Local News Archives – Ozark Radio News
- Ava Man Charged After Hit and Run 12/06/2025AVA, Mo.- A Douglas County man faces charges after he allegedly fled the scene of a rear-end crash on the Ava square earlier this month, according to a probable cause affidavit filed by the Ava Police Department. The incident occurred on November 6, when officers were dispatched to a non-injury crash near the intersection of […]James Hurtt
- Ozark Riverways to Host Holiday Events at Alley Spring and Akers 12/06/2025(This article is a press release from Ozarks National Scenic Riverways.) Ozark National Scenic Riverways and the Ozark Riverways Foundation will host two festive holiday events in December, inviting the public to celebrate the season in the heart of the Ozarks. Carols at Alley Mill Saturday, December 13 | 6 – 8 p.m. Visitors can […]Daniel Williams
- Ozark County Deputies Arrest Man on Felony Warrant 12/06/2025OZARK COUNTY, Mo. — The Ozark County Sheriff’s Department reported that on November 4, 2025, Deputy Phelan and Lt. Rhoades conducted a warrant service at the Gainesville residence of Steve Caldwell, who had an active felony warrant. Caldwell was located at the home, taken into custody without incident, and transported to the Ozark County Jail, […]Quinn Ziliak
- Ava Police Respond to Call at Local Motel 12/05/2025Police were dispatched to the Super 8 Hotel at 1711 South Jefferson after a clerk reported that a female guest mouthed the word “help” twice while in the lobby with a male companion. Officers located the couple in room 208 and identified the male as Jason Hesterlee. The female reported that Hesterlee yelled at her, […]James Hurtt
- Zizzer Pride Band Holding a Beef and Hog Fundraising Raffle 12/05/2025The Zizzer Pride Band is hosting a special Beef and Hog Raffle, made possible through the generosity of the Callahan Family. Tickets: $10 for three entries Prizes: First Place – ½ beef and ½ hog Second Place – ½ beef Third Place – ½ hog Tickets are on sale now. The drawing will be held […]James Hurtt