Rise In COVID-19 Cases Worries Tourist Destination Branson
The Kansas City Star reports that confirmed cases of COVID-19, the illness caused by the virus, have more than doubled in less than two weeks in Taney County
Branson
Coast Guard, Ripley Entertainment Criticized In Boat Sinking
National federal safety regulators say actions by the owners of a tourist boat that sank in Missouri in 2018 and the U.S. Coast Guard contributed to the tragedy
Missouri Coronavirus Cases Nearly Double, From 28 to 47
The number of COVID-19 cases in Missouri has nearly doubled, going from 28 to to 47
Owner Of Boat That Sank, Killing 17, Settles Final Lawsuit
The owner of a tourist duck boat that sank in a Missouri lake, killing 17 people, has settled its final pending lawsuit for an undisclosed amount.
Musician From Missouri Tourist Town Of Branson Dies In Crash
A musician from the Missouri tourist town of Branson has been killed in a crash.
Woman Injured Getting Off Moving Tram at Silver Dollar City
Authorities say a Mississippi woman was airlifted to a hospital after she was injured while trying to get off a moving tram at Silver Dollar City
Branson Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Child Porn
A 57-year old sex offender from Branson, MO, was recently sentenced in federal court for receiving and distributing child pornography.
Feds Say Branson Man Sold Drugs Linked to Three Overdoses
Authorities say a Missouri man sold drugs linked to three overdoses, one of them fatal.
Branson Man Killed in Weekend Accident on US 65
An accident on US 65 north of Branson killed a 22-year-old man around 5 a.m. on Saturday.
Company Wants Some Missouri Boat Death Lawsuits Dropped
The company that owns the Ride the Ducks operation in Branson asked a judge Monday to dismiss some of the lawsuits filed after one of its boats sank in a Missouri lake.