About Branson Dispatch

Branson Dispatch is the local news and visitor guide for the Tri-Lakes region of the Missouri Ozarks: Taney, Stone, Christian and Barry counties, from Branson, Hollister and Table Rock Lake to Ozark, Nixa, Cassville and Monett.

We cover what matters to the people who live here and to those planning a visit: local government, schools, weather, real estate, events, and the lakes, shows, caves, trails and state parks of the Ozarks.

Branson Dispatch is published by Vik Media Group, a Florida company based in Miramar that runs a growing network of regional news and travel sites.

Write to us at [email protected].

Our desks

Each desk signs the articles in its areas. Every article explains official rules with the agency or law it comes from and the date we checked it, links its sources and sends readers to a licensed professional for personal advice. To ask for a correction, use "Report an error" at the end of any article or our contact page.

Home & Property Desk

Covers real estate and home services: permits, property taxes, contractor licenses, storms and utilities.

Money & Law Desk

Covers legal rights, taxes, banking and insurance, explained from state statutes and official agencies. We do not give legal or financial advice.

Health Desk

Covers urgent care, pharmacies, hospitals and public health notices. We do not give medical advice.

Outdoors Desk

Covers fishing, boating, beaches, parks and getting around by car or boat.

Business & Marketing Desk

Covers starting and running a local business: licenses, hiring, marketing and being found online. Partner Content articles are labeled and kept apart from our reporting.

Books Desk

Covers romance books and the places to read them in our area: shelves, new releases and staff picks. Buy buttons are Amazon affiliate links, and books written by a member of our team are marked Editor’s Choice.