Western Taney County Fire Protection District has achieved a new Insurance Service Office (or IS0) rating of 4. That’s an improvement from the previous rating of 5 on the ISO scale of 1 to 10. According to the department, the new rating applies to all buildings in the fire district within five road miles of …
Amid carols and conviviality, a large crowd witnessed the countdown and lighting of the Branson community “United We Stand” Christmas Tree Wednesday evening. Located near the Branson Ferris Wheel, the 40 foot tree is adorned with ornaments from all 50 states. The base of the tree is encircled by the words peace, hope, joy and …
Branson Public Works tells us that closure of East Long Street between Branson Landing Blvd. and S. Sycamore Street will be extended a couple more days. Work began Monday of this week, and now is expected to wrap up Friday. Crews are repairing the railroad crossing there, causing traffic to be detoured. Sidewalks will also …
Area scouts from Branson’s Troop 2001 plan a flag retirement ceremony as part of Veteran’s Week this week. Veterans and the public are invited to the ceremony at 7 p.m. Monday, November 9 at the Veterans War Museum on West Highway 76. The scouts have collected hundreds of worn flags that are no longer fit …
For 12 consecutive years, Elevate Branson has hosted the “Love Your Neighbor Thanksgiving Dinner” giving the less fortunate a warm holiday meal. This year, due to Covid-19, the event will become drive through and delivery only. According to founder and CEO, Brian Stallings, Elevate Branson is looking for sponsorships for this 2020-style outreach. Several area …
Construction is underway on Branson’s newest holiday attraction: the ice rink at The Track Family Fun Park. According to Track CEO and co-owner, Craig Wescott, prep work is complete, and installation of the chilling grid and outer rink boards is underway. The 72-foot by 100-foot outdoor ice rink, located by the Branson Ferris Wheel, …
It’s time to set your clocks back this weekend, and Branson Firefighters remind residents it’s also a good time to change the batteries in all your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Stats show that 29% of fatal fires involved inoperable smoke alarms or none present at all. Smoke alarms should be placed in each sleeping …
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Missouri Governor Mike Parson will make a stop in our area at 10 a.m. Thursday, October 29 at Shepherd of the Hills park, 5586 W. Hwy. 76. The appearance is part of a statewide bus tour, and will also feature special guests, including State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick. Other state officials, may be on hand also, …
A quintessential winter experience is coming to Branson – ice skating in the park – at the Track Family Fun Park by the Branson Ferris Wheel. The outdoor ice rink will open mid-November and operate through the holiday season. The project is a partnership between The Track Family Fun Park and Holidays on Ice. …
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A recent public opinion poll give the Missouri Highway Patrol a 93.9 percent approval rating. The results of the 2020 Public Opinion Survey were announced by Colonel Eric T. Olsen, Superintendent of the Patrol. Nearly 90 percent of respondents who had direct contact with the patrol reported a good to excellent experience. Ninety-four percent of …