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Branson Missouri 2008 Shows News

The Poncan Opry Will Return Sept. 11 Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:01AMThe Poncan Opry will return to the Poncan Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, for the first show of four scheduled for the fall. The Poncan Opry is Oklahoma's fastest growing family entertainment show.
Branson-area schools brace for off-season homelessness Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 9:08AMTaney County families teetering on the edge of poverty can easily lose their footing when many Branson shows go dark after Christmas.
Iowa prep football team capsules Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 8:53AMAkron-Westfield
China's soft power set for global audience Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 10:11PMA Chinese company bought the White House? No, it's not in Washington DC, but in Branson, Missouri.
Fans come out for bluegrass festival Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 12:01AMFor fans and performers at the fifth annual Wichita Falls Bluegrass Festival, the atmosphere is just as important as the music.
Expedia plans major hiring announcement today in Springfield Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 6:39AMExpedia Inc. plans to announce a major hiring initiative this morning for its Springfield Operations Center at the former Springfield-Branson National Airport terminal.
Former Lady Panther taking shot at music business Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 3:58AMBreaking up was hard to do. Liz Moriondo had 11 years invested in the sport before deciding to give up basketball after her freshman year with the Drury University Lady Panthers.
Man wanted in Buda slaying arrested after standoff in Missouri Wednesday, June 30, 2010 @ 12:56AMMan wanted in Buda slaying arrested after standoff in Missouri
The Seven (natural) Wonders of Missouri Sunday, April 4, 2010 @ 3:14AMWhat do you mean, there's nothing to do around here? Nothing to see?
FBI: Despite Surges, Bank Robbery Numbers Remain Average in Ozarks Tuesday, March 30, 2010 @ 10:46PMThe Federal Bureau of Investigation says despite constant mugshots and surveillance video flashing across television screens, bank robberies are not on the rise.
'America's Got Talent' trio wins big after show Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 4:29AMPleasant Hope native JC Fisher and his friends John Hagen and Marcus Collins didn't win the million-dollar prize on "America's Got Talent" last fall.
CHS football schedule set Tuesday, February 2, 2010 @ 1:48PMCarthage football fans, pull out your calendars, the schedule is set for the 2010-2011 seasons.
Recession doesn't hold back state Special Olympians' hopes Friday, January 8, 2010 @ 3:15AMSpecial Olympics Missouri was formed with a commitment to athletes, but that mission has been tested amid recession woes.
Changes transformed Springfield in the past decade Friday, January 1, 2010 @ 4:39AMN ational polls indicate the 2000s are a decade most Americans will be happy to put behind them. But the decade of downsizing , terrorist attacks, pension pains and bubble-bursting has left an indelible mark on Springfield's landscape.
A brand-new Branson isn't just for seniors Thursday, December 17, 2009 @ 5:22PMThe lights of The Lawrence Welk Show are long out, but Welk Resorts in Branson has a new attraction, a huge Splash-A-Torium for family fun.
Branson Shows Are Full of Holiday Spirit as Ozark Mountain Christmas Welcomes Its 22nd Holiday Season Tuesday, December 1, 2009 @ 1:27PMAs Christmas approaches Branson turns into a winter wonderland with numerous events, festivals and a blanket of holiday decorations. Cheer and goodwill is definitely in the air as the town gears up for its 22nd Annual Ozark Mountain Christmas.
High on hoops in Aspen Sunday, November 22, 2009 @ 4:40AMASPEN - Steve Ketchum paced outside the locker room, drawing stares from passersby filtering into the cafeteria. "The parents could see me, and probably thought, 'Oh, Coach Ketchum is about to explode,'" Aspen's head boys basketball coach recounted earlier this week, leaning forward in his office chair for emphasis. It was 1988 and Ketchum, then the head coach at Clever High School in southwest ...
Area tourism numbers mostly up Friday, October 16, 2009 @ 11:12PMAlthough the nation's economy continues to struggle, many area businesses benefited from a busy summer tourism season. The increasing number of tourists has added money to local coffers and tourism promoters have taken notice. The sign-in book at the Randolph County Convention and Visitors Bureau had more than 1,000 guests in its pages during July.
Economic Stimulus "The Marriott Vacation Club Way" In Branson, Missouri Thursday, October 8, 2009 @ 10:02AMCelebrating 25 Years With 25 Percent Off Rates In Branson, Missouri
Lt. Governor Kinder presents 2009 Tour of Missouri Economic Impact Study Monday, October 5, 2009 @ 4:30PMLt. Governor Peter Kinder, Chairman of the Missouri Tourism Commission and Tour of Missouri, Inc., presented economic impact results from the 2009 Tour of Missouri during a meeting of the Missouri Tourism Commission in Branson.
Current Conditions v2 Thursday, October 1, 2009 @ 12:25PM(Branson, Mo.) - Lt. Governor Peter Kinder, chairman of the Missouri Tourism Commission and Tour of Missouri, Inc., presented economic impact results from the 2009 Tour of Missouri during a meeting of the Missouri Tourism Commission today in Branson.
Report:Tour of Missouri Generated $38.1 Million for State Thursday, October 1, 2009 @ 10:57AMA report of the economic impact of the Tour of Missouri bike race showed the 2009 event generated $9 million more for the state's economy this year than last.
'Chief fishing officer' stops to talk Wednesday, September 30, 2009 @ 12:38PMBass Pro Shops is "what most retailers only fantasize about," said Ethan Allen CEO Farooq Kathwari when he introduced Bass Pro CEO Johnny Morris at an awards ceremony last year.
County among fastest growing Tuesday, September 29, 2009 @ 3:11AMNew census data indicates Christian County's population has grown by nearly 40 percent this decade.
Census: County grows nearly 40% in decade Tuesday, September 22, 2009 @ 3:02AMNew census data released Monday indicates Christian County's population has grown by nearly 40 percent this decade.
Contest winners named Sunday, August 30, 2009 @ 9:33PMVernon County resident Jim Bagley knew that Joplin-born author Langston Hughes wrote the poem “A Dream Deferred.” As the winner of last week’s final challenge in the Globe’s 10-week summer travel series, Bagley will receive a $20 gift certificate from a Joplin-area restaurant and a $50 gas card.
The Grand mo’ Opries Thursday, August 13, 2009 @ 3:35AMMaybe you’re a fan of old-time country, gospel and bluegrass but don’t have very many places to hear these classic styles of music. Maybe you want to go out and hear live music without having to deal with a bar’s smoky atmosphere and inebriated spectators.
Survery: Economy in the Midwest on the mend Monday, August 3, 2009 @ 12:02PMOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A survey of supply managers and other business executives in nine Midwest and Plains states suggests the region’s economy is expanding for the first time in almost a year.
ARNOLD: Rickman Concert Series boon to city, those behind shows say Thursday, July 30, 2009 @ 1:59AMThose who work to put on the Rickman Auditorium Concert Series say they have witnessed how the events have had a positive effect on Arnold.
ARNOLD: Rickman Concert Series boon to city, those behind shows say Tuesday, July 21, 2009 @ 1:45AMThose who work to put on the Rickman Auditorium Concert Series say they have witnessed how the events have had a positive effect on Arnold.
Branson KOA Kampground re-opening scheduled July 1 Monday, June 15, 2009 @ 7:33PMThe grand re-opening of the Branson KOA Kampground will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1, to celebrate the completion of more than a half-million dollars worth of renovations, according to a news release.
Grand Marshals chosen Thursday, June 11, 2009 @ 8:08AMBob and Jan Colville have been chosen to serve as Grand Marshals for the 2009 Nodaway County Fair Parade.
MSO responds to requests, brings back Carrie Tillis Monday, May 11, 2009 @ 9:03PMAfter an incredible stand out performance of “O Holy Night” during the Tillis Family Christmas show this past December, The Meridian Symphony Orchestra is proud to announce that Carrie Tillis will be featured with the orchestra on Saturday May 16, 2009 at 8 pm at the MSU Riley Center.
Branson’s new $155 million airport opens Monday, May 11, 2009 @ 12:44PMBRANSON, Mo. (AP) — The first privately-funded commercial airport in the U.S. is now in operation in Branson. The new $155 million Branson Airport opened Monday and welcomed its first flight when Sun Country Airlines fligth SY509 arrived at 9 a.m. with passengers from the Minneapolis area.