Other possible closures include that of Carpenter Drive and Cedar Valley Road in 15-minute increments as roads are connected to the new bridge.

If convicted on the assault or unlawful weapon use charges, any of the four could be sentenced to life in prison.

Landsaw is alleged to have left the area of the first conflict and gone into a common area of the residential complex where an incident with a fourth victim was reported to take place.

Hunter is alleged to have told sheriff’s deputies he knew there was a structure in the background behind the RV but that he “did not know it was a house.”

New to the hiring event this year is a window of time reserved specifically for veterans and their spouses to meet with employers.

As part of this transition, Cox HealthPlans will no longer offer ACA Marketplace coverage directly in their current five-county region beginning in 2027.

Donations may be made through the House of Hope website, houseofhopebranson.org, or in person at 217 Veterans Boulevard, Branson.

A major role of the Table Rock Lake Community Foundation is to establish endowed funds for the purpose of funding this community grant-making program

News briefs from the area

To get an inside look at what this major event means for the Branson community, the Branson Globe sat down with Jesse James Dupree, a spokesperson for the event and the “frontman” and lead singer and guitarist of the Southern rock band Jackyl...

Elevate Community, the growing tiny home development that is an outreach of Elevate Branson, just hit another milestone. The 11th house has arrived on the Elevate Community site.

The Stone County Sheriff’s Office executed a narcotics-related search warrant on Aug. 6 at a residence located at 72 Spin Wheel Lane in Blue Eye.

A local church is helping to prepare students and educators for a successful school year. New Beginnings Church in Hollister is offering a Back to School Blessing in preparation for the 2026-27 school year. Set for August 23, the Blessing will be held during the morning service. Children, teachers and all involved in the field of education, will be invited to come to the front of the church, where they will be prayed over by pastors and church leaders. "As families prep

“We are deeply appreciative of Steve Plaster and the Foundation Board for entrusting us with this extraordinary property,” Huffman added.

Progress continues on the promised Silver Dollar City Resort. Now set for a 2027 opening, the first theme park resort in the region will boast more than 260 rooms, amazing indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a full-service restaurant that will be open to the public, an expansive two-story tall lobby, and an unprecedented amount of meeting space for indoor and outdoor events. Outside space will feature fire pits, grills and amazing scenic views for the enjoyment of resort gue

The Missouri Tax Free Weekend exempts only the state sales tax of 4.225%.

The main purpose of the Cooling Center is to offer a safe place for anyone to escape the dangerous temperatures, but House of Hope guests receive so much more during their visits.

Participation in the survey will ensure the resulting data accurately reflects the health concerns and priorities of Taney County residents.

Tuesday's elections brought moderate voter attendance as several races were decided. In Taney County, a total of 10,681 ballots were cast, representing 26.14% of voters. Taney County saw several contested races on Tuesday. Brad Hughes narrowly secured the office of Prosecuting Attorney, with 44% of the vote. Dawn Bilyeu will continue to serve as County Auditor, having received 60.94% of votes. Marshall Howden was chosen Branson Township Committeeman with 55.71% of

Many names will appear on the ballots in both Stone and Taney County in next week's election. Some names may be unfamiliar to our readers, so we wanted to give you the opportunity to meet the candidates. STATE AUDITOR Scott Fitzpatrick (Republican): Scott is the incumbent State Auditor for Missouri, a position he has held since 2024. Fitzpatrick served as State Treasurer from 2019 to 2023 and the State Representative for District 156 from 2014 to 2019. Fitzpatrick is kn