Lake of the Ozarks Daily Digest — Saturday, March 28, 2026
Ty's Take
The political drama unfolding in Osage Beach deserves your attention, especially with Mayor Harmison dismissing two lawsuits as a "coordinated political hit" while aldermen are publicly weighing in on the mess. When elected officials start throwing around conspiracy theories instead of addressing the substance of legal challenges, it's usually because they're in deeper water than they'd like to admit. Whatever's behind these lawsuits, the fact that multiple aldermen feel compelled to speak out publicly suggests this isn't just typical small-town political theater. Lake communities have seen enough examples of what happens when local government drama gets out of hand, and Osage Beach residents should be paying close attention to how their mayor handles accountability.
Weather Alerts
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued March 28 at 2:45AM CDT until March 28 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures of 25 to 32 expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and west central Illinois and central, east central, northeast, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other se...
Lake Expo
MAYOR RESPONDS: Harmison Calls Lawsuits A ‘Coordinated Political Hit’
Osage Beach Mayor Michael Harmison fired back at city aldermen who expressed concerns about his recent financial lawsuits, calling the legal challenges a coordinated political attack. The mayor's response came just hours after aldermen released a Friday evening statement addressing the mounting...
BREAKING: Osage Beach Aldermen Speak Out On Mayor's Lawsuits
Osage Beach city aldermen broke their silence Friday night with a public statement addressing the financial lawsuits filed against Mayor Michael Harmison in recent weeks. The aldermen's late-night press release marked the first official response from the city council regarding the legal allegations...
A Texas-based automotive data company announced expanded mailing list services for vehicle owners as the aftermarket parts industry enters its busy spring season. The Flower Mound business is targeting increased demand for automotive marketing data during peak repair and maintenance months.
A North Texas heating and cooling company is responding to record-breaking spring temperatures across the Dallas-Fort Worth region with expanded HVAC services. Christmas Air Conditioning and Plumbing reports unusually high demand as early heat waves strain cooling systems throughout the area.
B&B Electric, an electrical services company in Euless, Texas, has launched a new website to improve customer access to local electrician services. The updated online platform aims to streamline how customers request electrical work and connect with qualified technicians in their area.
TMBTQ Trademark Law Boutique opened a new office in Nashville, expanding its specialized intellectual property legal services into Tennessee. The law firm's Nashville location will provide trademark attorney services to businesses throughout the state seeking brand protection.
The CEO of Aurora Legal Marketing and Consulting will present at the Miami-Dade Bar Association's second annual Success Summit. The continuing legal education event features industry leaders sharing expertise on law firm marketing and business development strategies.
Portside Marketing launched a redesigned website to showcase its digital marketing services across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. The updated platform highlights the company's capabilities in helping businesses improve their online presence and marketing effectiveness.
SkinCure Oncology Files Suit Against American College of Mohs Surgery
SkinCure Oncology, a cancer treatment company based in Burr Ridge, Illinois, filed a lawsuit against the American College of Mohs Surgery. The legal action involves the company's image-guided radiation therapy technology for treating non-melanoma skin cancers.
Boats Were Dropping Like Flies At Lake Of The Ozarks Last Weekend
Lake of the Ozarks experienced numerous boat breakdowns and mechanical failures during last weekend's unofficial start to boating season. The combination of sunny weather and 80-degree temperatures brought out many boaters whose vessels weren't quite ready for the season's first major outing.
Lake News Online
Osage Beach mayor facing two lawsuits
Osage Beach Mayor Michael Harmison is currently dealing with two separate lawsuits filed against him. The legal challenges add to mounting pressure on the local official as his administration faces increased scrutiny.
KRMS Radio
KRMS Makes Move to Fox Radio News Network
KRMS Radio in Osage Beach has switched from CBS News Radio to the Fox Radio News Network for its news programming. The change comes after CBS announced it would shut down its radio news operations, forcing stations to find alternative news sources.
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