Law enforcement agencies across the Ozarks are looking for qualified officers and Drury University is providing interested applicants the opportunity to apply for their Law Enforcement Academy.

Citizens who see their police officers suddenly showing facial fuzz or with a blue streak in their hair don’t need to worry if the department has changed their grooming standards; the officers are taking part in a fundraising campaign called “No Shave November.”

In an interview with the Branson Tri-Lakes News, the parents of Kanakuk abuse victim Logan Yandell said Kanakuk CEO Joe White lied to both of them about not knowing convicted child molester Pete Newman had been engaged in inappropriate behavior with kids prior to Newman’s 2009 arrest.

The Branson Board of Aldermen approved an addendum at their Tuesday, Nov. 22, meeting which would significantly change the pay scale for firefighters.

The city of Forsyth is filling positions left vacant by the resignations of several police officers. 

Branson Mayor Larry Milton is speaking out against what he says are false statements being made about himself and the Board of Aldermen regarding their position on the use of city tax dollars by the Branson Chamber of Commerce and CVB for marketing.

The Branson Board of Aldermen voted to extend the city’s deal with Baker Tilly to handle the city’s financial management.

A massage therapist is under arrest after being accused of committing an unwanted sexual act on a customer.

Liberty electric customers in Stone and Taney counties will see an increase in their bills starting on Dec. 1.

The Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery recently named a new hatchery manager. 

The city of Rockaway Beach has a new addition to their police force.

Customers having trouble paying their utility bill this winter may think the Missouri Public Service Commission’s “Cold Weather Rule” will help stop having utilities shut off, but it’s not always the case.

Elevate Branson celebrated their 15th anniversary with their annual Thanksgiving Lunch, held this year at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Branson. 

The cafeteria of the Reeds Spring Intermediate School was packed with friends and neighbors for the 2022 Reeds Spring Community Thanksgiving Meal. 

Three Branson students have earned All-State Choir honors.

Branson Public Schools will be hosting a series of public focus groups to get feedback from the community about the direction of the district.

Reeds Spring School was honored by the Missouri School Public Relations Association.

Elevate Branson will again celebrate the beginning of their story on Thanksgiving Day when they host the 15th Annual Love Your Neighbors Thanksgiving Day Lunch. 

 Crafters from all over the midwest came to Branson from Friday, Nov. 18 through Sunday, Nov. 20, for the 2022 holiday edition of Branson Market Days.

Top of the Rock golf course is now available for golf fans to play and enjoy even if they can’t make it to the Branson area.

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry held their annual award ceremony, with the Branson Chamber of Commerce leading a group of area leaders and elected officials receiving awards.

A new workforce housing complex has opened near the 76 Strip in Branson, but the complex is hoping to do more than just ease the significant need for affordable housing in Branson.

The Taney County Health Department is reminding county residents to be careful with food handling during the holidays.

Cox Medical Center Branson announced their addition of a new speech pathologist.

Some residents of Stone County can now get a rebate to help them get their septic tanks pumped out. 

Families looking for something unique to do together for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend have the opportunity to learn a craft involving tie-dye.

Story updated Nov. 21 3:30 p.m.

UPDATE Nov. 19 8 a.m.

The 11th Annual Branson Turkey Trot will take place on Thursday, Nov. 24, on Branson Landing starting at 8 a.m.

A group of Branson entertainers tried to match up with a NASCAR driver at the first “NASKART Entertainers Cup” on Sunday, Nov. 13, at the Track Family Fun Park’s Heavy Metal Highrise.