Missouri
First ever Retro Mania Live festival coming to Branson next weekBRANSON, Mo. – Fans of ‘80s nostalgia can experience a totally rad throwback at the Retromania Live festival in Branson Aug. 21-25. Read More
Missouri
Summer of Fun: 1980s arcade in Springfield is an escape back in timeThis is the first in a series of “Summer of Fun” articles by The Heartlander showcasing fun things to do across Missouri and Kansas. SPRINGFIELD, Mo. Read More
COVID-19, Missouri
Branson Board of Aldermen declare city to be mask- and vaccine-mandate freeBRANSON, Mo. – A precedent has been set in Branson, as officials have passed a resolution declaring the city will be mask- and vaccine-mandate free. The… Read More
Missouri
Silver Dollar City unveils plans for new Fire In The Hole indoor coasterBRANSON, Mo. – Those familiar with Silver Dollar City were heartbroken to learn the amusement park would close one of its oldest and most beloved rides, Fire In… Read More
Missouri
Titanic Museum and Samaritan’s Feet partner to distribute free shoes to childrenBRANSON, Mo. – The Titanic Museums of Branson and Pigeon Forge are giving back to the community while honoring children in 2023. There were 135 children… Read More
Law Enforcement, Missouri
Branson PD allows officers more comfortability, individuality with new initiativesBRANSON, Mo. – The Branson Police Department has many new developments under Chief Eric Schmitt, including a newly approved initiative allowing officers to dress more comfortably. Read More
Local News
Branson’s Mochas and Meows expanding, aims to be the purrr-fect place to loungeBRANSON, Mo. – Guests at Branson’s lone cat cafe can expect to have more room to lounge and more felines to lounge with in the future as an… Read More
Local News
Silver Dollar City announces $30 million in upcoming park improvementsBRANSON, Mo. – Silver Dollar City has announced $30 million of upcoming projects including major improvements to its infrastructure, student-employee housing and more. SDC plans to… Read More
Law Enforcement
Multimillion-dollar Public Safety Complex coming to BransonBRANSON, Mo. – A Public Safety Complex is coming to Branson, as the city has purchased the old White House Theater to host the police department and other… Read More
Local News
National buck dance champion and viral sensation Hillary Klug returning to Silver Dollar City this fallBRANSON, Mo. – After performing at Silver Dollar City throughout the summer, buck dancing sensation and national champion Hillary Klug is returning to the Ozarks amusement park this… Read More
Local News, Uncategorized
Tiger Park in Hollister to receive large upgrades – including for this surging new sportHOLLISTER, Mo. – The city of Hollister is revamping Tiger Park with several additions, including much more parking and four long-awaited new pickleball courts. The city… Read More
National
Parents upset with Disney’s leftward lurch have a wholesome alternative in Missouri’s Silver Dollar City amusement parkWith Disney’s odd opposition to parental rights in Florida – and a company executive’s pledge to include “many, many” characters of various sexual categories in its productions from now on –… Read More
Local News, Uncategorized
$65 million retail and residential development coming to the city of RepublicREPUBLIC, Mo. – A planned $65 million retail and residential project will be the largest of its kind in the city of Republic, developers say. Magers… Read More
Local News, Uncategorized
PINK Jeep Tours to hit the scene this month in the Ozark Mountain regionBRANSON, Mo. – Herschend Enterprises is bringing yet another family adventure to the Ozarks this month with its off-road Pink Jeep Wrangler tours. Read More
Local News, Uncategorized
Pickleball, golf and more to highlight one of Branson’s newest entertainment attractionsBRANSON, Mo. – A group of local business leaders in Branson is bringing an impressive 9,000-square-foot social playground to southwest Missouri called The Social Birdy. Pickleball,… Read More
Schools, Uncategorized
Faith Community Health in Branson to forgive all past debts and penalty fees for 2021BRANSON, Mo. – The year of Jubilee has come to Faith Community Health in Branson as they are forgiving all past debts and penalty fees accumulated throughout 2021. … Read More
Local News, Uncategorized
Small Business Spotlight: New business in Branson looks to bring the 1980s back to the futureBRANSON, Mo. – Visitors of Branson can now experience an all-inclusive entertainment complex dedicated to 1980s pop-culture named ‘Retromania’. The 15,000 square foot complex features a movie theater,… Read More
Local News, Uncategorized
Branson’s Christmas Coalition gears up with bigger plans for this year’s Ozark Mountain ChristmasBRANSON, Mo. – The Branson Christmas Coalition is a non-profit organization annually dedicated to enhancing the Ozark Mountain Christmas season in Branson – and 2021 is no different. Read More
State Government
Annual City of Branson cleanup begins MondayBRANSON, Mo. – The City of Branson holds an annual Fall Cleanup event each year in an effort to keep the city clean. However, due to COVID-19, the… Read More
State Government
Cox Branson staff to receive panic button devices due to an increase in hospital violenceBRANSON, Mo. – Cox Medical Center in Branson will soon be implementing panic buttons for staff members who work with the public. The facility has seen an uptick… Read More