Local News Archives – Ozark Radio News
- Community Support Key as Ozark Marketing Reviews Christmas Parade Plans 03/17/2026(West Plains, MO) Ozark Marketing appreciates the community’s interest in the future of the West Plains Christmas Parade and the enthusiasm surrounding this longstanding local tradition. At this time, Ozark Marketing is conducting due diligence to better understand the level of community support, volunteer participation, and sponsorship necessary to successfully organize and sustain the parade […]Jim Lambert
- National Child Safety Technician Course to be Held Later this Month 03/17/2026Local first responders, healthcare partners, and child‑safety advocates are inviting the public to take part in a four‑day National Child Passenger Safety Technician Course later this month. The certification training will be held March 24–27, 2026, at the West Plains Fire Department, located at 1901 Kissinger Street. The course includes classroom instruction and hands‑on application, […]James Hurtt
- 88-Year-Old Shoots Out Victim’s Tires During Dispute 03/17/2026Viola, AR. – A Viola man is facing criminal charges after shooting out the tires of a truck following a traffic accident. This took place on March 6th on the 1000 block of Whitwood Road in Viola. Law enforcement say that the victim in this case went to fetch things from his vehicle after an […]Daniel Williams
- Dora Man Arrested After Allegedly Striking Victim With Jeep, Facing Multiple Felony Charges 03/17/2026A Dora man is facing several felony charges after deputies say he drove a Jeep into a group of people gathered at a Gainesville residence early March 14th. According to the probable cause statement, deputies were dispatched around 3:54 a.m. after a 911 caller reported that a male “had been struck by a vehicle” and […]James Hurtt
- VFW Post 1828 Holds 2026 Desert Storm Memorial in West Plains 03/17/2026On February 27th, 2026, the VFW Post 1828 in West Plains organized a special memorial service in honor of those who lost their lives in the conflict surrounding Operation: Desert Storm. During the event, several individuals gave accounts of experiences of the conflict, and West Plains Mayor Mike Topliff formally made a proclamation. The post […]Daniel Williams