The Mile Marker Wednesday, August 26, 2026
On the Water TodayLake level: 659.39 ft (0.6 ft below full pool)
Today 90° Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers · Tonight 66° Mostly Clear · Thursday 86° SunnySources: USGS gauge 06925500, National Weather Service
Ty's Take
Dolly Parton's passing hits different when you've spent enough years in small towns to know that some people belong to everybody. She wasn't ours in the geographic sense, but she was ours the way the best artists are, making music that played just as true in a lake cabin as anywhere else. Meanwhile, down here we're building something new at the Oasis, watching custom boats turn heads at the Shootout, and keeping the lake running the way it always has. Life moves forward that way, with the old and new happening side by side. We'll miss her.
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'Iron Man Put Us On The Map': The Wild Custom Build That Made Waves At Lake Of The Ozarks
A custom-built boat project has become a major attraction at Lake of the Ozarks, drawing attention and putting the area on the map among boating enthusiasts. The Iron Man-themed vessel represents an impressive engineering achievement that has generated considerable buzz in the local boating...
AERIAL VIDEO: Major Progress At The Oasis, Lake Of The Ozarks New Amusement Park & Hotel
The Oasis, a new amusement park and hotel development at Lake of the Ozarks, is showing significant construction progress visible from aerial views. The ambitious project is moving forward with visible advancement on multiple phases of the development.
How To Watch & Listen To The Lake Of The Ozarks Shootout This Weekend
The Lake of the Ozarks Shootout, the region's premier boating event, returns this weekend with racing starting at 9 a.m. Saturday and 8:30 a.m. Sunday. Spectators can watch from boats in the flotilla, lakeside homes, or at Dog Days Bar and Grill where a broadcast stage will display the racing...
166 Feet Of Shoreline! See This Spacious Lakefront Retreat On The Gravois Arm
A spacious lakefront home on the Gravois Arm of Lake of the Ozarks features 166 feet of shoreline and offers a retreat-style setting. The property combines significant water frontage with residential comfort for lake enthusiasts.
A Country Music Legend: Dolly Parton Dead At 80
Country music legend Dolly Parton has passed away at the age of 80, ending an extraordinary career that shaped American music and popular culture. Her influential legacy spans decades of beloved songs and philanthropic work.
Boaters Pay Heed! Sea Hag Fun Run & Benefit Auction This Thursday
Boaters in the Lake of the Ozarks area are invited to participate in the Sea Hag Fun Run and Benefit Auction taking place this Thursday. The event combines recreational boating with fundraising for the community.
Early Morning Kitchen Fire Damages Home In Camdenton
A fire broke out in a Camdenton home during the early morning hours, causing damage to the structure. Firefighters responded quickly to the kitchen fire that threatened the residence.
Woman Seriously Injured After Car Skids Off Hwy D & Overturns
A 48-year-old Kaiser woman was seriously injured Monday evening when her Honda Element skidded off Highway D near Locust Road in Camden County and overturned after hitting a tree. The woman, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was transported to Lake Regional Hospital with serious injuries, and the...
You Won't Believe What This Lake Welder Built From A Shipping Container
A Lake area welder has created a remarkable structure from a shipping container, showcasing ingenuity and craftsmanship in repurposing industrial materials. The unique build demonstrates what skilled fabrication can achieve with unconventional starting materials.
How The Fastest Boat At Lake Of The Ozarks Vanished... And Then Came Roaring Back
A high-performance boat once disappeared from Lake of the Ozarks after establishing itself as the fastest vessel on the water. The boat has since made a dramatic return to the lake, resuming its presence in the boating community.
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Three injured in crash at 52 & Grand
Three people were injured in a two-vehicle crash involving a Miller County Sheriff's Deputy on Monday evening at Fourth Street and Grand Avenue in Eldon around 6:55 p.m. All three sustained injuries in the collision.
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Hardy Continues To Recover For Mizzou Football – Could Return By October
Mizzou running back Ahmad Hardy continues his recovery from a gunshot wound sustained earlier this spring and could potentially return to the football field by October. Head coach Elite Drinkwitz reports positive progress in Hardy's rehabilitation efforts.
MO Realtors Says Sales Are Up Year-To-Date, Both In Number & Price Range
Missouri REALTORS released July 2026 statistics showing residential sales are up year-to-date in both the number of properties sold and median price range. The report indicates 7,597 residential properties sold with a median sales price of $300,000.
MODOT Reminds Motorists Of New Laws & Fines For Violating School Bus Safety
The Missouri Department of Transportation is reminding motorists about new laws and increased fines for violating school bus safety regulations as the new school year approaches. Area Engineer Danny Roeger emphasizes the importance of following proper procedures when encountering school buses.
Mid-MO Pachyderm Club Meets On Friday
The Mid-Missouri Pachyderm Club will hold its next meeting on Friday, the 28th, featuring a club reorganization and discussion about the Missouri Republican Party. Members will gather to address club matters and political party updates.
Highway Patrol Reports Two Fatal Accidents & Numerous Arrests Over The Weekend
The Highway Patrol had a busy weekend in the lake area, reporting two fatal accidents on eastbound Highway 54 near A-Road, one injury from a personal watercraft incident, and 13 arrests. The fatalities underscore traffic safety concerns in the region.
Area Fire Departments Participating In “Tanker Shuttle Training” This Week
Area fire departments are conducting tanker shuttle training this week on the west side of the region, which accounts for increased fire truck movement and activity. Residents should not be alarmed by the heightened emergency vehicle presence as departments participate in the training exercises.
Camden Republican Club To Host Planning Meeting For Patriot Dinner
The Camden County Republican Club has scheduled its next meeting for Monday, the 31st, to continue planning for the upcoming Patriot Dinner scheduled for October. The club will coordinate logistics and details for the community event.
A fire damaged a Camdenton home on North Ozark Drive early Monday morning around 3:10 a.m., prompting a response from Mid-County Fire Department. Chief Scott Frandsen reported that crews encountered an active fire upon arrival at the residence.
Kaiser Woman Seriously Hurt in Camden County Accident
A 48-year-old Kaiser woman was seriously injured in a one-vehicle accident Monday evening on Highway D at Locust Road in Camden County. The Highway Patrol reported the woman was driving too fast for conditions when the crash occurred around 6:50 p.m., resulting in her hospitalization.
Three Injured in Two-Vehicle Accident Involving a Miller County Deputy
A Miller County Sheriff's Deputy and two other occupants of a vehicle were injured in a two-vehicle accident at Fourth Street and Grand Avenue in Eldon shortly before 7:00 p.m. Monday. The deputy, responding to a call with lights and siren activated, collided with a vehicle driven by a 21-year-old...
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