Property owners in the Rocky Mount Fire Protection District could see a slight drop in their tax bills. The board voted Wednesday, Aug. 13 to approve the 2026 property tax rate at 35.66 cents …

The splash made from this year’s Kiwanis Duck Drop will have a ripple effect that will extend throughout the Lake area. That’s because Rick Bryant, whose duck crossed the finish line …

A controversial rezoning request by Planning and Zoning Commission member Steve Carter failed to gain approval during the commission’s meeting on Monday, Aug. 4, and will move to the Board of …

The 37th annual Lake of the Ozarks Shootout concluded Sunday with a new champion taking the top honors. The event, held Aug. 23-24, marked the first year the races were hosted at Dog Days Bar & …

Cue the bell sound. Taco Bell is returning to Eldon. Zeb Brown with KMAC Enterprises and owner of the Osage Beach location, confirmed plans to reopen the eatery with work on the building set to …

The Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome Camp Pin Oak to the local business community.  A ribbon cutting ceremony was held in August at their location 1191 Camp Pin Oak Drive, …

Friday, Aug. 1, the doors of Camdenton High School opened to boxes of back packs, school supplies and tables filled with socks, and tables filled with Council members writing checks for …

It wasn’t wild parties or late-night music blaring from entertainment venues that showed Village trustees they needed to purchase a decibel meter for the Camden County deputies stationed on …

The Laurie Board of Aldermen held their monthly meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 12, at the Laurie City Hall.  Parks and Recreation Director Nathaniel Jones reported that the Hillbilly Fair dates …

It's time for some whole kernel food and fun at the 15 th annual Rocky Mount Sweet Corn Festival Saturday, Aug. 30. The festival, hosted by the Rocky Mount Firefighters Benevolent Association, …

The Mini Shootout was held Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 16 and 17, at Ha Ha Tonka State Park. Remote-controlled boats tore across the water competing for the coveted Top Gun title. This year’s Top …

Young players put on an outstanding rendition of the popular movie “Beetlejuice” for playgoers at the Sunrise Beach Little Theater on August 15, 16, and 17, 2025. Beetlejuice Jr. The …

New banners are now on display in memory of Officer Phylicia Carson who gave her life in service last August. Seeing them this month serves as a heartfelt reminder of her dedication to our community. …

The Camdenton Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the  appointment of Corinne Harkins as its new Executive Director. Harkins, whose diverse  professional background includes …

A packed room of citizens filled out the Village of Sunrise Beach City Hall for the August Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, Aug. 11.  In an opening report, chairperson Susan Scheider …

During stressful situations, which law enforcement officers find themselves in daily, if not hourly, the adage, “We don’t rise to the level of our expectations, we fall to the level of …

In honor of National Senior Citizens Day, Arrowhead Senior Living invites all area  seniors to join us for a free community lunch on Thursday, Aug. 21, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.  This …

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has confirmed a rare brain infection in a Missourian caused by an ameba (also spelled amoeba) called Naegleria fowleri. The infection is known as …

School of the Osage announced its revised free and reduced price policy for school children unable to pay the full price of meals served in schools under the National School Lunch Program and the …

A notice from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has delayed the first reading of a bill by the Osage Beach Board of Aldermen that would end the City’s fluoridation of public …