Lake of the Ozarks Daily Digest Thursday, April 30, 2026
Ty's Take
A bomb threat at Lebanon High closed the school and drew heavy law enforcement response this afternoon—the kind of disruption that ripples through a whole community fast, especially when kids are involved. Meanwhile, down in Versailles, another predator's facing additional charges that push his total past three dozen counts, and an Eldon man just took a decade for murder rather than face a jury. It's the kind of day that reminds you the lake region's not all spa upgrades and real estate potential, that behind the drone footage and business growth there's darker work happening in courtrooms and schools. Law enforcement's doing their job, but parents are holding their breath, and that matters more than any expo headline.
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Lake Expo
This Couple Added A Spa To Their Lake Home: Here's Why They Chose Vaughan
A local couple recently installed a spa at their lake home, selecting Vaughan for the project. The homeowners decided on the company after evaluating several options for their waterfront renovation.
Hard To Find, But We Found It: 19.5 Acres In Osage Beach With Endless Potential
A rare 19.5-acre property listing has surfaced in Osage Beach with significant development opportunities. The large parcel offers potential for residential, commercial, or mixed-use projects in the growing lake area.
Lebanon High School Evacuated Due To Bomb Threat
Lebanon High School was evacuated Wednesday morning following an anonymous bomb threat, with all students and staff safely relocated to a reunification center. Law enforcement and K-9 units responded to the scene while Highway 64 near the school remained temporarily closed during the investigation.
Cup Of Coffee With LakeTV: Bass Pro Shops, Outlet Mall Update & Oasis Rumors
A local TV segment covered recent developments at major lake retailers, including updates on Bass Pro Shops and the outlet mall, plus speculation about upcoming entertainment venues. The report highlighted key commercial growth happening in the area.
Ditch The Chaos: Meridian Helps Lake Businesses Streamline & Grow With NetSuite
Meridian is working with Lake of the Ozarks businesses to implement NetSuite software solutions that streamline operations and reduce inefficiency. The company helps local entrepreneurs organize their financial and business systems for better growth potential.
We Flew A Drone Through This Missouri Appliance Store | 👀 Inside Slyman Bros.
Slyman Bros., a family-owned appliance retailer since 1965, recently opened a new showroom in Columbia serving mid-Missouri customers. The store offers major brands with competitive pricing and free delivery to Lake of the Ozarks residents.
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KRMS Radio
Osage Beach Announces Planned Telephone and Power Outage at City Hall
Osage Beach City Hall will experience a planned power and telephone outage Thursday evening, April 30 at 7:00 p.m. for scheduled maintenance and upgrades. Residents should plan accordingly for any city services during the disruption.
UPDATE (12:40pm): Heavy Law Enforcement Investigating Incident at Lebanon High School
Lebanon High School was evacuated after an anonymous bomb threat, with law enforcement and emergency crews securing the building and students. All pupils remained safe while authorities investigated the incident at the school.
Versailles Man Now Faces Another 30 Child Sex-Related Charges, 38 Total
A 37-year-old Versailles man now faces 38 total child sex-related charges following an amended complaint filed in Morgan County. The additional charges were added to his original four counts of statutory rape, attempted statutory rape, and incest.
Man From Eldon Avoids Jury Trial on a Murder Charge, Sentenced to 10 Years
A 22-year-old Eldon resident pleaded guilty to first-degree robbery and avoided trial, receiving a 10-year prison sentence in Camden County. He had faced murder and armed criminal action charges related to the incident.
Boat Collision with PWC Sends One to Hospital
A St. Charles teenager was hospitalized after his personal watercraft collided with an 18-foot fishing boat at Lake of the Ozarks Tuesday morning. The highway patrol is investigating the water accident that occurred shortly before 10:00 a.m.
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