Lake of the Ozarks Daily Digest Tuesday, June 09, 2026
Ty's Take
You spend enough time around the lake and you notice the rhythm—seasons change, the water comes and goes, and people keep building, fixing, planning ahead. This week's got that feel, with the outlet mall TIF moving forward and folks finally getting their boil order lifted after four days of inconvenience. The road crews are out doing culvert work, the fire districts are keeping their dive teams sharp, and somebody's raffle house is going to make a real difference for Kids Cove. Nothing here is flashy, but it's exactly the kind of steady work that keeps a place running—infrastructure, fundraising, making sure the next generation's got what it needs when summer hits. Storm damage reports coming in, construction ongoing, business moving forward. That's the lake in June.
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Weather Alerts
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued June 9 at 1:13AM CDT until June 9 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Illinois and central, east central, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...From noon today to 10 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses....
Lake Expo
Outlet Mall TIF Is Approved By Osage Beach; Here's What Comes Next
Osage Beach has approved a tax incentive deal to move forward with a $640 million redevelopment of the struggling Osage Beach Outlet Mall. The project will feature Bass Pro Shops as an anchor tenant, along with hotels, restaurants, and entertainment venues arranged around a central boulevard....
Built For Lake Life: Deep Water, Big Dock & Guest-Friendly Design
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Raffling Off A House: Kids Cove Respite Care Launches Unique Fundraiser
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Lake Home Looking A Little Tired? Vibrant Window Cleaning & Power Washing Can Help
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Lake News Online
Landowners along Rock Island Trail receive compensation
Property owners along Missouri's Rock Island Trail are receiving federal compensation as part of the state's trail development project. The payments represent part of a broader initiative to expand recreational access across the region.
Rocky Mount Lions host Father’s Day BBQ
The Rocky Mount Lions Club will host a Father's Day barbecue on Saturday, June 20, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring pork steak and chicken plates. The event supports the Lions Club's community service efforts.
Water boil order lifted after four days
Eldon lifted its boil water order after just four days when state tests came back clean following a liquid chlorine treatment of the water system. The city now faces pressure from the Department of Natural Resources to convert to a fully chlorinated system after experiencing repeated E. coli...
KRMS Radio
Mizzou Set To Take On St. Louis University In Non-Conference Schedule
Mizzou football has officially added Saint Louis University to its non-conference schedule for the upcoming season. The matchup marks another addition to the Tigers' out-of-conference slate.
Highway Patrol Reports Two Accidents & Four Arrests Over The Past Weekend
Highway Patrol responded to two accidents and made four arrests across the lake area over the past weekend. The incidents included an early Sunday morning crash on U.S. 50 in Morgan County.
Osage Beach Mayor Says Tegethoff Bankruptcy Not To Affect City Projects
Osage Beach officials say the recent chapter-11 bankruptcy filing by St. Louis developer Jeff Tegethoff will not impact ongoing city development projects including Lakeport at Oasis and Preserve at Sycamore Creek. The mayor reassured residents that construction plans remain on track.
Road Construction Continues On Both State Park Roadways
MoDOT continues road construction on both state park roadways at Lake of the Ozarks State Park, requiring visitors to expect delays entering and exiting the park. Motorists are advised to plan accordingly for extended travel times.
Couple Of Meetings Set For This Tuesday Afternoon
The Osage Beach Planning Commission will meet Tuesday to discuss proposed data centers for the Lake of the Ozarks area. The meeting comes as the city evaluates new commercial development opportunities.
Camden County Roadwork To Include Culvert Replacements This Week
Camden County's Road and Bridge Department is conducting culvert replacement work this week while urging residents to exercise caution at water crossings. The area escaped major damage from recent storms and heavy rains.
Osage Beach Police Report Handful Of Arrests Over The Past Week
Osage Beach police arrested several individuals during the past week, including residents from Linn Creek and Fairview. Lieutenant Michael O'Day reported the arrests as part of routine law enforcement activity.
Lake Area Fire Districts Participate in Dive Team Exercises
Multiple lake area fire districts conducted underwater rescue training last week as part of Project WET, a regional effort to improve water extrication response times. The cooperative training involved eight districts working together to develop rescue capabilities before incidents occur, funded...
MODOT Asks Motorists To Let Them Know Of Any Damage From Recent Storms
MoDOT is asking motorists to report any storm damage from recent heavy rains so crews can assess and repair affected roadways. The department wants to prioritize repairs on state routes impacted by the weekend weather.
Two Injured When Vehicle Hits Standing Water and Hydroplanes Off the Roadway
Two people were injured late Sunday when their vehicle hit standing water on Highway 52 at Route-AA, causing it to hydroplane and overturn. The highway patrol responded to the accident caused by hazardous driving conditions from weekend flooding.
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