Local News Archives – Ozark Radio News
- Howell County Man Arrested by Ozark County Sheriff’s Department for Statutory Charges 02/01/2026From the Ozark County Sheriff’s Department: On 12/31/25, Darron Bolton was arrested and booked into jail for Statutory Rape, Child Molestation 1st Degree, Sexual Misconduct Involving a Child under 15, and Statutory Sodomy following an investigation lead by Deputy Sherman. A Search Warrant was issued and served at Darron’s residence and additional evidence was collected. […]James Hurtt
- Wright County Accident Injures Ozark Man 02/01/2026A 35-year-old Ozark man was injured in a crash on Friday. The accident happened in Wright County on MO 38 four miles west of Hartville. The accident occurred when he left the roadway striking a telephone box and a tree in a 2018 Ford Focus. He was taken to Mercy Hospital in Springfield for treatment […]James Hurtt
- Northern Howell County Pursuit Ends with Suspect in Custody 02/01/2026One male is in custody after a vehicle pursuit in northern Howell County late Friday. The incident began when a driver failed to yield for a traffic stop initiated by a Willow Springs Police Department officer. Howell County Sheriff’s Office deputies assumed the pursuit as the vehicle continued eastbound on U.S. Highway 60. Upon reaching […]James Hurtt
- JUVENILES CHARGED WITH 49 OFFENSES RELATED TO THEFTS AND BURGLARIES IN HORSESHOE BEND 01/31/2026Two juveniles have been charged in the Izard County Circuit Court, Juvenile Division, with a total of 49 offenses related to vehicle thefts, burglaries, and other thefts reported in Horseshoe Bend since July 2025. This investigation remains ongoing, and additional charges against other individuals may be forthcoming. Sheriff Melton stated, “The recent vehicle thefts, […]James Hurtt
- Multiple Great Events Scheduled at Lincoln School to Celebrate Black History Month 01/31/2026The month of February is recognized as Black History Month and the Historic Lincoln School has scheduled multiple events to celebrate. The first event is First to Freedom: Cole County U.S. Colored Troops with Michelle Brooks Saturday February 7th, from 11-12:30. On February 21st from 3:00-5:00 The Threads that Bind (Quilting) with Dr. Paulette Sankofa […]James Hurtt