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Two people are dead, including a Lake Ozark woman, who both drowned while trying to save a puppy which fell into Lindley Creek in Dallas County. The highway patrol says it happened early Friday evening. 45-year-old Richard Berthiaume, of Buffalo, went … [Read More]

The first event of the 2020 Lake of the Ozarks Shootout takes place this Sunday. The 12th annual Shootout Golf Tournament at Lake Valley Golf Club in Camdenton kicks off at 1PM. The tournament benefits local charities including Wonderland Camp for those … [Read More]

Concert goers in the Lake area may need to check their tickets. Officials with the Ozarks Amphitheater in Camdenton say third party ticket sellers have yet to inform patrons that two concerts have been rescheduled due to COVID 19. Those concerts include … [Read More]

A 10-year-old child is safe after being found wandering along the highway in Camden County four miles from his home. The Sheriff’s Office says the boy was found in the area of Irontown Drive and North State Highway 7. But when the kid’s mother was … [Read More]

The demand for blood increasing over 30% in the Ozarks Because of that, area blood banks are now issuing an emergency requests for blood before any shortages occur. The Red Cross says they have 7 blood drives scheduled for June, including one on Thursday … [Read More]

A Lake area resident is moving up in the ranks. Versailles High School Graduate Shade Bullock has been given the position of Second Lieutenant in the Missouri Army ROTC. Bullock will be part of the Chemical corps and will be attending nuclear leadership … [Read More]

The search continues for a missing Lake Area woman. 47-year-old Echo Michelle Lloyd of Edwards went missing on Mother’s Day. Benton County Sheriff Eric Knox. He Tells KRMS News that they’ve been searching area creek banks and the wooded areas using … [Read More]

The highly anticipated grand opening of the new First Watch Restaurant is now set for June 1st. Company officials had to delay the grand opening in April due to COVID 19. The restaurant will be holding a soft opening over the weekend and residents are … [Read More]

A number of Great Clips Salons in Springfield are now closed after becoming a potential COVID 19 hotspot. Great Clips, INC releasing this statement... “Today, Great Clips salons in Springfield, MO received repeated threats. To protect the safety of … [Read More]

We’re getting a clearer picture of the COVID 19 impact on the Nation’s meat processing industry At least 44 meat packing workers in the US have died from coronavirus and another 3-thousand have tested positive. That's according to the largest union … [Read More]

The Governor of Missouri announcing a change in plans for the ‘Show Me Strong’ recovery plan. Phase one began May 4th following a month-long stay home order. It was supposed to expire on Sunday, but now Governor Mike Parson is holding off on moving … [Read More]

Residents wanting to participating in the historic Elk hunting season this year need to get their permits done by Sunday. The Department of Conservation says residents at least 11 years of age or older can apply for the hunting permit. Landowners can … [Read More]

Gas prices are still holding steady across the Lake area. According to Gasbuddy.com, residents can expect to spend about $1.55 to $1.65 per gallon for regular at most facilities in the area. Prices are ranging from $1.39 to $1.68 per gallon statewide, … [Read More]

A man accused of holding a woman hostage and firing a gun in Miller County is in jail. Deputies were called to Foote Lane Tuesday afternoon and they say witnesses saw a man pull a woman into a car before firing a gun and then running away. Investigators … [Read More]

One health professional in Missouri says it’s possible to test positive for COVID-19, get better, and then test positive again. Dr. Randal Williams, Director of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. He says these rare cases might not … [Read More]

More than 1,600 people have been helped by the Share the Harvest Food Pantry in Camdenton since April. Officials say since they opened the drive-through service, the outreach to the community has significantly increased compared to this time last … [Read More]

Another sign of returning to normalcy around the lake area. Officials with chain giant Marshall’s and Homegoods in the Prewitts Point Shopping Center say they’re reopening for business today. Occupancy restrictions will apply and masks will be optional … [Read More]

  The Missouri Department of Transportation is giving motorists in the lake area a heads-up about a couple bridge rehab projects scheduled to get underway in the near future. Starting next week in Miller County, guardrail installation and replacing … [Read More]

A contractor with ties to the lake area is charged with consumer fraud in St. Louis County after failing to follow through on a remodeling project. Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt’s office says Brandon Rusin, who operated under the name Custom Homes … [Read More]

The holiday weekend proving to be a busy one for lake area authorities. Captain Chris Twitchel of the Camden County Sheriff’s Department says they received 774 calls for service over the three-day period. There were also 54 people booked into the jail over … [Read More]