Local News Archives – Ozark Radio News

• NWS Extends Heat Advisory to End-of-Day Saturday, Predicts Chance of Storms 07/02/2026
  The National Weather Service has officially extended the heat advisory for the listening area until the end of Saturday, as expected temperatures will remain above a safe range. In addition, a small chance of storms are possible as we go into this holiday weekend. The latest information has been included below for review. The post […]
  Daniel Williams
• Joint Public Safety Announcement Regarding Skyfire in West Plains 07/02/2026
  JOINT PUBLIC SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENT The Missouri State Highway Patrol, Howell County Sheriff’s Office, West Plains Police Department and West Plains Fire Department, in partnership with Give Local First, are excited to welcome everyone to SkyFire at the Heart of the Ozarks Fairgrounds on Friday, July 3. We ask for your help in making the event safe, […]
  Daniel Williams
• Whetstone Boys Ranch To Host Concert For A Cause On America’s 250th, Featuring Area Group Ha Ha Tonka 07/02/2026
  WILLOW SPRINGS, MISSOURI- If you are still looking for the perfect 4th-of- July outing, look no further than Willow Springs Missouri and The Pine Meadows Venue! Whetstone Boys Ranch will once again host an spectacular evening full of fireworks, food trucks, and family fun in order to support a worthy mission. Funds will help the […]
  Dylan Groves
• Missouri Cooling Center Map Provided by MO. DHSS 07/02/2026
  This week has been a sharp reminder that summer is officially here with a heat advisory still present in the listening area until end-of-day Friday. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has provided a map of official cooling centers across the state, which will be included below. Find the map here. Additionally, unofficial […]
  Daniel Williams
• Two West Plains Residents Arrested by MSHP Wednesday Night 07/02/2026
  The Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested two West Plains residents on Wednesday evening; both are charged with drug trafficking.  According to the arrest reports 46-year-old Sherri L. Houge and 56-year-old Robert W. Jamison were arrested around 8:00 and transported to the Howell County Jail and placed on a 24 hour hold. The post Two West […]
  James Hurtt