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Taney County man charged with two counts of Failing to Register as Sex Offender
Hunepohl’s charges allege he knowingly failed to comply with registration requirements after beginning to reside in Cedar Creek within Taney County.
AJ Fahr
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Two dead following shooting in northern Stone County
During the search, deputies heard another gunshot coming from the woods behind the residence.

Joelene Powell
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Branson High School’s The Harbor Food Pantry expands access to community
The pantry is made possible through Christian Action Ministries, as well as Together for Kids, a partnership between the Silver Dollar City Foundation and Care to Learn

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Charges upgraded to manslaughter in case against Hollister man
The victim was standing in his yard when he was struck in the abdomen by the bullet. The victim was transported via Mercy Air Care to Mercy Hospital in Springfield.
AJ Fahr
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Branson PD gives reminder to be cautious when traffic lights are out
When two vehicles across from each other approach the intersection, and one is turning, the driver going straight through the intersection should proceed first, followed by the vehicle that is turning.

K.D. Michaels
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Branson audit is No. 1, sewer deficit is No. 2
The auditors did flag one material weakness, however. Keenan described it as an oversight where city procedures let some material errors go undetected until the external team found them.

Gary J. Groman
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Taney County Crisis Center: Federal funding cut
U. S. research shows about three women are killed every day by a current or former intimate partner.

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Branson has AI Data Center operation under control
In recent days, AI Data Centers and their impact on local communities have been a topic of discussion everywhere. From the U.S. Congress to state and local governments across the country, it seems that everyone is scrambling to control these centers and their impact. The good news is that in 2024, well before the current frenzy filled headlines and sparked public anger, Branson passed a zoning ordinance setting requirements for operating these centers and protecting our commu

Gary J. Groman
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Hiring fair connects area employers with potential employees
Tavares encouraged any area job-seekers who were unable to attend in person to check out the participating employers’ job postings online.

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Foster fathers charged in child abuse case
“Some nights, he would get whooped and then wake up the next morning to another whooping.”
AJ Fahr
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Volunteers needed for Crane’s First Coats for Kids event
The Knights of Columbus’ Coats for Kids program was created to help provide new winter coats to children in need.

Sarah Powell
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Before scammers strike: Sheriff Doug Rader talks scam awareness on Oct. 7
And one local sheriff is taking action to help residents recognize the warning signs before they become the next target.

Joelene Powell
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Branson Board tables $30K request for Christkindlmarkt support
At its last meeting, the Branson Board of Aldermen considered a proposal for $30,000 from the city’s Tourism Tax Contingency Fund to launch the new Branson Christkindlmarkt for this year’s Ozark Mountain Christmas. The proposal was submitted on behalf of the Branson Christmas Coalition by Executive Director Elizabeth Hughes and the producer of Christkindlmarkt, Jenny Caro. Christkindlmarkt will be located in The Shops at Branson Meadows. It will operate for about 15 days in

Gary J. Groman
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‘Lest We Forget’ ceremony held at College of the Ozarks on September 11
In his remarks, Rear Adm. Molinengo was humbly honest in reviewing the history leading up to the attacks.

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Alpha Gal info session coming to KAL
In a special addition to the regular Learning on Wednesday sessions offered throughout the season at Kimberling Area Library, mark your calendar for some important information on a Thursday evening instead: On Thursday, September 24, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., KAL will host a valuable session about Alpha Gal. This severe allergy to red meat as a result of a tick bite affects thousands of people across Missouri and Arkansas; it’s increasingly common to walk into a special ev

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Stone County Health Department brings recovery resources together
Observed each September, National Recovery Month celebrates individuals in recovery, recognizes t

Joelene Powell
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Air Show opening concert demonstrates military opportunities for musicians
The evening’s headline concert featured Roots in Blue, one of two popular groups within the U.S. Air Force Band of Mid-America.

Cynthia J. Thomas
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News briefs from around the region
News from around the region

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Taney County Sheriff’s Office debuts new website
The new site will be the department’s main information source to the community. Residents will be able to obtain necessary information from any electronic device from desktop computers to tablets and smartphones.

Jason Wert
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