Local News Archives – Ozark Radio News
- Future of Rural Schools Town Hall Tonight 04/22/2026School and community leaders from across the region will gather tonight for a public town hall focused on the future of rural education in Missouri. The event will take place at the West Plains Civic Center, with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. and the program beginning at 6. Hosted jointly by Fairview R‑XI, Glenwood R‑VIII, […]James Hurtt
- Tecumseh Woman Seriously Inured in Tuesday Night Crash 04/22/2026A Tecumseh man was involved in a serious single‑vehicle crash late Tuesday night on U.S. 160, five miles east of Gainesville. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a 67‑year‑old man was driving a 2022 Tesla Model Y westbound when the vehicle traveled off the right side of the roadway. The Tesla struck a tree, […]James Hurtt
- Fatal Accident Monday Afternoon on Highway 101 04/22/2026A head‑on collision on State Highway 101 Monday afternoon claimed the life of a Gamaliel man and left a West Plains woman injured. Arkansas State Police say 39‑year‑old Zackery Johnston was driving south when his 1999 Isuzu crossed the center line and struck a northbound 2019 Jeep driven by 44‑year‑old Emily Noblin. Johnston died at […]James Hurtt
- Free Student Athlete Physicals Offered Across the Region Through Ozarks Healthcare 04/22/2026WEST PLAINS, MO – Ozarks Healthcare is once again partnering with local schools to provide free sports physicals for students this spring and early summer, helping ensure area youth are ready to safely participate in athletics and school activities. These on-site physicals are offered during the school day, making it convenient for families and […]James Hurtt
- Part of Washington Street to be Closed for Repairs Thursday Evening 04/22/2026From the City of West Plains: The City’s Utilities and Street Departments will be repairing a leak beginning at 9:00 p.m. this Thursday. Closure Details: Washington Avenue will be closed from the Square to Trish Knight starting at 9:00 p.m. Crews will repair the leak and place an asphalt patch once work […]James Hurtt