The Mile Marker Tuesday, September 29, 2026
On the Water TodayLake level: 659.39 ft (0.6 ft below full pool)
Today 88° Mostly Sunny · Tonight 69° Mostly Cloudy · Wednesday 90° Partly SunnySources: USGS gauge 06925500, National Weather Service
Ty's Take
You see a 17-year-old from these waters making the Team USA wakesurfer squad and heading to China, and you remember why kids stick around here long enough to get really good at something. That takes a lake, sure, but it takes parents who'll let them practice until their legs burn and a community that treats the water like it's serious business, not just a playground for the weekenders. Meanwhile, the real estate pages are already warming up the "sell now" talk, and the commissioners are still sorting out what this lake's actually supposed to be. That kid's got his answer figured out. The rest of us might take a little longer.
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Meet The 17-Year-Old Lake Of The Ozarks Wakesurfer Heading To China With Team USA
Victoria Moroski, a 17-year-old from Lake of the Ozarks, has earned multiple gold medals as one of the country's top teenage wakesurfers. The quiet but talented athlete will represent Team USA in China on the international stage.
Build Big Or Pick Your Lot! See These Three Lakefront Homesites In The Villages
Three lakefront homesites on Brookhaven Lane in The Villages at Shawnee Bend are available for purchase individually or as a package totaling 1.83 acres. Each lot offers direct waterfront access and dock potential, with individual prices at $450,000 or the full package listed at $1.35 million.
US Supreme Court Blocks Missouri's Gerrymandered Congressional Map... Again
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected Missouri's congressional map on Friday, ordering the state to use the same districts from the previous two election cycles for upcoming ballots. The decision marks another setback for the state's redrawn voting boundaries.
Costumes, Clubs & A Cause: Driving For Diapers Returns This Friday
The 7th Annual Driving for Diapers Golf Tournament returns Friday, October 2 at Bear Creek Valley Golf Club in Osage Beach with a Halloween costume twist. Teams who register can compete for prizes while supporting The Changing Table, an organization helping families afford diapers throughout the...
This Lake Area Business Changed Hands, But Its Good Ole Values Haven’t
Jacobsen Appliances in Lebanon has changed ownership from the founding Jacobsen family to new owner Jason Ledbetter as of May 1, 2026, after nearly 67 years in business. Ledbetter has committed to maintaining the appliance store's reputation for quality service and customer care that built the...
Midnight Crash Leaves Osage Beach Man Seriously Injured
A 23-year-old Osage Beach man suffered serious injuries around 12:45 a.m. on Monday when his Jeep Cherokee left Storm Cove Drive and struck a tree at Dennison Drive. He faces potential charges including DWI and failure to drive on the right half of the roadway after being arrested at 2 a.m.
First Condo Leaders Summit Aims To Connect Lake Of The Ozarks Associations Next Week
Condo association leaders throughout the Lake of the Ozarks are invited to attend the first-ever Condo Leaders Summit on October 7 at the Elks Lodge in Osage Beach. The free, one-day event will feature discussions on shared resources and community strengthening, with advance registration requested...
Summer's Over. Is It Time To Sell The Lake House?
After Labor Day, some Lake of the Ozarks second-home owners realize they no longer use their properties as much as intended and may consider selling. Real estate professionals suggest getting a current market assessment in fall when serious buyers are active rather than waiting until spring.
Road Work Alert: Highway 54/242 Interchange Ramps To Close Overnight This Week
Overnight guardrail work will limit access at the U.S. Route 54 and Missouri Route 242 interchange at the Lake of the Ozarks from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. next week. Drivers should expect ramp closures during the scheduled maintenance period.
'The Memories Remain': Beloved McDonald's Destroyed By Fire In Lebanon
A McDonald's restaurant that served the Lebanon community for nearly 50 years was destroyed by fire on Saturday, September 26 around 4 p.m. The State Fire Marshal's Office listed the cause as undetermined, though investigators suspect it may have originated in the HVAC unit or grease vent, with all...
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Narcotics Search Warrant Nets Two Lake Area Teens on Felony Drug Charges
Two lake area teenagers face felony drug charges after the Camden County Sheriff's Office and Mid Missouri Drug Task Force executed a narcotics search warrant in the 1000 block of Redbud Road in Osage Beach. The operation resulted in multiple charges against the juveniles.
Early-Morning Accident Seriously Injures One, Charges Pending
An Osage Beach man sustained serious injuries early Monday morning when his Jeep left the roadway on Storm Cove Drive at Dennison Drive. The 23-year-old operator faces pending charges following the single-vehicle accident.
Cassville Man Killed in Watercraft Incident on Table Rock Lake
A 58-year-old Cassville man died in a personal watercraft incident late Saturday at Eagle Rock Marina on Table Rock Lake in Barry County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the fatal accident.
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