Lake of the Ozarks Daily Digest Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Ty's Take
One of our own—a Mizzou kid—took a bullet meant for somebody else at a concert down in Mississippi, and that's the kind of story that hits different when you know the families involved come from around here. The weekend arrest reports and accident tallies tell their own steady tale, the kind of steady we've gotten used to, but a young athlete fighting for his life because he was in the wrong place at the wrong time reminds you why folks in this region stay locked into their communities, locked into church and work and the lake itself—because chaos finds you everywhere else. Meanwhile, the city councils keep grinding ahead on housing and infrastructure, MODOT's got the dam down for maintenance, and life up here keeps its rhythm. That's the balance we're living in these days.
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Mizzou Runningback Shot While Fleeing Shooting At A Mississippi Concert
Mizzou running back Ahmad Hardy was shot in the upper leg while fleeing gunfire at a concert in Mississippi late Saturday night. Hardy underwent surgery for the non-life-threatening injury and his return to football remains uncertain, though the Mizzou program is relieved the incident wasn't more...
City Of Osage Beach Moves Closer To Putting A “Dent” Into Housing Shortage
Osage Beach aldermen approved two rezoning ordinances this week to address the area's housing shortage, clearing the way for approximately 100 new housing units across two developments. One 50-unit apartment complex will be built near the Dierbergs location with a new access road, while another...
Highway Patrol Reports One Accident & Three Arrests Over The Weekend
The Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to one traffic accident and three arrests in the lake area over the weekend, including a serious UTV overturn in Miller County on Sunday afternoon.
Lake Ozark BOA Set For Work Session & Regular Meeting Today
The Lake Ozark Board of Aldermen is scheduled to hold a work session and regular meeting today to discuss board priorities for 2026-2027.
MODOT To Close The Bagnell Dam For Work Wednesday & Thursday
The Missouri Department of Transportation will close the Bagnell Dam bridge Wednesday and Thursday to perform routine maintenance work coordinated with Ameren.
Lake Ozark Man Injured In UTV Accident Sunday
A 47-year-old Lake Ozark man suffered serious injuries Sunday afternoon when his UTV overturned in a field on Route C in Miller County. The unrestrained operator was transported to Lake Regional Hospital for treatment.
Medical Missions For Christ To Celebrate 20th Year In Camden County
Medical Missions for Christ Clinic is celebrating its 20th year serving Camden County with a Family Gospel Singing Fest at Camdenton City Park.
City Of Osage Beach Prepares For TIF Commission Meeting & BOA Special Session Today
Osage Beach has two meetings scheduled today including a TIF Commission meeting on the Outlet Mall redevelopment project and a city board special session.
Nuclear Energy Task Force Meeting Set For Today
Governor Mike Kehoe is launching an inaugural task force meeting today to explore the future of advanced nuclear energy development in Missouri.
Osage Beach Police Make A Number Of Arrests Over The Past Week
Osage Beach police made three arrests during the past week, including charges related to sexual abuse and other offenses.
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