MILLER COUNTY, Mo. — Gary Sweet will likely spend the rest of his life in prison, after 26th Circuit Judge Matthew Hamner sentenced him for the murder of Jim and Sheri Parker at Riverview RV P…
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Is a lifetime of free beer worth a walk through a national forest during a heat advisory in the Ozarks? Plenty of people will undoubtedly think so, as they trek towards Busch's "Pop Up Schop,"…
When you see the bright yellow building at the docks near the Grand Glaize Bridge, you know you're there!
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A new medical flight company began servicing the Lake area in July. Air Medical Services' helicopter crew conducted a training on Monday, July 1 at the Woods Supermarket helipad in Sunrise Beach.
The Gravois Fire Protection District (GFPD) Auxiliary Association raised a record amount of money during their annual rib sale around the July 4th holiday, to send children to the Midwest Chil…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Governor Mike Parson signed 19 pieces of legislation into law on Thursday, July 11, concluding bill signings for the 2019 legislative session.
ST. JAMES, Mo. — In the central Missouri town of St. James, nearly 150 3rd-6th graders are gearing up for football season, but the program took a hit on Monday, when organizers found the leagu…
NORFOLK, Va. — Camdenton High School grad Ariana Chapa is training in the U.S. Navy to work on helicopter computer systems.
Summer is here at last. For many people, it’s time to get the car ready for a long road trip. And with GPS-enabled smartphones, it’s now a lot easier to navigate these drives without getting l…
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It's AquaPalooza weekend at the Lake, and that means lots of boats, live music, and coving out at Dog Days', as well as vendors and other entertainment and activities!
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. — After 30 years of service, Osage Beach Fire Chief Jeffrey Dorhauer has announced he will be retiring at the end of this year, due to medical issues.
MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. — A 78-year-old Camdenton man was hospitalized late Monday night after a crash on Highway 52.
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — There’s no better time to jump in the Lake: the National Weather Service says daytime temperatures will hang out in the upper 90s from Wednesday through Saturday, wit…
KIRKWOOD, Mo. — A builder based near the Lake of the Ozarks swindled six families that sought new homes in Kirkwood out of $356,000, the builder’s federal plea agreement says.
The young, male black bear who became Facebook-famous after dumpster-diving and hanging out on a dock at Lake of the Ozarks has been relocated by conservation officers, hoping to give him a se…
TABLE ROCK LAKE, Mo. — Two boating incidents left six people with injuries on Table Rock Lake, near Branson, Mo., last weekend.
In a monthly tradition at the Lake of the Ozarks, crowds came to the Bagnell Dam Strip on Friday to hang out, during Hot Summer Nights - 50 Years Of Hot Wheels & Hot Cars. Cars cruised the…
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LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — This week is expected to start out rainy, but should clear up by Wednesday, leading up to a hot and sunny weekend for Aquapalooza!
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — In June, Mark Maasen and the Poly Lift team were recognized by the Missouri Rehabilitation Association as being Employers Of The Year in Missouri: leaders in the stat…
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Renowned journalist, author, and CBS This Morning correspondent Bill Geist spent seven summers at Lake of the Ozarks in his teens and early twenties, working at Arrowhead Lodge, owned by his U…
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It's been nearly a year since the duck boat disaster that killed 17 people on Table Rock Lake and resulted in a flood of lawsuits against the business operating the attraction. A recent court …
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — Lake of the Ozarks is a beautiful place to bring family and friends for the summer: boating, swimming, enjoying watersports, and loving good food in the Lake's many r…
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. – The Community Foundation of the Lake has announced Amy Hernandez is the incoming president for the 2019-2020 term.
The annual Shootout Guide, the one-of-a-kind magazine that dives deep into the one-of-a-kind event, the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout, has arrived.
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — Two boats collided at dusk on the Lake’s Gravois Arm, causing minor injuries to one of the drivers.
It's going to be a music-filled weekend at the Lake!
It's going to be a music-filled weekend at the Lake!
Tucked among the trees, on a high hilltop overlooking the 28 Mile Marker of the Lake of the Ozarks, the old Swiss Village has been renewed.
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — At least three boats were damaged by a fire at the Village Marina docks on Wednesday evening.
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — Rubber duckies by the hundreds will make a splash-landing into the Osage River, for the annual Great Bagnell Dam Duck Drop, Aug. 2–3. Central Bank presents the 11th a…
Regardless of what stage of life you're in, you must make financial and investment decisions that will be with you for the remainder of your years. But the moves you make when you’re just star…
OSAGE RIVER — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has announced the last stretch of the Osage River that was closed due to high water – from the Missouri River to Lock and Dam #1 – has now reopened. This means the Osage River has now reopened for recreational boating for the entire length that…
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. – On Monday, July 8 and Tuesday July 9, Lake area residents who subscribe to Co-Mo Connect's television service experienced wide-spread outages. Service was interrupted from Monday morning through Monday afternoon at around 4 p.m. and then went down again Tuesday morn…
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LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — A boat caught fire on Monday evening after crashing into the shore, and the Highway Patrol says no one was injured.
Driving a boat comes with its own set of rules, and on a busy waterway like Lake of the Ozarks, ignorance isn’t a luxury boaters can afford.
The Lake of the Ozarks community has changed a lot over the last 30 years. Many of us who have been living at or visiting the Lake for decades have watched those changes unfold. Thirty years ago, the Lake was comprised of small, rural communities with relatively modest homes and income. Toda…
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LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — Temperatures at the Lake this week are expected to be in the upper-80's/low-90's with a slight chance of rain on Tuesday and Wednesday, leading up to a clear weekend!
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — A man drowned at Lake of the Ozarks, Sunday night, while swimming at the 56 Mile Marker.
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. — Four people were injured—one seriously—in a golf cart accident in the early hours of Saturday, July 6.
WARSAW, Mo. — A Warsaw woman has drowned after authorities say she tried to cross a low-water crossing near Truman Lake.
It's not very common that a dock company gets a call about removing a boat from a dock roof. But after a wild boat crash the night of July 3, that's the call Rough Water Dock received.
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LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — A wild crash left a boater seriously injured on Wednesday night, at the 28 Mile Marker.
IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776.
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — As the extended holiday weekend approaches, families with children will be looking to "get caught" by the Missouri State Highway Patrol while boating. That's because the Water Patrol Division will be handing out free t-shirts to children wearing a life jacket while …
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LAKE CHAMPLAIN, New York — After starting the day in second place, pro Casey Scanlon of Lake Ozark, Mo., won the FLW Tour at Lake Champlain last weekend.
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ELDON, Mo. — After the recent tornado in Eldon and Jefferson City, Eldon families had immediate funding needs for temporary housing. Several families were not able to return to their homes and required temporary housing in local hotels. Two families who lived outside the city also needed help.
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — Visitors to the "Best Recreational Lake in the Nation" have their choice of a variety of fun activities, festivals and fireworks displays to enjoy this Fourth of July holiday.
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — There's nothing quite like fireworks over the water, but the Highway Patrol is reminding boaters it's illegal to shoot fireworks from a boat.
Once again, it’s time for fireworks, picnics and parades as the nation celebrates Independence Day. Collectively, we enjoy many liberties, but some freedoms can be elusive – and financial freedom is one of them. What actions can you take to help yourself eventually declare your own financial…
The name “Big Thunder” is legendary at Lake of the Ozarks. The original Big Thunder Marina at the 8 Mile Marker was founded by Bob Morgan in 1987, and for years, the marina took care of many boaters and built a reputation for great service. Those will be hard shoes to fill, but a couple from…
Independence Day is the busiest time of the year at Lake of the Ozarks. And when it comes to fireworks shows, this is one of the most unique destinations in the country. This year professionally orchestrated pyrotechnics will explode for three straight evenings: Thursday through Saturday, July 4-6.
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — The body of 39-year-old Jason Russell, of Eugene, Mo., was recovered by divers on Sunday afternoon, June 30, around the 4 Mile Marker of the Lake.
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — Authorities are searching for a man who is missing, while others are hospitalized this morning after two boats collided around the 4 Mile Marker of the Lake on Saturday night.
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There are not enough sales to support the number of Realtors currently working at Lake of the Ozarks. While I know that the situation will be self-correcting to a certain extent, I have concerns about the level of service the public is receiving.
The Royal Catch Bar & Grill, located inside The Regalia Hotel & Conference Center is one of the Lake’s newest fine-dining restaurants. The cuisine is upscale, but the atmosphere is just what it needs to be: perfectly suited for a romantic dinner or drinks and appetizers with friends.
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Tips for keeping an overheating boat engine from wrecking your day on the water.
Drowning is a tragedy, and one that a place like Lake of the Ozarks—which hosts millions of visitors annually—is all too familiar with. But statistics from law enforcement and the Centers for Disease Control show many drownings can be—and should have been—avoided.
Escape Rooms—the recent business phenomena that swept the nation over the past few years—seem to have nearly endless possible variables. And at Lake of the Ozarks, a local Escape Room has partnered with Stark Caverns to create a one-of-a-kind escape experience.
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. — A proposed marijuana manufacturing facility on Old Highway 5 in Camdenton cleared a hurdle towards development, when it received a green-light from the Camden County Planning and Zoning Commission.
MILLER COUNTY, Mo. — A local EMT has been awarded a Medal of Valor for actions that were nothing short of heroic, when she rescued and treated a person who was caught in a burning vehicle earlier this year.
Located in Sunrise Beach, Mo., a seventies-themed food truck is turning curious visitors into faithful fans. Dubbed "Shooby Snacks," the food truck is driven by local Sheree Thibodeau.
The Key Gathering Place in Camdenton is a new community center with a Christian purpose: to create community, and get Christians beyond church walls and into the community where they can do good and bless others.
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The car that was driven into the Westlake Aquatic Center pool on Tuesday, June 18 has been removed.
The Gravois Volunteer Firefighters Association will sell smoked ribs Tuesday–Thursday, July 2–4 in Laurie. This is an annual event, held to help children ages 6 to 17, who have survived burn injuries and smoke inhalation to attend a Midwest Children's Burn Camp.
MILLER COUNTY, Mo. — An Eldon man died on Monday, after crashing his minivan off Highway 52, near VFW Road.
LAURIE, Mo. — Thanks to two young men, an elderly Laurie man is unharmed after his house caught fire on Sunday.
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages Missourians to make a splash this summer by getting outdoors and frogging. Frogging season begins June 30 at sunset and runs through Oct. 31. Those with a fishing permit or small-game hunting permit may frog for bullfrogs and green fro…
One month after an EF-1 tornado touched down in Eldon, Mo. the close-knit community is slowly working to rebuild and regain a semblance of order. The horrific tornado hit after many had already gone to bed on the evening of Wednesday, May 22. Delivering 104 mph winds, the twister toppled tre…
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. — A motorcyclist was seriously hurt in a crash on Route Z, Saturday evening.
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. — Two people were hospitalized on Saturday afternoon, following a major three-vehicle collision on Highway 7, near the intersection with Route EE.
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LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — It looks like it's finally summertime at the Lake! With sunny skies and temperatures near 90 all week, it's time to get out on the water!
The beautiful Lake of the Ozarks is a boater’s paradise, offering exciting events, water sports, great fishing, restaurants on the water's edge and a plethora of entertainment venues. Many have discovered too, that besides being a popular water destination, the surrounding Ozark hills offer …
OSAGE RIVER — The Missouri State Highway Patrol today announced the section of the Osage River from Lock and Dam #1 (12 mile mark) to the Route B Bridge (34 mile mark) at St. Thomas, Mo. is now open for recreational boating traffic. The Patrol’s Water Patrol Division, which has been monitori…
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — The largest swim-up bar at the Lake (and maybe the country, but they can't say that officially) has opened, at Regalia Hotel & Conference Center on Horseshoe Bend.
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ST. LOUIS — Missouri's health department has declined to renew the abortion license for the state's lone clinic, but a court order allows the St. Louis Planned Parenthood affiliate to perform the procedure — for now.
MARYLAND HEIGHTS — All lanes of Highway 141 were closed Wednesday in both directions, from Creve Coeur Airport Road to Creve Coeur Mill Road, as Creve Coeur Lake overtopped its banks and water flooded onto the road.
The search continues for Poo Dog, the eight-month-old pit bull who was stolen from his owners on June 9. The dog isn’t just an ordinary family pet: he's an emotional support dog for a young boy whose father is dying. The thieves swiped Poo Dog from Shady Gators, while the 12-year-old boy and…
MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. — A man was hospitalized on Thursday after his vehicle was hit by a teenage driver.
SUNRISE BEACH, Mo. — The Branding Iron Restaurant and Saloon burned to the ground on Saturday, March 16, but thanks to the tight-knit Lake of the Ozarks community, it is being rebuilt, and could open this fall.
Over the objections of a wide coalition of American citizens and environmental, conservation, food producer, fuel retailer, taxpayer advocate, and outdoor recreation industry groups, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently waived Clean Air Act provisions and eliminated the three-a…
One day after smoking meth and marijuana, a Miller County woman gave birth to her baby in a toilet. Seven or eight minutes later, she later told authorities, she pulled the baby out of the water. Finding the newborn dead, the woman wrapped her baby in a plastic bag, put her in a tote bag, an…
CAMDENTON, Mo. — After three years of struggling to regain momentum, Camdenton Youth Softball League leaders say the league has seen promising signs of growth this year. “Our softball teams have had great success in both wins and player development, and the girls are already looking forward …
A senior citizen headed to a water-exercise class accidentally drove through the wall and into the pool of Westlake Aquatic Center, on Tuesday morning.
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — A group of electrical contractors at Lake of the Ozarks is banding together to improve dock electric safety.
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for the Lake area including Camden, Miller, and Morgan counties through 5:15 p.m.
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — Three people were killed in vehicle-related incidents on roads in Camden, Miller, and Morgan counties, in a two-hour span on Saturday.
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LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — The Lake is set for another soggy week, with rain in the forecast every day but Thursday. Highs from the low-80s to the low-90s are expected.
Put a GoPro on your dog, and you might be surprised by what you learn, especially if you let him or her run unconfined in your neighborhood.
If you’re a dad, you may well be pleased to unwrap some tools as Father’s Day gifts. Of course, it might be a stereotype that all men are handy at repairs; women certainly can be every bit as good when it comes to building and fixing things. In fact, the construction process is valuable for …
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — Five people were reportedly injured in a boat explosion at Millstone Marina & RV Resort on Saturday afternoon.
LAKE OZARK, Mo. — A four-level ropes course is planned for the Bagnell Dam Strip, to open by spring 2020. The unique offering is an effort by one Lake area business developer to make the Bagnell Dam Strip in Lake Ozark, a more “family-friendly destination.”
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. — A location has been chosen for the proposed Destination Tournament Soccer Complex, pitched as an opportunity to bring a new off-water attraction to Lake of the Ozarks.
A Shady Gators patron stole an emotional support dog from a child who was on his way to visit his terminally-ill father in Florida, last weekend.
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This weekend at the Lake is packed full of fun family events! There's the 2019 Cigarette Rendezvous, Hot Summer Nights, the 3rd Annual Folds of Honor Charity Event, Diamond Rio live at Shawnee Bluff Winery, the Osage Howler Moonlight Race, and of course, more live music than you could ever h…
A favorite destination of adventurous tourists and locals is in danger of being closed.
There’s just something about a flybridge yacht that says freedom and luxury. The wind in your hair, the sensation of soaring high above the waves, the natural (but never ordinary) sights and sounds that immersion in a marine environment provides.
Heaven gained another angel on Monday morning, July 15, 2019. Joyce Marie Branson Hawn passed away, at the age of 73, peacefully at Windsor Estates in Camdenton, Missouri. Born to Curtis and Edythe (Deer) Branson of February 6, 1946 in Kansas City, Missouri.She made numerous friends in her l…
David Lynn Hinshaw, age 63, of Stoutland, Missouri, left his home on earth to join his heavenly father on Sunday, July 14, 2019, after battling a lengthy illness at his home in Stoutland, Missouri.David was born October 5, 1955 in Lebanon, Missouri, the son of James and Gayle (Edward) Hins…
