Lake of the Ozarks Daily Digest Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Ty's Take
Jet skis and boats sharing the same water is nothing new around here, but when a teenager ends up hurt in a collision, it's worth asking what we're missing in how we use this lake. Every summer brings new faces, rental equipment, and people who've never had a lesson before they're throttling across open water where families are anchoring and swimming. The PWC crowd and the cruiser crowd have learned to coexist, mostly, but coexistence without attention is just luck wearing thin. It's not about taking the fun out of the Ozarks—it's about keeping people alive long enough to come back next year.
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Lake Expo
We Flew A Drone Through This St. Louis Appliance Store | 👀 Inside Slyman Bros.
Lake area viewers got an aerial tour of Slyman Bros. appliance store in St. Louis through drone footage that showcases the full layout and inventory of the retail operation. The video gives customers and curious onlookers a unique perspective on the showroom floor and product selection.
PWC & Boat Collide, Injuring Teen At Lake Of The Ozarks
A teenager was injured when a personal watercraft and boat collided at Lake of the Ozarks in what authorities are investigating as a boating accident. The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns on the busy recreational waterway.
Treasure Island Casino Benefit Brings Pirate Mischief & High-Seas Fun To Support Wonderland Camp
Treasure Island Casino hosted a pirate-themed fundraiser benefit to raise money for Wonderland Camp, combining entertainment and high-seas fun with community support. The event brought together locals for a cause serving the camp's mission in the area.
See Baby Wildlife? Leave Them Alone, MDC Says
Missouri Department of Conservation is reminding the public to avoid touching baby animals found in the wild, as well-meaning interference can harm their survival. The agency stressed that most young wildlife encountered are not abandoned and should be left undisturbed.
Lake Area Diaper Bank Director Wants To Try Midget Racing, And She Needs Help
The director of the Lake area Diaper Bank is seeking community support to pursue midget car racing, an unexpected personal goal she hopes locals will help her achieve. She's reaching out for assistance and sponsorships to make the racing venture possible.
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KRMS Radio
Eldon FD Releases Update after LRC Fire
The Eldon Fire Department released a detailed update on the Sunday afternoon fire that destroyed LRC Insulation Company in the 700 block of East 5th Street. Fire Chief Randy Vernon provided additional information about the response and the blaze that consumed the facility.
Vernetti Pulls Back Support of Opportunity Zone Application in Camden County
State Representative Jeff Vernetti reversed his previous support of an Opportunity Zone application in Camden County that was submitted by MO Lake Development-LLC. The lawmaker's shift comes after further review of the project proposal.
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