In January, the city of Branson closed their recycling center after over 20 years of operating, but residents of Branson and the surrounding area can still recycle, just at a different location.

Branson City Hall is opening back up for in-person meetings.

Visitors are, once again, welcome to come out and learn about the trout program and to feed the fish at the Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery.

A new Hollister business is open and ready to help everyone on their nutrition journey through delicious and healthy options.

Caribbean cuisine has found a new home here in the Ozark Mountains, in a new restaurant called The Coqui Here Restaurant and Bar. 

A 3-year-old boy was found unharmed after he went missing on April 8 at Westgate Branson Woods Resort.

  A woman from Branson died in a car crash in Hollister on Monday, April 5.

TikTok users are trespassing and using the failed Indian Ridge development as the backdrop in a ‘Missouri Ghost Town’ video. 

Do you love to write or create art? If you do, then the State of the Ozarks has a yearly event that could help showcase your artistic abilities in a fun and uniquely collaborative way.

Seniors will team up with local shelters to help find ‘furever’ homes for shelter pets at an adoption event in Branson. 

On Friday, April 2, Elevate Branson invited the community to the Elevate Branson’s campus for their Autism Awareness Day.

In case of emergency, Stone County residents now have the ability to reach 911 emergency services by text messaging. 

As Taney County voters head to the polls for the Municipal Election on Tuesday, April 6, it is important for them to know what to expect. 

A new fire station is being constructed to expand coverage and better serve the citizens in a highly populated area of southern Stone County.

Under the cover of darkness and beneath a starry sky, some lucky participants got to learn about the elusive owls that make Missouri their home. 

The historic Riverside Bridge has been returned to its original home, next to The Ozark Mill in Ozark.

With a keen eye and a basket in hand children can show off their hunting skills as they search for eggs, candy and prizes left by the Easter Bunny at area Easter events this weekend. 

The Branson Parks and Recreation department never fails to offer events and programs to get everyone outdoors.

April kicks off the 2021 season with an event in Hollister that helps showcase the artistic expression of locals.

Six missing individuals are safe and accounted for after capsizing their canoes on Lake Taneycomo Sunday evening, March 28.

Two dog’s paths were forever changed and connected by sharing in a unique parenting experience. 

Last March, COVID-19 lockdowns canceled many families’ spring break plans to visit Branson. Streets, restaurants, shows, and stores that were normally packed with tourists were experiencing the slowest spring break they’ve seen in many years. 

The Taney County Health Department (TCHD)  has increased their COVID-19 vaccination efforts by opening a new clinic facility.

The Tourism Tax has been a huge help in supporting the cost of the city of Branson’s infrastructure and marketing for years.

Positive cases of COVID-19 in Taney County continue to be on a downward trend as vaccination efforts increase with new tiers opening up for residents. 

ITEC Attractions has released an official statement in response to longtime Branson entertainer James Garrett’s guilty plea to stealing more than $85,000 in a fraud scheme. 

The April 6 Branson Municipal Election is so close and the citizens of Branson have some very pressing issues to vote on.

Chief James (Jim) Single retired from his position as Assistant Chief of Prevention of the  Western Taney County Fire Protection District on March 1 after a lifetime spent protecting and serving his community and country. 

When Forsyth residents head to the polls for the General Municipal Election on April 6 one of the decisions they will be asked to make is choosing a Mayor. 

Longtime Branson Entertainer James Patrick Garrett has plead guilty to stealing more than $85,000 in a fraud scheme. 

A storm producing high winds and a tornado cut through northern Stone County near the towns of Wheelerville and Elsey. 

Yet another Branson Ward III candidate has dropped out of the race for the upcoming April 6 Municipal Election.

Who says dogs can’t celebrate Easter?

Crime in the city of Branson continues to be a topic that has social media comments swirling.

The voters of Hollister will have several choices to make in the April 6 Municipal Election.