The Rocky Mount Fire District reports responding to two structure fires over the extended holiday weekend. Chief Jonathan Trail says the first, on Thanksgiving Day, happened in the 29,000 block of Highway-Y. Upon arrival, a […]

Gravois Fire District personnel are closing in on 1,500 calls for the year. That’s according to Randy Scott, Division Chief of Training, who says personnel responded to another 25 calls for the week ending this […]

The clock is ticking for municipalities around the lake area to have 2026 budgets formally adopted before the new year arrives. Osage Beach Mayor Michael Harmison says the difference this year, compared to some years […]

The era of sports betting is now reality in Missouri after being ushered in at the stroke of midnight on Monday. The day was marked by several launch-day promotions and appearances of sports celebrities trying […]

Here’s a look at the closings and cancellations for the lake area on Tuesday December 2nd, 2025, Presented by LOZ Rentals and Hi-Tech Autobody and Towing. As of 12/2 at 5AM   The following schools […]

The University of Missouri Extension is expanding its “Freeze It!” program, with the goal of improving access to healthy foods, saving money and reducing food waste for rural families in mid-Missouri. The extension is hosting […]

If you missed seeing the “supermoon” in November, you’ll have another chance this week to witness the marvel when the Cold Supermoon appears. That takes place on December 4th, but if you miss out on […]

A manufactured home is believed to be a total loss after a fire was reported in the Rocky Mount area. The call to 160 Holt Road was received around 1:30 Saturday morning and, upon arrival, […]

The calendar may disagree but the first day of winter has arrived in the lake area and beyond…that is the first official meteorological day of winter. Those winter gurus welcomed in the new season at […]