Lake of the Ozarks Archives

Illinois man dies after boating incident at the Lake of the Ozarks

August 6, 2020 8:41 AM Matt Ragsdale

An Illinois man was killed after a boating incident at the Lake of the Ozarks on Wednesday.

Man facing BWI charges after fatal boat crash

July 25, 2020 11:24 AM Zach Boetto

LAKE OF THE OZARKS Mo. (KMIZ) A man is facing multiple BWI related charges after a boating crash on the Lake of the Ozarks left one person dead and four others injured. According to MSHP crash reports, John D Bennett, 52, of New Haven, MO, faces multiple boating while intoxicated charges after his boat struck

Concern grows over in-person bar exam in Columbia, Osage Beach

July 17, 2020 7:54 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The state’s bar exam will bring hundreds of law school graduates to Columbia and Osage Beach later this month, a fact that concerns some test takers. More than 600 people are set to take the test on July 28 and 29 at the Holiday Inn Executive Center in Columbia and Tan-Tar-A Resort

THURSDAY UPDATES: Lincoln University to host online graduation

July 9, 2020 9:10 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Holts Summit man seriously hurt in jet ski crash

July 7, 2020 9:02 AM Matt Ragsdale

State troopers say a Holts Summit man was seriously hurt after a jet ski crash at the Lake of the Ozarks on Monday.

Woman arrested after multiple injured in crash at Lake of the Ozarks

July 3, 2020 8:54 AM Matt Ragsdale

State troopers say a woman was arrested after a crash hurt multiple people in Camden County early Thursday morning.

Man and woman face new rape charges linked to highway patrol investigation

June 25, 2020 12:27 PM Matt Ragsdale

Morgan County prosecutors filed new rape charges last week against a man and woman linked to a highway patrol rape investigation at the Lake of the Ozarks.

Fire officials say grill started blaze at Lake of the Ozarks condos

June 17, 2020 3:44 PM Amber Tabeling

A massive fire that broke out at a condominium building at the Lake of the Ozarks Tuesday evening has been ruled accidental.

No one hurt after large condo catches fire at Lake of the Ozarks

June 16, 2020 8:52 PM Lucas Geisler

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) No one is hurt after firefighters put out a massive fire at a condominium building at the Lake of the Ozarks Tuesday evening. Over 50 fire fighters from The Lake Ozark Fire Protection District, as well as about 7 other agencies, including Cole County Fire, responded to the scene at the

Several hurt, one arrested following Monday night boat crash

June 16, 2020 9:53 AM Matt Ragsdale

State troopers say four people were injured and one was arrested after a boat crash at the Lake of the Ozarks late Monday night.

Lake of the Ozarks businesses move forward after social distancing snafu over weekend

May 26, 2020 4:27 PM Amber Tabeling

Not all Lake of the Ozark businesses received national attention regarding the lack of social distancing between tourists, but businesses foresee what happened over the holiday weekend leaving an impact.

Osage Beach officials said businesses are responsible for social distancing enforcement

May 25, 2020 8:00 PM Amber Tabeling

Many lake-goers did not adhere to Governor Parson’s current state Economic Reopening Health Order at the Lake of the Ozarks and Osage Beach this weekend.

Patrol: Man thrown from boat at Lake of the Ozarks

May 25, 2020 8:29 AM Matt Ragsdale

The Missouri State Highway Patrol said a man was ejected from a boat at the Lake of the Ozarks after it crashed into a wave Sunday afternoon.

General manager: Lake-side businesses working to stay sanitary despite tourists

May 24, 2020 7:21 PM Zach Boetto

As tourists rush to the Lake of the Ozarks for Memorial Day weekend, businesses are doing what they can to follow the state’s health order.

Many ignore health recommendations during holiday weekend

May 23, 2020 6:42 PM Zach Boetto

Thousands of people flocked to the Lake of the Ozarks on Saturday to celebrate Memorial Day weekend.

Lake of the Ozarks businesses are booming amid COVID-19

May 20, 2020 6:39 PM Amber Tabeling

Lake of the Ozarks businesses stand strong amid the COVID-19 pandemic as people are eager to get out for Memorial Day weekend.

One person escaped a boat fire in the Lake of the Ozarks.

Boat totaled after fire on the Lake of the Ozarks

May 16, 2020 4:54 AM Molly Stawinoga

One person escaped without injury when a boat caught fire on the Lake of the Ozarks.

Boat explosion at Lake of the Ozarks leaves one dead

May 2, 2020 7:19 PM Sydney Olsen

One person was found dead at the Lake of the Ozarks after a boat explosion.

Endangered person advisory for Lake Ozark teenager canceled

April 26, 2020 3:52 PM Sydney Olsen

The Camden County Sheriff’s Department has issued an endangered person advisory for a missing teenager.

Lake-area drug task force seizes pounds of meth, marijuana since January

April 15, 2020 12:01 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Maries County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday that members of a Lake of the Ozarks area drug task force have seized pounds of illegal drugs since New Year’s Day.