Lake of the Ozarks Daily Digest Thursday, April 23, 2026
Ty's Take
Those three tornadoes that tore through Morgan County last night, with one EF-1 packing 90 mph winds that forced firefighters to take shelter while battling a lightning-sparked house fire, remind us how quickly Mother Nature can turn dangerous around here. When your emergency responders have to duck for cover while doing their jobs, you know it was a hell of a storm. Meanwhile, that Camdenton grocery store fight deserves more attention than it's getting — when a town starts squabbling over where people can buy their food, there's usually something bigger at stake about development, zoning, or who gets to call the shots. The $100,000 bass story with the dead boat engine is pure Lake of the Ozarks gold, but today the serious stuff takes priority.
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Lake Expo
He Caught A $100,000 Bass... Then On The Way To The Weigh-In, His Boat Engine Died
An angler who hooked a bass worth $100,000 in tournament prize money faced disaster when his boat engine failed on the way to the official weigh-in. The mechanical breakdown threatened to cost the fisherman the massive payout despite landing the winning catch.
Easy Lake Living: This Osage Beach Condo Offers Views, A Boat Slip & No Stairs!
A lakefront condominium in Osage Beach is being marketed for its accessibility features, including no stairs and panoramic water views. The property comes with a private boat slip, making it attractive for buyers seeking convenient lake living.
NASH — An Exclusive First Look At A New Musical Comes To Main Street Music Hall This Weekend
Main Street Music Hall will host an exclusive preview of "NASH," a new musical production, this weekend. The venue is offering area residents a first look at the show before its wider release.
Built For The Lake: Atlas Docks Are Engineered With Strength & Dependability
Atlas Docks is highlighting their marine construction products designed specifically for Lake of the Ozarks conditions. The company emphasizes the durability and engineering of their dock systems to withstand local water and weather challenges.
Cup Of Coffee With LakeTV: Why Is Camdenton Fighting Over A New Grocery Store?
LakeTV's "Cup of Coffee" program examines a contentious dispute in Camdenton over plans for a new grocery store. The controversy has divided the community over the proposed retail development.
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Lake News Online
Citizens Against Domestic Violence announces four title sponsors for its 25th Annual Brunch
Citizens Against Domestic Violence has secured four title sponsors for its milestone 25th Annual Brunch fundraiser. The organization announced the sponsor partnerships as it prepares for the quarter-century celebration of the event.
Bridal Cave named Cave Tour Experience Provider of the Year by International Explorer’s Awards
Bridal Cave received the Cave Tour Experience Provider of the Year award from the International Explorer's Awards. The Lake of the Ozarks attraction earned recognition for excellence in cave tourism experiences.
Local pilots are offering complimentary airplane rides to children in the Lake area. The community aviation event provides youngsters with their first flight experience at no cost to families.
Three tornadoes rip through Morgan County, flooding, high winds in Camden and Miller
Three tornadoes touched down in Morgan County while Camden and Miller counties experienced severe flooding and damaging winds. The severe weather outbreak brought multiple hazards across the Lake of the Ozarks region.
Lake Arts Council Student Art Quest and Photo Quest
The Lake Arts Council is accepting entries for its Student Art Quest and Photo Quest competitions. The annual contests showcase young artistic talent from schools throughout the Lake of the Ozarks area.
Camdenton announces new head volleyball coach
Camdenton High School has named a new head coach for its volleyball program. The school district announced the coaching appointment as preparation begins for the upcoming season.
Firefighters take shelter from EF-1 tornado, 90 mph winds, at a house fire started by lighting
Firefighters battling a lightning-sparked house fire were forced to take shelter when an EF-1 tornado with 90 mph winds struck the area. The dangerous weather conditions created a life-threatening situation for emergency responders already working the blaze.
Lake Ozark to add more affordable housing
Lake Ozark city officials have approved plans to develop additional affordable housing units within city limits. The housing initiative aims to address the need for more reasonably-priced residential options in the popular lake community.
A new veterans assistance program connects former military members with services and support from fellow veterans. The initiative emphasizes peer-to-peer help within the Lake area's veteran community.
KRMS Radio
Predatory Legal Bill Package Sent to Governor
Missouri lawmakers have sent legislation to the governor's desk designed to shield small businesses and nonprofits from predatory lawsuits. The bill package received final passage in the state Senate and awaits the governor's signature to become law.
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