K.D. Michaels and Luanna Fullerton cover the outpouring of support for the families of Gariel Ramirez and Michael Hislope.

Branson Bank announces promotions of two

Branson's recently opened low-cost spay and neuter clinic may be forced to close its doors. Snip City, a vital mission of the Branson Humane Society, offers spay and neuter services at very reduced prices to help with pet overpopulation in our area. Spaying and neutering prevent unwanted litters, reduces intake in shelters and helps dogs and cats enjoy longer and healthier lives. "Right now, we are facing a difficult reality," explained a Branson Humane Society representa

Crews and equipment will be close to traffic in areas. Drivers are urged to find alternate routes. No signed detours are planned.

Under the bill, students who leave scheduled instructional periods without authorization to participate in protest activities would be marked absent.

Bonniebrook Art Gallery and Kewpie Museum is seeking volunteers to help them get ready for their 2026 opening. Bonniebrook, the home of artist Rose O'Neill, is operated by the Bonniebrook Historical Society and is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization, 100% volunteer run. The facility is maintained through gift shop sales, donations, fundraisers and ticket sales for tours of the house and art gallery. Last year, volunteers were able to replace the roof on the Rose O'Neill H

A trial date has been set for two entertainers accused of sexual exploitation of children. Garry and Janine Carson, magicians who have performed their "Escape Reality" magic and dinner show in Branson in recent years, will go to trial on a federal indictment. The indictment alleges that the two coerced a minor to perform sexually explicit acts for photos and videos between January 2023 and June 2025. Both have pleaded Not Guilty to the charges. In addition to their shows

The training strengthens proactive risk management efforts while supporting the long-term health and sustainability of the community’s urban forest.

Branson hosted the Kansas City Chiefs Cheer Team for cheer training camps and trips throughout the course of the agreement, as well.

If you have not yet found love, maybe you truly are looking in all of the wrong places. A local organization hopes to help you out by setting you up with the perfect blind date. Voices for Taney County Animals is a nonprofit designed to support the needs of all shelter animals in Taney County through fundraising, donations, volunteer support and awareness. Their most recent project is their Blind Date program. This is your opportunity to show some love to a local shelter

Through outcome-driven programs, caring mentors and a safe, welcoming environment, the Club provides local youth with opportunities to build healthy habits, develop strong relationships, make education a priority and discover their purpose.

Different focus areas of H2Ozarks include water quality monitoring, encouraging citizen involvement through training such as how to conduct testing; invasive species management; septic system education and remediation; landowner assistance program applications to help qualifying landowners with costs of needed remediation; and watershed management plans that must be in place in order to apply for grant assistance funds for distribution.

WISEWOMAN (Well-Integrated Screening and Evaluation for Women Across the Nation) provides heart disease and stroke prevention screenings and education to women who are 35-64 years of age and meet income guidelines.

The Chief made it clear that this program is not to conduct random sweeps or stop people on the street to ask for papers. It intends to target dangerous criminals who are already victimizing the community.

The new programs, developed in partnership with the Hollister R-V School District and the Branson Convention Center, will provide hands-on training for employment in custodial services and the hospitality industry, respectively.

The legislation mandates that health care providers exercise reasonable professional care to preserve the life and health of the child and ensure the child is transported to and admitted to a hospital, with mandatory reporting requirements of violations.

The inn's residents and others had been raising alarms about the living conditions inside the inn. They described the place as “horrid,” filled with serious bed bug and cockroach infestations.

Elevate Branson’s mental health services include individual and group therapy sessions on a sliding scale, based on a client’s annual income.

On Tuesday, February 10, Hollister and Silver Dollar City teams will kick things off, hitting the water at 11 a.m., with the remaining participants having their turn on Wednesday, February 25.

House of Hope, Branson's warming center, has been working diligently to help those who are unhoused or in need of a warm place to stay during the recent winter weather. House of Hope opens any night that temperatures are forecasted to drop to 32 degrees or below overnight. Due to extreme cold, combined with snow, House of Hope opened their doors 19 nights in a row in January. On three of those days they remained open around the clock. On a typical night, House of Hope ope