Local News Archives – Ozark Radio News
- After Three Years of Work, an Ozarks Favorite Reopens in Alton, MO. 03/27/2026Alton, MO. – After roughly three years of consistent effort and planning, Bootleggers BBQ, an Ozarks favorite that originally resided in West Plains, will be reopening outside of Alton. Originally closing due to the property they were on in West Plains being sold, Bryan and Jessica Staack found their way down to Alton, Missouri to the […]Daniel Williams
- Frigid Temperatures Expected Across Most of Area Tonight-Saturday, Early Morning Hours- Friday, March 27th & Saturday, March 28th 03/27/2026SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI- According to The National Weather Service; Temperatures will drop below freezing across most of the area during the early morning hours of Saturday Morning, March 28th. Some locations highlighted in the warning could experience temperatures in the upper 20’s for a few hours. Those who have crops & plants or have farms may […]Dylan Groves
- Cystic Fibrosis Concert and Events Raises $100,000 After a $3,000 Donation Put them Over the Top 03/27/2026The 38th Annual Cystic Fibrosis Concert featuring Craig Morgan on Saturday night broke several pervious Concert records, largest crowd, biggest auction, more raffle tickets sold and raised the most money $97,157. But record breaking didn’t stop there, we had a couple reach out to Jessica Sunday night that wanted to donate $3,000 to get us […]James Hurtt
- Proposition 2 – Howell County Property Tax Credit Question 03/27/2026What is Proposition 2? Proposition 2, the Homestead Property Tax Credit, asks voters whether Howell County should implement a tax credit program where the taxpayer’s property taxes for their homestead (primary residence) shall not be increased above the amount incurred during the initial credit year. Why is the County submitting this question to the voters? […]James Hurtt
- Proposition 1 – Howell County Road & Bridge Sales Tax Question 03/27/2026What is Proposition 1? Proposition 1 asks voters whether Howell County should repeal the existing ½ of 1% capital improvement sales tax (authorized under RSMo 67.700) and replace it with a ½ of 1% sales tax authorized under RSMo 67.547. This change does not increase taxes and the funds can only be used for road […]James Hurtt