The Mile Marker Wednesday, August 19, 2026
On the Water TodayLake level: 659.39 ft (0.6 ft below full pool)
Today 86° Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · Tonight 69° Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · Thursday 86° Mostly SunnySources: USGS gauge 06925500, National Weather Service
Ty's Take
Labor Day weekend brought the usual mix around these waters, the kind of summer sendoff that tests everybody at once. Fire calls are up across the region, the Highway Patrol logged a drowning and scattered alcohol arrests, and now we're burying a Camdenton school kid while the community figures out how to grieve that kind of loss together. Meanwhile the Gathering of the Juggalos rolled into town like clockwork, which gave us the arrest reports to match, and there's a human trafficking awareness screening coming up because that problem doesn't take holidays either. This is the Lake in September, the moment when the vacation season noise clears and you see what's really been happening underneath.
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Lake Expo
Horseshoe Bend Condo Comes With Huge Views, Wrap-Around Deck & Easy Access
A condo at Horseshoe Bend is now on the market, featuring expansive views and a wraparound deck with convenient access to the area.
Annihilate Dock Spiders' Next Generation During Fall Cleanup At Lake Of The Ozarks
Fall is the ideal time for Lake of the Ozarks homeowners to schedule power washing and window cleaning to eliminate spider egg sacs before winter arrives. Vibrant Window Cleaning & Power Washing, owned by Matt Mahanay, offers hand-cleaned windows and soft wash pressure washing services to...
Shootout 'Heroes Day' Treats Lake First Responders To A Day On The Water
The Shootout event honored local first responders with a special Heroes Day outing on the water.
Upgrade Your Boat With The Look Of Real Teak But Without The Maintenance
Boat owners can now upgrade their vessels with teak-look finishes that require minimal upkeep compared to traditional teak wood.
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Lake News Online
Human trafficking coalition to show movie ‘Still Hope’ Sept. 11
The Lake of the Ozarks Human Trafficking Coalition will screen the film 'Still Hope' at 6 p.m. on Friday, September 11 at New Life Assembly of God on Highway 52 at Barnett.
Rocky Mount Fire District board sets tax levy at 35.82 cents
The Rocky Mount Fire Protection Board set the 2027 property tax levy at 35.82 cents per $100 assessed valuation during an August 12 meeting to compensate for declining assessed values.
KRMS Radio
Camdenton School District Mourning Student Death, Support Being Offered
The Camdenton school community is mourning the death of 14-year-old Ayden 'Bud' Bradley, who drowned in a swimming pool after being reported missing. The school district is providing counselors to support students and staff, with visitation scheduled for Friday afternoon at 4-6 p.m. at First...
“Bluntman” Among the First Juggalos-Related Arrest in Camden County
A Pennsylvania man was arrested and taken to the Camden County Jail without bond following an incident at the Juggalos gathering in Macks Creek.
Royals Make Changes In Player Lineups
The Kansas City Royals made roster adjustments, designating veteran outfielder Starling Marte for assignment while promoting Connor Thomas from AAA and sending several players down.
Mizzou Football Gets Preseason Accolades – #25 In Both Polls Out Right Now
Mizzou Football earned a number 25 ranking in both the USA TODAY Coaches Poll and the Associated Press preseason poll, joining Ohio State, Oregon, and Georgia among the top-ranked teams heading into the season.
Gathering Of The Juggalos Comes To The Lake This Weekend
The Gathering of the Juggalos brought thousands of Insane Clown Posse fans to Macks Creek from Wednesday through Saturday at Mother Nature's Riverfront Retreat, with law enforcement increasing patrols in the area.
Osage Beach Working On Grant Work For The Grand Glaize Airport
The Osage Beach board of aldermen is addressing grant work related to the Grand Glaize Airport alongside other business items during an upcoming meeting.
Highway Patrol Notes 1 Drowning, One Accident & Several Alcohol Related Arrests This Weekend
The Missouri Highway Patrol reported one drowning, one traffic accident, and seven arrests, including several alcohol-related cases, in the lake area over the weekend.
Paving Projects Continue For US 54, KK and Route 242
Road work continues on westbound US 54 in Camden County, with the passing lane now completed from Lynn Creek to Cecil Street, while additional paving projects proceed on Highway KK and Route 242.
PETA Calls For An End To Transported Animals At Missouri State Fair
Following an Interstate-70 accident involving sea lions being transported to Sedalia, PETA is urging the Missouri State Fair to prohibit animal acts involving transported creatures.
Fire Districts Continue To See Large Uptick In Calls For Service
Fire districts across the lake area are handling record numbers of service calls this summer, with the Rocky Mount District reporting 130 incidents in July alone.
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