This year the LOTO Fishing Expo will be held on Feb. 14 from 9 a.m to 3 p.m. The Lake of the Ozarks Fishing Expo is an annual fundraiser put on by the Men’s Group of Community Christian Church …

Lake Regional Health System is pleased to announce the addition of Brandon C. W. Brown, M.D., MBA, to Lake Regional Clinic – Laurie, 156 Missouri Blvd. Dr. Brown is board certified in family …

The City of Lake Ozark announces the temporary closure of the public boat launch located on Bluebird Drive to allow for demolition and reconstruction of the boat ramp. The closure will be in …

The Camdenton Board of Aldermen approved Resolution No. 25-23 Resolution of Remembrance for Kerry Shannon, who passed away in November of 2025. The resolution reads Kerry Shannon, was a dedicated …

Osage Community Elks Lodge #2705 in Laurie recently initiated six new members. From left: Mike Robbins, Mike "Gordo" Gordon, Rick Repper, Mike Andrews, Terri Wendt, Brenda Campbell, and Exalted Ruler …

Looking for something fun to do indoors where it is warm? Not being a big outdoors cold weather person, aside from an occasional brisk hike, Columbia is a super place to discover new things in a new …

The office of Central Methodist University Provost Rita Gulstad announced recently the students included on the Fall 2025 Dean's List. More than 1,100 students across all campuses and online …

Only a handful of positions will be contested in the April 7 election. Osage Beach and the Northwest Fire Protection District have the most competition. Several entities won’t be holding elections …

Miller County Clerk Clinton Jenkins and the three county commissioners conducted the initial 2026 budget hearing Wednesday morning, Jan. 14. Individual hearings will be held with other …

Community members, law enforcement officers and production staff gathered Wednesday, Jan. 7, at the Encore Event Center for an early screening of the Season 2 premiere of Ozark Law. The A&E …

A GoFundMe has been set up for Dakotah Millican, victim of a deadly New Year’s Eve shooting near Brumley. According to the GoFundMe site, funds are being raised to help the family pay for …

You don’t have to leave Missouri—or even pack a suitcase—to feel like you’ve stepped somewhere new. From unexpected natural wonders to cultural pockets that feel worlds away, the Show-Me …

Central Ozarks Medical Center (COMC) is excited to announce the launch of the Wellness Wave Club, a fun and rewarding program designed to encourage children to stay on top of their …

Lake Regional Health System is pleased to announce April K. Parker, M.D., PhD, a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist, has joined Lake Regional Obstetrics and Gynecology, located at 54 Hospital …

Lake Regional Health System is pleased to welcome Elizabeth Woodward, MSN, APRN, AGNP-C, to Lake Regional Urology located at 1029 Nichols Road, Suite 401, in Osage Beach. Woodward works …

Start the new year by making a lifesaving commitment. Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) invites you to take the 56-Day Challenge in 2026. Give blood, save lives, repeat and you could win up …

The Department of Public Safety is accepting nominations for the State of Missouri’s highest awards honoring first responders who took heroic actions beyond the call of duty in 2025. The awards are …

Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, students in Springfield and across the region can apply for more than $1.7 million in scholarships administered by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks. By starting at …

The Camdenton Board of Aldermen approved the hiring of Austin Harris to fill a vacant Police Officer I position. Officer Harris began working for the city on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Officer …

Lake area fire departments and law enforcement have added a new tool to their safety toolbox in their ongoing efforts to serve and protect. The tool is the Safety Cloud HAAS ALERT system. HAAS Alert …