The Mile Marker Thursday, September 17, 2026
On the Water TodayLake level: 659.39 ft (0.6 ft below full pool)
Today 97° Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · Tonight 74° Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Clear · Friday 97° SunnySources: USGS gauge 06925500, National Weather Service
Ty's Take
We've lost someone this week in waters that draw thousands here every year looking for a good time, and it serves as a hard reminder that shallow doesn't mean safe. A St. Louis man's death after jumping into the lake is the kind of tragedy that hits different when you live here, when you know the coves and the drop-offs and the way summer fun can turn in seconds. We'll see the usual warnings cycle through, the usual talk about life jackets and knowing your limits. But mostly we'll see families keep coming, the way they do, because that's what people do around these waters. Just maybe a few more will think twice before they jump.
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Weather Alerts
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 17 at 2:19AM CDT until September 19 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Illinois and central, east central, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses....
Lake Expo
St. Louis Man Dies After Jumping Into Shallow Water At Lake Of The Ozarks
A St. Louis man died after jumping into shallow water at Lake of the Ozarks and suffering a head injury. The 36-year-old was not wearing a life jacket when the incident occurred late Wednesday morning at the 4.5 mile marker of the Gravois Arm in Morgan County.
Lashley Tanner McDaniel Obituary & Fundraisers (1993-2026)
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Powerboat Racer Gets 5 Years Probation After High Speed Chase On The Lake
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Missouri Tightens Rules On Flock Cameras & Driver Location Data
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Bike Fest Rolls In, A Patriotic Weekend & Big Lake Headlines | Cup Of Coffee
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One Side Down, One To Go: Highway 54 Widening Reaches Halfway Point In Camdenton
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Fall Colors Are Coming! Here’s How To See Missouri At Its Best
The Missouri Department of Conservation is offering weekly fall color updates as trees across the state prepare to turn red, orange, and yellow, with peak colors expected in mid-October. Adequate moisture in central and north Missouri should produce vibrant colors, while drought conditions in...
Own The Property, Skip The Hassle With GreenDoor Rentals
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Storms, Crashes & Controversy: The Lake's Most-Talked-About Stories This Summer
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Lake News Online
Missouri writer launches new five-minute storytelling series
Missouri writer and broadcaster Tony Michaels will launch a new weekday storytelling series called Five Minutes in America beginning Monday, September 7, 2026.
57th annual Laurie Hillbilly Fair is celebrating America’s 250th birthday, September 18-19
The 57th Annual Laurie Hillbilly Fair will take place September 18 and 19 at Laurie Park, celebrating America's 250th birthday as this year's theme.
Day Trippin’ Columbia’s Level Up
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Big Country Liquidators opens at the Lake
Big Country Liquidators has opened at Camdenton (Greenview) this year, bringing owner D.W. Walker's more than 40 years of auction market experience to Lake of the Ozarks.
Human Trafficking Presentation to be held in Eldon in September
A human trafficking presentation is scheduled to be held in Eldon in September, addressing an issue that some communities embrace while others hesitate to discuss.
Lake of the Ozarks Watershed Alliance Director Donna Swall receives prestigious award
Donna Swall, Executive Director of the Lake of the Ozarks Watershed Alliance, has received the 2025 Missouri Stream Team Ambassador Award for Advocacy at the 2026 Annual Watershed conference.
Camden County Commission weighs changes to security at Administration Building
Security at the Camden County Administration Building became a topic of discussion at the September 8 Camden County Commission meeting, with officials considering changes to the building's metal detector systems.
Benefit planned to support Lake-area woman through cancer treatment
A benefit event called DeeDee's Circle of Hope is planned for October 4 at the Laurie Fairgrounds to support a Lake-area woman undergoing cancer treatment.
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St. Louis Man Drowns at Lake of the Ozarks
A 36-year-old St. Louis man drowned at Lake of the Ozarks after jumping into shallow water from a deck and suffering a head injury at the 4.5 mile marker of the Gravois Arm in Morgan County. He was not wearing a life jacket at the time of the incident.
Late Afternoon Storm Damage Reported in Lake Area
Severe late afternoon storm damage has been reported across the Lake of the Ozarks area, with wind damage noted in the Linn Creek area.
Motorcycle Accident Injures One, Charges Pending
One person was hospitalized and charges are pending against one motorcycle driver following a late Wednesday afternoon accident on southbound Missouri-5 near Twin Rivers in Camden County.
A heat advisory for the Lake of the Ozarks area has been extended again due to forecasted mid-to-upper 90s temperatures with heat indexes reaching 105 or higher.
Gov. Kehoe Signs Executive Order Establishing ALPR Safeguards
Governor Mike Kehoe has signed an executive order establishing safeguards on the use of Automatic License Plate Reader technology, including Flock Safety cameras, to protect driver privacy.
Groundbreaking for Aldi’s Store in Camdenton
Excavation has officially begun in Camdenton for the construction of a new Aldi's grocery store following a groundbreaking ceremony with city officials and Camdenton Investments representatives.
Gov. Kehoe to Lead Missouri Delegation on Trade Mission to Italy
Governor Mike Kehoe will lead a Missouri delegation on an economic development trade mission to Italy to promote the state as a destination for global business investment.
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