Local News Archives – Ozark Radio News
- Southern Ozarks Community Orchestra Holding “Just for Fun” Concert this Weekend 04/17/2026Willow Springs, MO. – The Southern Ozarks Community Orchestra will be holding a concert in Willow Springs this weekend, playing orchestral arrangements from pop-culture hits. This rock-orchestra performance will feature themes from from Pirates of the Caribbean, The Empire Strikes Back, Queen, The Eagles, and more. This will be taking place at the Star Theater […]Daniel Williams
- Pomona Man Charged with Trafficking Drugs 04/17/2026A Pomona man is facing new felony charges after police say a traffic stop on April 15 led to the discovery of more than 68 grams of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, and several thousand dollars in cash. According to a probable cause statement filed in Howell County, Officer Branden Vernon made contact with Elijah Joseph Harper, […]James Hurtt
- Future of Rural Schools Town Hall Scheduled for Next Week 04/17/2026School and community leaders from across the region will gather next week for a public town hall focused on the future of rural education in Missouri. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at the West Plains Civic Center, with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. and the program beginning at 6. Hosted jointly […]James Hurtt
- Operation Relentless Pursuit Arrests Man in Greene County on Douglas County Warrant 04/16/2026From the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office: On April 15, 2026, Ronnie Collins was arrested in Greene County by the US Marshals and Officers with Operation Relentless Pursuit. Collins was arrested on a Capias No Bond Douglas County warrant for Stealing of a motor vehicle. The original case occurred in July of 2023 and was investigated […]James Hurtt
- Birthday Blessings Announces Upcoming Changes 04/16/2026From Birthday Blessings: We have some disappointing news to share. This year, due to many factors, we will be reducing our service area. A timeline was sent to all our partnered organizations and volunteers groups earlier this week. We will start 2027 in a much smaller workspace and focus on our counties in […]James Hurtt