Ty's Take The Blue Alert out of Christian County reminds us how dangerous police work remains in rural Missouri, and our thoughts are with that deputy's family and fellow officers. Closer to home, Lake Ozark's move to ban public marijuana smoking makes practical sense
Ty's Take We've got a troubling pattern emerging on our roads today with three serious accidents across Benton and Morgan counties, including two fatalities and multiple injuries. When you're seeing this many pedestrian accidents in a single day in our rural area, it tells
Ty's Take That hit-and-run in Osage Beach should have all of us paying closer attention behind the wheel, especially with pedestrian traffic picking up around the lake areas where sidewalks are scarce and sight lines aren't great. The Attorney General going after those video gambling operations
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Ty's Take That house fire on Y Road where the homeowner climbed on his roof with a garden hose to fight an electrical fire tells you everything about rural living — sometimes you're your own first responder, and folks here don't wait around for help
Ty's Take The federal ruling that just declared video gaming illegal across Missouri is going to hit our local economy hard — those machines generate serious revenue for bars, restaurants, and other small businesses around the Lake that are already struggling with seasonal ups and downs. Meanwhile, the house
Ty's Take We've got three teenagers from Sunrise Beach in the hospital after their UTV rolled over in Camden County, which should serve as a sobering reminder that these machines aren't toys—they're powerful vehicles that demand respect and proper safety gear.
Ty's Take That house fire in Richland this morning hits close to home, and with drought conditions persisting and burn bans coming down the pike, we're looking at a dangerous stretch ahead. I've covered enough rural fires to know that when you combine dry
Ty's Take The big story today is that outlet mall development finally showing its full hand with plans for hotels and entertainment alongside Bass Pro — this isn't just about shopping, folks, it's about fundamentally changing what the Lake area looks like and feels like
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Ty's Take Two stories jumped out at me today that show our community at work in different ways. First, Commissioner Ike Skelton's announcement that he's filing for another four years gives voters a clear signal about continuity in local leadership, and frankly, in times
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