If you are lucky enough to be visiting Branson, Missouri, the Live Entertainment Capital of the Midwest, for any period of time, you have probably noticed that it is a little different than your home terrain. The branson weather is different, the geography is different, even the news headlines are different! So if you are staying in Branson for a vacation, a business trip, or a weekend getaway, here is what you need to know about tuning in for Branson news and weather so you can stay up to date!
Local TV Stations: No matter where you are, local TV news stations can be gold mines of information for what is going on in the area. This certainly holds true in Branson! Just about any hotel, cabin or condo (like those offered by Thousand Hills Hotel and Golf Resort) has a television set and a channel guide so that you can tune in to the local Branson news. For the Branson/Tri-Lakes area, you will want to check out the following stations for weather and important headlines: KY3 News and Weather – this local station features news personalities such as Maria Neider and Paula Morehouse, and reports morning, evening and afternoon on recent events such as flooding, traffic accidents and more. KOLR 10 News is home to John Ziegler and a host of other great news casters who keep the community up to date with politics, community friendly events, weather, etc.
Local Radio: Sometimes you don’t always have access to a television – like when you’re driving – but that doesn’t mean you can’t stay up to date! Radio is free and always has been – and there are lots of great radio stations where you can tune in for Branson news. For a dose of today’s best country music, like The Band Perry or Luke Bryan, plus local news, turn your radio to 94.7 KTTS! You will hear up to the minute traffic reports, school closings, weather, and even have the chance to participate in fun radio contests. Be sure to catch their morning news report with local radio host Jessica Covert! If a musical variety sprinkled with news is more your style, tune in to 105.9 KGBX – it’s the area’s best workday variety, plus news, weather and fun celebrity facts!
Apps: Sometimes, it’s quicker to grab your smartphone when you want a weather update – so if you are in town, download the KY3 Weather App, available on the App Store. This handy and functional app features a live weather radar, extended ten day forecast, and an hourly weather tracker. Plus, you will receive an alert of your phone if there are any severe weather alerts in the area.
