Local News Archives – Ozark Radio News
- Year End Numbers for Operation Relentless Pursuit 01/08/2026The Missouri Department of Public Safety reports that Operation Relentless Pursuit wrapped up 2025 with significant enforcement results as officers completed Week 39 of the statewide initiative between December 28 and January 3. According to DPS, ORP officers and their local and federal partners made more than 1,100 arrests during 2025 and cleared over 1,800 […]James Hurtt
- Commission Awards Contracts for Southeast District Projects 01/08/2026From MODOT: SIKESTON – The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded contracts for the Southeast District during its regular meeting on Jan 8. The contracts included bridge redecks, bridge replacements, a culvert replacement, and pavement resurfacing. A $1,041,263 contract was awarded to Joe’s Bridge & Grading, Inc., for bridge redeck on Route 34 over Clark […]James Hurtt
- MSHP: Driver Accused of DWI, Fleeing Scene and Resisting Arrest Near Route 160 01/08/2026According to the Probable Cause Affidavit, a 43‑year‑old West Plains man was taken into custody Tuesday night after allegedly confronting first responders at a crash scene, fleeing in his vehicle, and later resisting arrest at a nearby residence, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol probable cause statement. Troopers were investigating a leaving‑the‑scene crash on […]James Hurtt
- Cold or the Flu: A Message from Ozarks Healthcare 01/08/2026From Ozarks Healthcare: Cold or flu? Knowing the difference can help you get the right care. A cold often comes on gradually and may include a runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, sneezing, and mild fatigue. The flu tends to hit suddenly and can cause fever, chills, body aches, headache, extreme tiredness, and a dry […]James Hurtt
- Ozarks Pet Rescue To Host Community Meeting 01/08/2026WEST PLAINS, MO- Ozarks Pet Rescue has scheduled a meeting with the chief of staff for Missouri Senator Brad Hudson this coming Monday, January 12th at 2:00 PM. Last week; Tanya Meeks, Director & CEO for Ozarks Pet Rescue sent a request to meet with Senator Hudson after speaking briefly with him during his appearance […]Dylan Groves