Lake of the Ozarks Daily Digest — Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Ty's Take
That Blue Alert situation in Christian County ending with two dead—a deputy and the suspect—reminds us how dangerous police work remains even in rural Missouri, and my thoughts are with that officer's family and the department tonight. Closer to home, the buzz around a new 60-room hotel on the Lake Ozark Strip tells me developers still see growth potential here, which is good for jobs and the tax base, but I hope city planners are thinking hard about traffic flow and infrastructure before rubber-stamping another big project on that already-crowded stretch. We've seen what happens when development outpaces planning, and nobody wants the Strip to become more of a bottleneck than it already is on summer weekends.
Lake Expo
A New 60-Room Hotel On The Lake Ozark Strip? Developer Shares Grand Plans
A developer has unveiled plans for a new 60-room hotel project on the Lake Ozark Strip. The proposed hotel would add significant lodging capacity to the popular waterfront entertainment district.
VIDEO: Future Site Of New, 60-Room Hotel In Lake Ozark
Video footage shows the future construction site for a planned 60-room hotel in Lake Ozark. The development would be built along the busy Strip area that attracts thousands of visitors each season.
5 Bed, 4.5 Bath Home On The Niangua Boasts Expansive Views & Private Tram To The Dock
A luxury lakefront home on the Niangua Arm is now on the market featuring five bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms. The property includes sweeping lake views and a private tram system that transports residents directly to their boat dock.
Lake News Online
MU Extension releases guides to help manage alpha-gal syndrome
University of Missouri Extension has published new educational guides to help people manage alpha-gal syndrome, a meat allergy caused by tick bites. The resources provide dietary management strategies for those affected by this increasingly common condition in rural Missouri.
KRMS Radio
Early-Morning Fire Damages House in the Stoutland Area
Fire crews from Sleeper-Stoutland Fire Department responded to a house fire on Highway JJ around 12:15 a.m. Sunday morning. The blaze caused heavy damage to the residence, though the cause remains undetermined according to officials.
Blue Alert in Christian County Ends with Second Deputy and the Suspect Killed in the Gunfire
A manhunt in Christian County ended tragically when both a second deputy and the suspect were killed in a gunfight. The Blue Alert had been issued after a Reeds Spring man allegedly shot and killed a Christian County deputy during a traffic stop near Highlandville.
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