A car crash on Friday, Oct. 9, resulted in a fatality. A 60-year-old Branson man was pronounced dead on the scene. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP), the man was driving a Honda Civic heading east on Missouri Route 376, just west of Branson. At around 11:20 p.m., the car went off the road and went airborne. The vehicle hit a tree before coming to a stop. The crash report states he was wearing a safety device. This is the 98th fatality reported by T

A Night of Healing returns to Branson – BY K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer Branson will once again host A Night of Healing. The special event, presented by Clay Nash Ministries, will include praise and worship, many guest speakers, powerful testimonies and the perfect atmosphere for healing of the body, mind and soul, as you enjoy messages in word and song. A Night of Healing is set for Sunday, November 15, at the Branson Hillside Hotel, 1984 Historic Highway 165 A in Branson. Th

Beginning Tuesday, October 20, and continuing through Monday, November 2, registered Taney County voters may cast their ballots in person without providing a reason for voting absentee.

As Halloween approaches, black cats often become the focus of seasonal decorations, spooky traditions and superstitions. However, for some animal shelters, October also brings additional concerns about the safety of animals awaiting adoption. Some shelters choose to temporarily pause black cat adoptions during the Halloween season to protect the animals from potential harm. While the policy may disappoint families hoping to welcome a black feline into their homes, shelters

Rescue crews repositioned to the top of the dam, where the roadway was closed during the rescue.

While the impetus comes from Branson Landing, the state law would give the city at large the authority to establish such districts and would not be confined to the Landing.

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This was the second trial for the charges. The first was in Jan. of 2026 and ended in a deadlock after four days of deliberations.

Nystrom was sworn in, officially, by City Clerk Cheyenne Beasley on Sept. 25, 2026. Alderman Ward 2 and Mayor Pro Tem Dennis Winzenried and Lofton were in attendance at the swearing in.

Pastor, televangelist, and businessman Jim Bakker has passed away. Bakker, a pioneer in Christian television, spent his early years in ministry working with Christian Broadcasting Network. He was credited for helping to launch the 700 Club and co-founding TriBroadcasting Network. Jim and then-wife Tammy Faye Bakker later launched the PTL Club and went on to open the Christian-based theme park, Heritage USA in Charlotte, North Carolina. Like many public figures, trouble f