When my family suggested we skip the summer weekend at the lake and enjoy Silver Dollar City during the Christmas season, I didn’t hesitate. This wasn’t just any theme park to me—it ...
Read More »Another Kanakuk camper sues, alleging cover-up of abuse
A former camper has sued Kanakuk Kamps near Branson, a number of its current and former leaders and its insurer. Alex Summersett alleges that he was abused by his counselor, Pete Newman ...
Read More »MO bill names Branson ‘Live Entertainment Capital’ of Missouri
The Missouri House last week voted to name Branson the Live Entertainment Capital of Missouri. The city has more than 100 live entertainment venues, according to Branson.com and sees almost 8 million ...
Read More »Missouri offers numerous options for fun over Thanksgiving weekend
A four-day weekend is a good time to get away and enjoy the start of the holiday season close to home. The website Tripping.com recommends these Missouri destinations for the Thanksgiving weekend. ...
Read More »Silver Dollar City inspires with Christmas celebrations
When it comes to the holiday season, many families are making Silver Dollar City a part of their Christmas celebrations. My wife Anita and I traveled with family last weekend to experience ...
Read More »Construction to begin on 150-foot Ferris wheel in downtown Kansas City
A family-friendly attraction that will add to the Kansas City skyline is expected to be completed this fall. Workers soon will begin piecing together a 150-foot-tall Ferris wheel providing panoramic views of ...
Read More »New Fire in the Hole will open next spring
Silver Dollar City has good news for fans of its legendary Fire in the Hole ride. The theme part announced on Monday that it has broken ground on an all-new, $30 million ...
Read More »Dave Ramsey sued for $150 million alleged timeshare scam
Former followers are suing finance guru Dave Ramsey for $150 million over his endorsement of a failed timeshare exit company that defrauded customers out of millions of dollars. The lawsuit alleges that ...
Read More »Final season of Fire in the Hole highlights summer at Silver Dollar City
“Fire in the hole!” Generations of area families are familiar with that cry from the popular ride at Silver Dollar City in Branson. “More than 25 million guests have been entertained by ...
Read More »“Queen Esther” is wowing audiences this summer at Sight & Sound
Sight & Sound’s “Queen Esther” musical production is a breathtaking and emotionally stirring masterpiece that brings to life one of the most significant stories of the Old Testament. Currently on stage at ...
Read More »Popular Bluegrass & BBQ Festival kicks off at Silver Dollar City in Branson
The hills are alive with the sound of bluegrass. Spring has arrived in the Missouri Ozarks and with it, the annual Bluegrass & BBQ Festival all throughout May at Silver Dollar City ...
Read More »Silver Dollar City’s Fire In The Hole coaster to close at end of 2023
It’s one of the most iconic roller coasters in the nation. Now, Fire In The Hole at Branson’s Silver Dollar City will have its very last season amusing adults and thrilling children. ...
Read More »Jim Bakker hosting TV show, selling survivalist gear from Missouri Ozarks
Former television evangelist Jim Bakker continues to live in the Missouri Ozarks and preparing for the end times. He is promoting survivalist gear and books about the apocalypse on his website almost ...
Read More »Frisco train derails at Silver Dollar City injuring seven
Six guests and one worker were injured when a steam train at Silver Dollar City derailed on Wednesday evening. Initial reports of the train’s derailment were made around 7 p.m. by visitors ...
Read More »BRANSON CARES: How the entertainment industry is leading its community for global impact
In the center of America’s heartland, Branson, Missouri, has embraced a mission to help children with severe disabilities across the globe through an initiative aptly titled BRANSON CARES. Dubbed “The Live Entertainment Capital ...
Read More »This is how many people visited Branson last year
After going through a difficult time during pandemic lockdowns, a record 10 million people visited the Branson area last year. “The numbers don’t lie – Branson is a destination that appeals to ...
Read More »Silver Dollar City opens, expects large crowds as pandemic ends
Silver Dollar City opened for the 2022 season Wednesday, March 16. Spring Ride Days runs through March 20 and again March 23-27 and will take advantage of warmer temperatures. Guests at the ...
Read More »Osage Nation Tribe will bring casino to Lake of the Ozarks
Casino gambling may be coming to Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks tourist destination. The Osage Nation Indian Tribe announced that it will invest approximately $60 million to develop a hotel featuring gambling, ...
Read More »Kids finding Christ at popular Branson camp despite reduced attendance
Although fewer kids are attending, Kids Across America in Branson is back in business this summer after remaining closed in 2020 because of the pandemic. Despite the challenges, lives are still being ...
Read More »Televangelist Jim Bakker back in court over COVID-19 cure claims
Branson televangelist Jim Bakker has asked a St. Louis appeals court to reinstate a free-speech lawsuit against Arkansas and California officials investigating a fake COVID-19 cure. Attorney Derek Ankrom of Springfield represented ...
Read More »Silver Dollar City nominated for best amusement park in America
Fans of Silver Dollar City in Branson can cast their votes in the 2021 #1 Amusement Park in America by USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards. The park already holds the title from previous ...
Read More »College of the Ozarks suing Biden administration over gender identity regulations
College of the Ozarks in the Branson area is suing the Biden administration for requiring Christian schools to open their dormitories and showers based on gender identity. The school filed a lawsuit ...
Read More »Silver Dollar City offers ‘Tasting Passport’ during Street Fest
In an encouraging sign of the easing of the pandemic and the coming of spring, Silver Dollar City in Branson is open for business. Something new this year is a “Tasting Passport” ...
Read More »Sight & Sound to broadcast ‘Jesus’ live from Branson
Sight & Sound will broadcast its original production of “Jesus” live from Branson for Easter. “For more than 40 years, audiences from all over the world have been coming to Sight & ...
Read More »FDA closes investigation of televangelist Jim Bakker and COVID-19 claims
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has closed its investigation of Branson televangelist Jim Bakker. According to a close-out letter from the FDA, “The Jim Bakker Show” has addressed the concerns ...
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