Local News Archives – Ozark Radio News

• Two Ava Men Facing Charges After A Child Abuse Warrant Served 08/27/2026
  During the early morning hours of August 26, 2026, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team served two search warrants in the Goodhope area of Douglas County.   The search warrant revolves around a child abuse case being investigated by Detective Nathan Long. An arrest warrant was issued for Harold William Petro Jr. age […]
  James Hurtt
• Body of Missing Doctor Found in Lake Norfork Tuesday Morning 08/27/2026
  From the Mountain Home Police department: On August 24, 2026, the Mountain Home Police Department received a report of a missing person, identified as Dr. Dmitriy Zak of Mountain Home.   On August 25, 2026, Dr. Zak’s vehicle was located in the Henderson area. The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office, Arkansas Department of Correction K-9 Team, […]
  James Hurtt
• Grizzly Update: Grizzly Esports Program Builds on Historic Season at MSU-West Plains 08/27/2026
  WEST PLAINS, Mo. – Missouri State University-West Plains’ Grizzly Esports program is continuing to build momentum following a historic season that saw the team compete on the national stage. In a recent interview with Ozark Radio News, Grizzly Esports Head Coach Nick Lawson discussed the program’s growth, the accomplishments of its players and what lies […]
  Jim Lambert
• Licking Man Injured in Crash, Facing Charges 08/27/2026
  A Licking man sustained minor injuries Wednesday night after his pickup left the roadway and crashed along Highway BB, approximately five miles southwest of Licking. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the crash occurred around 8:30 p.m. Troopers say the westbound 2008 Chevrolet Silverado traveled off the left side of the roadway, went down a […]
  James Hurtt
• Mountain View School Bus Involved in Two‑Vehicle Crash; No Injuries Reported 08/27/2026
  The Mountain View-Birch Tree School District reports that one of its buses was involved in a two‑vehicle accident Tuesday afternoon. All students and the bus driver were evaluated at the scene, and no injuries were reported. Parents were notified promptly, with some students picked up directly and others transported home on a different bus. District […]
  James Hurtt