Branson Tri-Lakes News

The Branson Tri-Lakes News serves as the community newspaper for Branson, Taney County, and Stone County in Missouri. It has a rich history, being linked to some of the earliest publications in Taney County. Since 2009, the newspaper has been printed twice a week, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, after previously being published five times a week.

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Branson Fire honors retiring Captain Jim Nivens

1 week ago | bransontrilakesnews.com | Jason Wert

A man who has served the Branson community for 21 years as a firefighter was honored during a special retirement ceremony on Friday, June 13. Captain Jim Nivens was honored by Branson Fire-Rescue at Fire Station 4. His supervisors, his peers and fellow firefighters all praised him for his unselfish attitude and dedication to the job and to his fellow firefighters.
Branson PD partners with Homeland Security against human trafficking

1 week ago | bransontrilakesnews.com | Jason Wert

The city of Branson’s police department is not only focused on the day-to-day enforcement of city law, they are also looking to be regional leaders in law enforcement and a department who stays ahead of the curve when it comes to the possible services the community is going to need in the future.
CoxHealth announces partnership to bring specialized pediatric care to region

1 week ago | bransontrilakesnews.com | Jason Wert

CoxHealth announced they are working to bring a new facility to the region which will be focused solely on pediatric care. The southwest Missouri healthcare system finalized an agreement with St. Louis Children’s Hospital based on a 2024 letter of intent to develop specialized pediatric care programs in the local area. “St. Louis Children’s Hospital and WashU Medicine are national leaders in pediatric care,” CoxHealth President and CEO Max Buetow said.
Lack of staff causes reduction of Army Corps services at Table Rock Lake

1 week ago | bransontrilakesnews.com | Jason Wert

Visitors to Table Rock Lake are going to find a little less help coming from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The Corps announced staffing shortages and safety issues are resulting in changes to the way they will be serving the public around Table Rock Lake and Table Rock Dam. “The district is prioritizing efforts to maintain safe, high-quality experiences for all guests,” the Corps said in a statement.
Former area Congressman Billy Long confirmed to IRS post

1 week ago | bransontrilakesnews.com | Jason Wert

Missouri’s former U.S. Congressman is now heading up the IRS. Billy Long was confirmed as the new Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service after a 53-44 vote along party lines in the U.S. Senate on Thursday, June 12. Long was the representative for Missouri’s 7th District from 2011 to 2023. His confirmation ends one of the highest-profile Senate-confirmed vacancies in the Trump administration. The agency had gone through four acting commissioners before Long’s nomination and approval.
The Nest hosting a double-feature of acoustic artists

1 week ago | bransontrilakesnews.com | Jason Wert

The Nest is bringing a double feature on Friday, June 20, when Branson’s most intimate concert venue hosts the Jukebox Winos along with Kristen Budde and Dillon Hamilton. The Jukebox Winos, Greg McFaden and Debbie Olson, are veteran performers with over 900 area shows including opening concerts for regional and national performers like Nicole Witt and the Honkytonk Renovators.
Arkansas motorcyclist killed in crash near Ridgedale

1 week ago | bransontrilakesnews.com | Jason Wert

A young Arkansas motorcyclist’s life was cut short on Friday, June 13, in an accident just north of Ridgedale. The Taney County Coroner’s Office says the motorcyclist was 19-year-old Erich Craig of Omaha, AR. The Missouri State Highway Patrol report states Craig was driving a 2007 Suzuki motorcycle two miles north of Ridgedale when a 2020 Jeep Cherokee in front of the cyclist was slowing to stop for another vehicle.
Governor signs law voiding NDAs for child sex abuse victims

2 weeks ago | bransontrilakesnews.com | Jason Wert

A law championed by Branson area State Representative Brian Seitz to remove the restrictions which allowed non-disclosure agreements to silence victims of sexual assault has been signed into law by Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe. Trey’s Law, which was folded into Senate Bill 81, was signed by the governor in a ceremony at the Governor’s Mansion on Tuesday, June 10.
Lack of quorum stymies City of Crane fluoridation public meeting

2 weeks ago | bransontrilakesnews.com | Jason Wert |Sarah Powell

The city of Crane will need to hold a second public hearing on water fluoridation following the lack of a quorum at a Monday, July 9 meeting. The city is considering changing their policy toward fluoride in the city’s water supply which requires a public hearing and vote by the Board of Alderman to align with state law.
Touch and Go and everyone’s gone

2 weeks ago | bransontrilakesnews.com | Jason Wert

Those who have read my columns know well of my love for progressive rock music. My slavish devotion to the band Rush (the real reason that God created music) is well known to anyone who comes to my residence or sees my vehicle. As a musician, I also have a number of other, lesser classic bands in the progressive vein I enjoy such as Pink Floyd, Yes, Genesis, King Crimson and later bands like Dream Theater, Tool and Muse.