Lake of the Ozarks Daily Digest — Saturday, March 07, 2026
Ty's Take
The sexual harassment allegations against a Camden County Commissioner deserve serious attention from voters who put trust in their elected officials — transparency and accountability aren't optional when it comes to public service. Meanwhile, everyone's talking about tonight's severe weather, and with good reason given the governor's executive order and multiple warnings, but what caught my eye is the drought monitor showing our area as "abnormally dry" — that's the kind of creeping problem that doesn't make flashy headlines but affects everything from fire risk to lake levels. Keep your weather radios handy tonight and your garden hoses ready this spring.
Lake Expo
Charity, Costumes & Chilly Reactions At The Lake Of The Ozarks Polar Plunge [PHOTOS]
Lake of the Ozarks hosted its annual Polar Plunge charity event, featuring brave participants in creative costumes taking the icy dive. The fundraising event drew crowds who witnessed swimmers' chilly reactions as they entered the cold lake waters.
Quiet Lakefront Condo Offers Big Views & No Nightly Rentals
A lakefront condominium property is being marketed as a peaceful retreat with panoramic lake views and restrictions against short-term nightly rentals. The residential listing emphasizes its quiet setting away from the typical vacation rental activity.
XTow Is On Sale This Weekend, And In July You'll Wish You Had Joined Now
XTow boat towing service is offering discounted membership rates this weekend ahead of the busy summer boating season. The company suggests lake boaters will want the coverage by July when watercraft breakdowns peak during heavy usage months.
Severe Weather In Store For Lake Of The Ozarks On Friday Evening
The Lake of the Ozarks region is bracing for severe weather conditions expected to hit Friday evening. Local residents are being advised to monitor weather alerts and prepare for potentially dangerous storm activity.
50% Off Mega Madness Sale At Slumberland
Slumberland furniture store is running a major promotional sale offering 50% discounts during their Mega Madness event. The local retailer's significant markdown represents substantial savings for area shoppers.
Cup Of Coffee: Massive Hotel Coming To Bagnell Dam Strip & Local Hero Auditions For Savannah Bananas
A large hotel development is planned for the popular Bagnell Dam Strip entertainment district at Lake of the Ozarks. Additionally, a local resident has auditioned for the nationally known Savannah Bananas baseball entertainment team.
Lake News Online
Camden County officials have launched an investigation into sexual harassment allegations against a sitting county commissioner. The developing story involves formal complaints that have prompted an official inquiry into the elected official's conduct.
KRMS Radio
Severe Weather Warnings In Effect
The National Weather Service has issued flash flood warnings for southeastern Camden County and surrounding areas until 6:00 AM. Severe weather warnings remain in effect across the region as dangerous conditions continue.
Gov. Kehoe Signs Executive Order in Advance of Expected Severe Weather
Governor Mike Kehoe signed Executive Order 26-08 declaring a state of emergency across Missouri in preparation for severe weather. The emergency declaration activates state resources ahead of potentially dangerous storms forecast statewide.
Mizzou Set To Take On Arkansas On Saturday
The University of Missouri Tigers basketball team faces 20th-ranked Arkansas Razorbacks on Saturday in their regular season finale. The Senior Day game in Columbia could provide momentum heading into the SEC Tournament if Mizzou secures a victory.
School Of The Osage Falls To Blair Oaks In California Tournament
School of the Osage boys basketball team fell to top-seeded Blair Oaks 78-70 in the district semifinals held in California, Missouri. Despite a strong effort, the Osage squad couldn't overcome the favored Blair Oaks team in tournament play.
Drought Monitor Now Shows Lake Area As “Abnormally Dry” Compared To Other Areas
The U.S. Drought Monitor has classified the Lake of the Ozarks area as "abnormally dry" along with most of central and northwest Missouri. The designation reflects decreased moisture levels compared to normal conditions across the region.
Six Flags St. Louis & Worlds Of Fun Among Those Being Sold Off By Parent Company
Six Flags Entertainment is selling seven amusement parks including Six Flags St. Louis and Kansas City's Worlds of Fun as part of portfolio restructuring. The parent company is divesting these regional properties to streamline its operations.
Missouri On Alert For Severe Weather Today And Tonight
Lake area residents are being warned to monitor severe weather conditions expected today and tonight across Missouri. Weatherologist Cara Foster indicates all types of severe weather threats are possible during this dangerous weather event.
UM School Of Medicine Receives Grant To Study Infant Kidney Injuries
A University of Missouri School of Medicine researcher received a $2.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health. The federal funding will support important research into infant kidney injury treatments and prevention.
Fire Districts Remind Residents To Replace Batteries In Smoke & C-O-2 Detectors
Lake area fire districts are reminding residents to replace smoke and carbon dioxide detector batteries as Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday. Fire officials recommend using the annual time change as a reminder for this important home safety maintenance.
FORD Issues Recall Of 600,000 Vehicles
Ford Motor Company has issued a recall affecting over 600,000 vehicles due to visibility problems. The recall impacts popular 2020-2022 Ford Explorer and Escape models along with related sister vehicles from those model years.
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