Eleven teams took part in the Firehouse Fund-raiser Saturday, Aug. 12 at AmVets Post 108 in Rocky Mount. When the smoke settled, the winner was Shane Wilson. Second place went to Scott Dillon, …

Severe weather during late night Sunday, Aug. 13, resulted in downed powerlines and trees across the Lake of the Ozarks. “We did not see any tornadic activity,” Springfield National …

Central Ozarks Medical Center in Camdenton hosted its first-ever KidPalooza Saturday at 1652 N. Highway 5. There were giveaways by several vendors, a food truck, free hot dogs and hamburgers, bounce …

Seventeen people were injured to varying degrees when a boat engine compartment exploded about 4:13 p.m. Aug. 11 at Millstone Marina gas dock at the 6.7-mile mark of the Main Channel of the Lake, …

Two people were injured when a boat’s engine compartment exploded about 3:16 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11, at the 12.9-mile mark of the Osage Arm at Wideford Hollow Cove. According to the Missouri …

With less than two weeks before students in the Lake area go back to school, the fever pitch of excitement continues to grow. At School of the Osage, OsageFest was held Wednesday afternoon and …

In an attempt to serve the public more efficiently, the Camden County Planning and Zoning and Wastewater Departments will be joining under one roof.   Camden County Presiding Commissioner …

Editor's Note: Denny and Dana Hiner have been working on a transition plan to have other people step up and take their place as lead volunteers of the Idiots Club/Jesters of Goodwill.  Max and …

By the end of August, cell phone use while driving will be prohibited in Missouri.   Gov. Mike Parson signed the “Siddens Bening Hands Free Law” on July 6, banning the use of …

Sweet corn, entertainment and more are on the schedule for the Rocky Mount Sweet Corn Festival Saturday, Sept. 2. The annual festival, which benefits the Rocky Mount Firefighters Benevolent …

The annual Community Foundation of the Lake Champagne Campaign fundraiser will be held at Shawnee Bluff Vineyard in Lake Ozark Saturday, Sept. 30. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. This year our theme is …

On National Purple Heart Day, Aug. 7, a ceremony designating Camden County as a Purple Heart County was held on the Camden County Courthouse lawn.   In attendance were Legionnaires, Legion …

The HK’s Lake of the Ozarks Open, held May 21-22 at The Cove and Porto Cima, raised $160,000. All proceeds will benefit heart care at Lake Regional Health System and will help purchase the …

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) will soon be considered a compensable occupational disease under workers’ compensation when diagnosed in first responders.   Gov. Mike Parson …

Although it was a bit warm and humid Wednesday evening, that didn’t deter dozens of area residents and visitors from taking advantage of a free youth fishing derby at Osage Beach City Park …

The Sunrise Beach Fire Protection District has placed its new fire and rescue boat — designated Marine 39 — into service. Marine 39 is a 32-foot vessel featuring a large deck, enclosed …

The big yellow smiley face in the sky is celebrating 40 years at Lake of the Ozarks this season. Paradise Parasail owner/operator Justin Beard recently invited current and past owners and staff to …

At approximately 6:21 a.m. Aug. 1, Lake Ozark Fire Protection District was dispatched for a residential structure fire off of Ridgewood Drive. First arriving companies found a single-family home with …

The city of Sunrise Beach experienced a catastrophic waterline break at approximately 5 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 1. The leak spilled thousands of gallons of water, rendering city water customers without …

All Osage Beach Fire Protection District stations were alerted to a residential structure fire in the area of the 600 block of Passover Road about 10:17 p.m. Saturday. Crews arrived on scene …