The Mile Marker Wednesday, September 30, 2026
On the Water TodayLake level: 659.39 ft (0.6 ft below full pool)
Today 91° Partly Sunny · Tonight 72° Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers · Thursday 81° Showers And Thunderstorms LikelySources: USGS gauge 06925500, National Weather Service
Ty's Take
City Hall's looking to buy land for a new police department and municipal building, which sounds like the kind of infrastructure move that gets rubber-stamped and forgotten about. But anyone who's watched government meetings around here knows that property deals in a tourism town tend to get complicated fast, especially when you're talking about real estate in a place where every waterfront inch has somebody's hand on it. Meanwhile, a stolen vehicle turned into a bomb threat down in Miller County reminds us that even quiet afternoons can go sideways in a hurry. The fall festival season's ramping up, road safety numbers are what they are, and life keeps moving. Seems like the city's at least thinking ahead instead of reacting, which is more than we can say some years.
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One Arrest After Pursuit of (Apparent) Stolen Vehicle and Bomb Threat in Miller County
A suspect was arrested following a high-speed chase involving a stolen pickup truck that exceeded 100 miles per hour in Miller County. The pursuit also involved a bomb threat, according to dispatch communications.
Lake Ozark Moves to Purchase Land for Future City Hall and Police Department
Lake Ozark is moving forward with plans to buy more than 12 acres near Highway-242 and Osage Beach Parkway for approximately $530,000 to consolidate city services. The purchase will eventually house a new city hall and police department, with the board of aldermen approving a first reading Monday...
MoDOT Fatality Numbers Show Mixed Bag
The Missouri Department of Transportation reports mixed results in statewide traffic fatalities as the year approaches its final quarter. The Central District is seeing both positive and concerning trends in the fatality count.
Osage Beach Fall Festival Draws Closer
Osage Beach will host its Fall Festival on Saturday, October 10th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Osage Beach City Park. Mayor Richard Ross says the event will offer activities for children of all ages.
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