Branson voters elect a new slate of officers at City Hall. Former Ward Two councilman Larry Milton defeated incumbent mayor Edd Akers and challenger Karen Best with nearly 52 percent of the vote. Melton’s vacated council seat was filled by Cody Fenton who ran un-opposed. Branson Ward One Alderman Bob Simmons did not seek re-election. …
The Taney County Clerk’s office reported Monday that the Branson High School polling location has been moved from the Activity Center back to the Branson High School North Gymnasium for Tuesday’s election. The clerk’s office learned Monday that the Activity Center was being used for Covid-19 vaccinations on election day. Voters will be directed to …
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SPRINGFIELD, Mo.- Missouri Senator Roy Blunt announced Monday morning that he will not be running as a candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2022. Sen. Blunt shared the announcement on YouTube, saying, “After 14 general election victories, three to county office, seven to the United States House of Representatives, and four state-wide elections, I won’t …
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Marshall Howden of Branson announced in a press release Monday he is ending his campaign for mayor of Branson. He is throwing his support to candidate Larry Milton instead. The complete text of Howden’s announcement follows: Marshall Howden Ends Mayoral Bid, Endorses Larry Milton for Mayor BRANSON – Marshall Howden, Commissioner on Branson’s Planning …
The Branson Public Works Department will close the southbound lane of Sixth St from Hwy 76 to W Pacific St Thursday, December 3, 2020, through Friday, December 4 to make needed street repairs. This work will occur from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. each day but is dependent on weather conditions. Delays are expected in …
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 …