Local News Archives – Ozark Radio News
- Three Seriously Injured in a Four Vehicle Accident 03/15/2026Three people were seriously injured Friday after a four‑vehicle crash on Highway K near Ava. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred when a northbound 2017 Cadillac crossed the centerline and struck a southbound John Deere nutrient applicator in the tire. The Cadillac then collided head‑on with a 2014 Volkswagen. A 2022 […]James Hurtt
- Lebanon Man Airlifted After Texas County Motorcycle Accident 03/15/2026A Lebanon man was airlifted to Cox South in Springfield with serious injuries after a motorcycle wreck on Saturday. The accident occurred when the 2022 Harley Davidson he was driving impacted a missing section of the roadway on Highway 17 four miles north of Roby in Texas county. This caused him to go off the […]James Hurtt
- Semi Carrying Industrial Tar Overturns Near Bakersfield Friday 03/14/2026An accident south of Bakersfield on Highway 101 forced authorities to shut down one lane of traffic while crews tended to cleanup and off loading of contents. The accident occurred when a 58-year-old Mountain View man failed to negotiate a curve in a 1998 Peterbilt Semi and overturned. The driver was transported to Ozarks Healthcare […]James Hurtt
- Christos House Chocolate Festival Today in West Plains 03/14/2026Christos House is hosting its 21st Annual Chocolate Festival this afternoon at First United Methodist Church in West Plains. Doors open at 4, and a $10 entry fee includes 15 tasting tickets, with children under ten admitted free. The live auction begins at 5, followed by a spaghetti dinner at 5:30 for $10 a plate […]James Hurtt
- Dr. David Tonkin Joins Ozarks Healthcare Pain Management 03/14/2026WEST PLAINS, MO – Ozarks Healthcare is pleased to welcome David Tonkin, MD, to the medical team at Ozarks Healthcare Pain Management, expanding access to specialized care for patients experiencing acute and chronic pain. Tonkin will join established Pain Management providers Ryan Roberts, MD, and Vanessa Fowler, FNP, who bring a history of compassionate, personalized […]James Hurtt