Local News Archives – Ozark Radio News
- SBA Offers Relief to Missouri Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits 01/13/2026The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Missouri to offset economic losses caused by drought beginning Sept. 9, 2025. The declaration covers the Missouri counties of Barry, Barton, Bollinger, Butler, Camden, Carter, Cedar, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Dent, Douglas, […]James Hurtt
- Project Homeless Connect Scheduled for January 29th 01/13/2026From Ozarks Healthcare: WEST PLAINS, MO – Ozarks Healthcare is hosting Project Homeless Connect this year, bringing together area agencies and community partners to support individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of becoming homeless. The event will be held Thursday, January 29, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the […]James Hurtt
- The Power of Empathy at The Historic Lincoln School 01/13/2026On Monday January 19th, Martin Luther King Day Jr. Day, there will be a special program entitled The Power of Empathy at the Historic Lincoln School 1400 Pony Thomas in West Plains. Make Plans now to attend, for more information see The Lincoln School Project on Facebook or lincolnschoolproject.com. Here is Crockett Oaks III with […]James Hurtt
- January Arrest Leading to 1st Degree Arson Charges 01/13/2026Grovespring, MO. – Yesterday, the Wright County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of a Lebanon woman after a suspected arson event on January 8th. The Sheriff’s office responded to a fire at around 3:30am, finding a camper near a residence on fire. An attempt had also previously been made to ignite the camper, and an identified […]Daniel Williams
- Elevated Fire Risk Present Today in the Ozarks 01/13/2026Colder temperatures, high winds, and a lack of moisture are combining to increase fire risks across the Ozarks, and the National Weather Service are urging the public to be careful with burning. Outside burning is discouraged in general, outside of experienced fire personnel operations. Activities that produce open sparks or flames are also asked to […]Daniel Williams