” and what the city can do about a resident who has one.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Rock Island Trail, a planned 144-mile hiking/biking trail through the heart of Missouri, will be a massive project to complete, but just took one important step forward.
Lake of the Ozarks area media company Benne Media will be broadcasting the Shootout boat races for the next three years. Ron Duggan, president of the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout, announced the three-year contract this week.
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LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — Some Lake-area students are getting an early taste of Christmas break, as multiple school districts will remain closed for a third day after a winter storm brought snow to the Lake on Sunday and Monday, Dec. 15-16.
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — It’s the most wonderful time of the year at the Lake: Slumberland Furniture and Scott’s Concrete are helping needy kids at the Lake get a good night’s sleep, with their annual Mattress Giveaway.
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After a slow-moving winter storm brought snow beginning Sunday afternoon and continuing throughout the day Monday, Lake area schools will be closed for a second day in a row.
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LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — Our current slushy, icy, snowy conditions at the Lake won't stick around long: temperatures in the upper 50s are expected by Sunday.
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. -- A layer of ice this evening and a winter storm warning all day Monday has prompted school officials across the Lake area to cancel classes.
Insurance is one of those things that we hate to pay for but are glad that we have it when we need it! If you are going to rent your home or condo to the vacationing public you definitely want to make sure that you have your property properly insured.
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — Winter weather will bring snow and ice to much of Missouri on Sunday and Monday, according to the National Weather Service’s forecast.
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. – On Dec. 4, board members of the Community Foundation of the Lake (CFL) accepted a generous check from Central Bank of Lake of the Ozarks President Jim Judas for the bank's portion of the 2019 Wingfest proceeds.
With air travel to and from the Lake on the rise, Lake of the Ozarks airports are growing to keep up. Recently, a block grant combining federal and state dollars paved the way for an apron reconstruction project at Osage Beach's Lee C. Fine Memorial Airport.
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LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — Winter weather is expected to hit the Lake this weekend with cold temperatures and a good chance of snow and other wintry precipitation.
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. — A 71-year-old Lebanon woman was killed in a crash on Route AA, Thursday evening, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
CAMDENTON, Mo. — Fire destroyed a garage and two vehicles, on Sunny Slope Circle, Tuesday afternoon.
The City of Camdenton has announced that Jeffrey Hooker has been selected as the new City Administrator. He is expected to be on the job sometime after January 6, 2020.
This week we talk about staying in touch with the Lakefront Living Community.
LAKE OZARK, Mo. — Starting in January, Ameren Mission will begin the annual winter drawdown of Lake of the Ozarks. This process helps provide room in the lake to handle larger spring rains. Property and dock owners at the Lake should take steps now to winterize their docks.
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — Recovery divers found the body of a 24-year-old Osage Beach man who drowned in a Lake of the Ozarks cove, Wednesday afternoon.
LAKE OZARK, Mo. — The 35th Annual Lake of the Ozarks Christmas Parade will ride through town on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 1 p.m. Special this year to the parade, The World Famous Lawn Rangers of Amazing Arcola Illinois will be in attendance, as this year's parade takes a "Mow-Town" theme.
CAMDENTON, Mo. – Three students from Camdenton High School were recently selected for the 2020 Missouri All-State Choir. Tyler Findley was selected as bass alternate, Marian Bennion was selected as a soprano, and Josh Crane was selected as a tenor.
CAMDENTON, Mo. – Thirty one students from Camdenton High School were recently selected as members of the Central District Missouri Music Educators Association All-District Honor Choir.
One person is missing and presumed drowned after a canoe capsized on Lake of the Ozarks, Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 10.
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — The folk-rock band The Avett Brothers will perform at Ozarks Amphitheater, on one of the biggest weekends of the year at the Lake.
LAKE OZARK, Mo. — Drivers will want to watch for a lane closure on westbound Highway 54, for part of the day on Wednesday.
LAKE OZARK, Mo. — Cannabis is about to be big business in Missouri, and the Lake of the Ozarks area will likely have its fair share of cultivators, manufacturers, and distributors, if license applications submitted to the Missouri Dept. of Health and Senior Services are any indication. One o…
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LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — This week is starting out a little cold, windy, and dreary with temperatures falling into the upper 30s along with a slight chance of rain on Monday. Temperatures are expected to rise throughout the week, with highs reaching into the low 50s.
An Emmy-winning TV series focused on celebrating the most unique places, people, and lifestyles in Missouri has turned the camera toward Lake of the Ozarks.
MILLER COUNTY, Mo. — A Sedalia man and three others were hospitalized in the early hours of Saturday, Dec. 6, after a rollover crash near Route W.
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. — A rollover crash on Highway 5, Friday night, was the scene of another collision, when a driver hit a fire truck responding to the first incident.
The Lake community will gather on the Camdenton Square, this Saturday, Dec. 7, for the annual Christmas on the Square. The annual event brings holiday fun to the Courthouse Quadrant in downtown Camdenton.
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. — An attorney hired by Camden County to evaluate several questions about the Tri-County Lodging Association and Camden County Business District says the county cannot withhold funds from the association without a court order.
The main reason people visit the Lake of the Ozarks is, well, the Lake. When I was a small boy visiting my grandparents who had a home on the water, I would float on an inner tube about a half mile from the dam and wait for the Tom Sawyer and Larry Don to pass by so that I could ride the big…
An online auction is offering deep discounts to many Lake of the Ozarks area establishments, through Monday, Dec. 9.
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Lake of the Ozarks! Here are the best places around the Lake to enjoy light displays sure to help even the Grinchiest get in the holiday spirit...
BOLLINGER COUNTY, Mo. — Two children and one adult drowned in two separate incidents in southeast Missouri, as powerful storms moved across the country during Thanksgiving weekend.
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LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — Happy December! This month will start out with temperatures fairly mild for December, with highs expecting to reach all the way up to 57 on Thursday with a slight chance of rain!
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. — A Macks Creek man is charged with seven felonies, after authorities he say he sexually abused a young girl for years.
