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Rose O'Neill and her Kewpie Dolls
Today’s story celebrates the 115th anniversary of the Kewpie Doll, created by Taney County artist Rose O’Neill. Born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, on June 25, 1874, Rose O’Neill was a self-trained artist who called the Ozarks home. Her artwork appeared in the September 1896 issue of True magazine and were the first cartoons ever published by an American woman. O’Neill’s illustrations were later featured in Harper’s Bazaar, Good Housekeeping, and Life magazine. It wasn’t until June of 1909 that her Kewpie illustrations were introduced,
Rockaway Beach woman arrested for meth trafficking
A Rockaway Beach woman is in the Taney County Jail after a multijurisdictional investigation into methamphetamine trafficking in the region. Rhonda Johnson, 56, of Rockaway Beach is facing Second Degree Trafficking Judge charges in Taney County in connection with transportation and distribution of drugs to multiple Missouri counties. If convicted on the charge in Taney County, she could face up to 15 years in prison.
Update on Search for Missing Kimberling City Woman
19-year-old Haven Shelton was reported missing last week. According to the updated information from the sheriff's office, investigators are following up several tips in which she may have been seen in areas west of Branson in Taney County. Shelton is 5 foot, 110 pounds, brown hair and eyes. Anyone with...
Republican candidates gather at Big Cedar
Taney and Stone county voters had the opportunity to speak to many of the region’s candidates for political office at a “Liberty Rally” held Saturday, June 8, at Big Cedar Lodge in Ridgedale. The candidates ranged from gubernatorial candidates to county commissioners. Tables promoting the candidates lined...
JATC welcomes new board and members
A few weeks ago, members of the Junior Auxiliary of Taney County gathered at the Pour House in Hollister to prepare for the 2024-25 year with a new board and members and recognized individual accomplishments. The board members serve a one-year term once they are selected.
Fire Apparatus of the Day: June 12, 2024
Rosenbauer—Western Taney County Fire Protection District, Branson, MO, pumper. Commander 5408 cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Darley PSD 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 1,500-gallon water tank; Rosenbauer FX aluminum body; 5-person cab. Dealer: John Mecey, Sentinel Emergency Solutions, St. Louis, MO. PREVIOUS PHOTO OF THE DAY >>. MORE...
City of Forsyth moves forward with ADA compliance plan
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - An Americans with Disabilities Act compliance audit is complete in Forsyth. The city in Taney County is looking to make ADA compliance upgrades in Shadow Rock Park, Shoals Bend Park, and at City Hall. City council held a work session Monday night which was open to...
Tyler Macdonald and Carmena Sanders injured in Taney County crash
TANEY, MO, (June 10, 2024) - Two people were injured in a crash Monday evening on U.S. Highway 160, south of Kissee Mills in Taney County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP). Per the incident report, a 1996 Ford F150 collided with another car around 6:15 p.m. The...
Parents of Branson Famous Dave's shooting victims sue company for lack of security
Miguel Melendez-Torres is slated to face a Taney County jury in August for the alleged double homicide and robbery of two Famous Dave's employees, a 2021 incident that took place in the parking of the Branson restaurant after the victims' shift. The families of Krystle Buhl and Richard McMahan — two Merriam Woods...
A man in Taney County charged with assault after stabbing someone in the leg
TANEY COUNTY, Mo. (KY3) - A man in Taney County is behind bars after stabbing someone in the leg. According to the Taney County Sheriff’s Office, Rauley Cancel had gotten into a fight in a Branson, Mo. bar and stabbed a man in the leg. Cancel was placed in custody by deputies but escaped their patrol car. With the help of a Branson Police Department K-9, Cancel was tracked down and found.
Man arrested in Cheeky Monkey stabbing
A Branson man is in the Taney County Jail, accused of stabbing another man at a Branson bar and fleeing custody, leading to a manhunt on Saturday, June 1. Rauly Cancel-Ramos is facing one count of First Degree Assault and Armed Criminal Action in connection with allegations he stabbed a man at Crazy Craig’s Cheeky Monkey Bar in Branson.
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