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BOA Meeting November 5 & 6, 2025

The City of Osage Beach Board of Aldermen meeting is scheduled for November 5, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. & November 6, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Boardroom.

How can the community address the Mayor and Board of Aldermen at the meeting if they don&ap...

October 2025 Community Connection Newsletter

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September 17, 2025 BZA Meeting Corrected Packet

Click here to view the Board of Adjustments Meeting Corrected Packet for September 17, 2025.  

September 2025 Community Connection Newsletter

Osage Beach to host Major League Fishing Toyota Series on Lake of the Ozarks in March 2026

August 2025 Community Connection Newsletter

Osage Beach Outlet Mall Redevelopment Moves Forward with Bass Pro Shops Announcement

Q2 2025 City Administrator Quarterly Report

Ride Along with a Building Inspector - Behind the Scenes Series

Join us behind the scenes for the first edition of our Instagram exclusive series, which highlights the daily work of the city's employees and departments. 

In the first two episodes we join Loyd, a Building Department inspector, on a two...

July 8, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting

Click here to view the July 8, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting Packet. All meetings are now available on Facebook and YouTube.

Meet the “Keeper of All Things” at the Osage Beach Police Department

If crime shows have you thinking evidence rooms are like open buffets—cops waltzing in to grab a bloody glove or shady baggie before heading to court with a dramatic flourish—think again. That’s not how things work in Osage Beach. 

“They always sh...

City of Osage Beach and Missouri State Parks Partner on New Trail Linking City and State Parks

The City of Osage Beach has officially entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Division of State Parks to construct a multi-use single track trail that will span both City and state park land...

Osage Beach Receives Missouri Blue Shield Designation from Department of Public Safety

Osage Beach, Mo. – The City of Osage Beach has officially received the Missouri Blue Shield designation from the Missouri Department of Public Safety (DPS). This honor highlights our community’s strong commitment to public safety and ongoing support for t...

Wings Over the Water: How Osage Beach’s Airports Keep the City Soaring

When travelers think of Osage Beach, their minds often turn to winding waters, weekend traffic, and sun-drenched memories on the Strip. What might they not think of? The runway.

But ask Ty Dinsdale, City of Osage Beach Airports Manager, and he’ll...

Public Works Calendar Celebrates National Public Works Week

Building Leaders: How Osage Beach Invests in the Future of Its Police Officers

In an era where recruitment and retention of law enforcement officers present increasing challenges nationwide, the Osage Beach Police Department is taking a proactive approach—investing not just in equipment and technology, but in the future of its offic...

Scam Alert: Callers Impersonating Osage Beach Police

Another day, another scammer trying to take your hard-earned money. A common scam is making the rounds again in Osage Beach, with a local twist. Earlier this week, someone posing as an officer with the Osage Beach Police Department called a local individu...

Newly Elected Osage Beach Aldermen Seated; New Board President Selected

Three newly elected Aldermen for the City of Osage Beach took the oath of office during the Regular Board of Aldermen Meeting on April 17, 2025, at Osage Beach City Hall. Following the swearing-in, the newly seated Board unanimously selected Alderman Bob ...

Video: Behind the Scenes with OBPD 911 Dispatchers

Every year during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, we take a moment to recognize the dedicated professionals who are truly the lifeline of emergency response—the Osage Beach Police Department 911 dispatchers.

At the heart of every emergency, ...

Meet the In-House Osage Beach Ambulance Service

The Osage Beach Ambulance Service, part of the Osage Beach Police Department, plays a vital role in local emergency response. Taxpayer dollars help save the lives of not only people, but sometimes pets, too.

Although the Ambulance Service belongs to the Ci...

Order a Brick for the New Veterans Memorial at City Hall

Osage Beach Police Welcomes New Officer Jordan Murray

The Osage Beach Police Department proudly welcomed its newest member, Officer Jordan Murray, on Monday, March 17.

Officer Murray was sworn in by City Clerk Tara Berreth. He was joined by his wife, Rylie, plus City officials and fellow officers, including C...

UPDATE: New Eco-Friendly Approach to Sewage Odor Control

UPDATE (5/27/25): We’re working on an eco-friendly solution to tackle the sewage odor problem around town. A few weeks ago, Public Works started pumping a specially formulated bacteria blend (informally called “bugs”) into th...

OBPD Update 3/4/25: Psilocybin Mushroom Arrest & Officer-Involved Traffic Crash

K-9 Unit Recovers Psilocybin Mushrooms in Drug Possession Arrest

The Osage Beach K-9 Unit made another drug-related arrest with the help of K-9 Officer Freya. This time, her nose netted a cache of more than $800 in illegal psilocybin mushrooms.

On February ...

Join us for Summer Nights at the Park: Full Schedule Available

K-9 Training Turns into Unexpected Drug Bust

What started as a routine K-9 training session quickly turned into an unexpected drug bust. 

On Jan. 31, 2025, officers from the Osage Beach Police Department, Miller County Sheriff’s Office, and Mid-Missouri Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force w...

OBPD K-9 Unit Recovers Methamphetamine in Drug Trafficking Arrest

The Osage Beach Police Department K-9 Unit, in collaboration with the Mid-Missouri Multi-Jurisdictional Task Force, arrested a suspected drug trafficker, leading to the seizure of a ¼ lb. of methamphetamine on Wednesday, Feb. 5.

The Task Force had been tra...

Meet the Fleet: Winning Plow Names Revealed

Osage Beach Unveils Winning Names in First-Ever Snow Plow Contest

The votes are in, the signs are made, and now it’s time for the big reveal—Osage Beach’s first-ever Name a Plow Contest winners have been officially unveiled. A...

July 2025 Community Connection Newsletter

Introducing Community Connection: Your New Source for City of Osage Beach News & Updates

Staying informed about what’s happening in our city just got easier! We’re excited to introduce Community Connection—a brand-new municipal newsletter designed to k...

Charges Filed in ATM Theft at Oak Star Bank; 4 in Custody

On January 29, 2025, at 2:32 a.m., Osage Beach police officers responded to an alarm at Oak Star Bank, located at 5127 Osage Beach Parkway. Upon arrival, officers discovered an unoccupied Ford pickup truck with a chain attached to its bumper. The bank's A...

Vote For Your Favorite Snow Plow Names

Voting has closed; names will be released soon! Thank you for participating.

We’ve been quite literally snowed under by the incredible response to our first-ever Osage Beach ‘Name a Plow’ contest. Our inboxes were flooded with...

Israeli Consul General of Miami Visits Osage Beach & Oasis at Lakeport

Trade and tourism were the primary topics of discussion during a special visit by the Israeli Consul General of Miami to Osage Beach City Hall on Tuesday, Jan. 14.

Consul General Maor Elbaz-Starinsky and Deputy Consul General Ayellet Black joined Oasis at ...

Osage Beach Police Plunge for Special Olympics Missouri

The Osage Beach Police Department is diving into Lake of the Ozarks to raise funds for Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO). 

Celebrating its 30th year, the Polar Plunge is one of SOMO’s signature fundraisers. The event supports year-round s...

2024 City Progress Report & 2025 Budget

The City of Osage Beach had a productive year in 2024, making a significant capital investment of $5.7 million to fund vital services, equipment purchases, and infrastructure upkeep. The year concluded with the approval of the 2025 Operating Budget, which...

Osage Beach Police Department Statistics

City Welcomes New Owners of Osage Beach Outlet Marketplace

The City of Osage Beach welcomes Sky Real Estate to the community as the new owner of the Osage Beach Outlet Marketplace. Commercial real estate group Sky Real Estate formally acquired the outlet mall from a subsidiary of Simon Property Group on Nov. 21, ...

New Dog Park Opens at City Park

The City of Osage Beach is excited to announce the opening of a new community dog park at City Park built in partnership with Lowe’s.

“We’re excited to partner with Lowe’s to offer this fantastic resource to our community. The dog park promotes physical ac...

Osage Beach Welcomes New K-9 Officer Freya

The Osage Beach Police Department welcomed a new four-legged member to the force – a highly trained K-9 Officer named Freya.

Officer Freya is a 2-year-old female Belgian Malinois, a breed often used in law enforcement for its intelligence, streng...

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