Local News Archives – Ozark Radio News
- Prescribed Burn Underway Today at White Ranch 03/18/2026From the Lanton Volunteer Fire Department: The Missouri Department of Conservation is conducting a prescribed burn today at White Ranch, covering roughly 1,200 acres along the main trail on County Road 8390 between Trail 5 and Trail 10. Officials say the operation is fully staffed and closely monitored by MDC personnel. Residents in the […]James Hurtt
- Three Missouri Men Charged With Livestock Theft in Texas County 03/18/2026The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) announces formal charges against Jerry S. Barnett, 38, of Norwood, MO, Justin L. Emery, 42, of Mountain Grove, MO, and Jared D. Mings, 44, of Mountain Grove, MO. The three men were arrested following an investigation conducted by the Rural Crimes Investigation Unit […]James Hurtt
- $1.2 Million Grant Supplements Rural Scholars Program 03/18/2026COLUMBIA, Mo. ― The University of Missouri School of Medicine’s Rural Scholars Program, dedicated to addressing the shortage of physicians in rural Missouri, has received a supplemental federal grant of nearly $1.2 million to provide additional financial support to its students. The program encourages students interested in rural medicine to experience the rewards and realities of practicing in these communities. Physicians who train in rural areas tend to also practice there, providing a pipeline of care to areas that […]James Hurtt
- Laundry Land and Genesis Church Team Up to Provide Free Laundry Saturday 10-2 03/18/2026Local residents will have the opportunity to take care of their laundry at no cost during a community event hosted by Genesis Church on Saturday, March 21, 2026. The Free Laundry Day will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Laundry Land, 1711 Porter Wagoner Blvd. The event is part of Genesis Church’s […]James Hurtt
- Craig Morgan in Concert in West Plains for Cystic Fibrosis This Saturday Night 03/18/2026Grand Ole Opry member, U.S. Army Veteran and Country Music Superstar Craig Morgan will be performing at this years Cystic Fibrosis Fundraiser coming up this Saturday March 21st. Get your tickets now at most area banks, West Plains Music, at the Civic Center Box Office or online. Rick Frazier stopped by KDY and talked with […]James Hurtt