Local News Archives – Ozark Radio News

• Felony 1st Degree Harassment Arrest Takes Place in Shannon County 09/17/2026
  (The following is a press release from the Shannon County Sheriff’s Office.) On September 16, 2026, the Shannon County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported disturbance in the Birch Tree area involving allegations of repeated threats and harassment.During the investigation, deputies obtained statements alleging that John A. Waid Jr., of Birch Tree, Missouri, had made […]
  Daniel Williams
• Road Closure in West Plains Friday September 18th 09/17/2026
  Woods Street will be closed on Friday, September 18, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for paving.   The Street Department will be repairing a utility cut during this time. The closure will affect Woods Street, from Grace Avenue to Amyx Street.   The roadway is expected to reopen by 3:00 p.m.. The post Road […]
  James Hurtt
• Sullivan Woman Caught Travelling 95mph on US-60 09/17/2026
  Norwood, MO. – A Sullivan resident is facing criminal charges after being found travelling over 26 miles per hour over the speed limit last Wednesday.  The driver, identified as 42-year-old Charlyne Schatzl, was checked at 95mph on US-60 near Norwood. A traffic stop was initiated, and Schatzl was also found to be driving without insurance, […]
  Daniel Williams
• Video: Grizzly Update: Assistant Coach Bo Crites Talks MSU-West Plains Baseball 09/17/2026
  (West Plains, MO)Missouri State University-West Plains Grizzly Baseball continues its preparations for the upcoming season, with the program working through fall practices and player development. In the latest Grizzly Update, Ozark Radio News visits with Grizzly Baseball Assistant Coach Bo Crites about the team and the work underway as MSU-West Plains continues building its baseball […]
  Jim Lambert
• Two Events in October to Benefit FosterAdopt Connect 09/17/2026
  Mountain grove, MO. – Two events have been planned for October that will benefit local non-profit FosterAdopt Connect in Mountain Grove. The first of these two is the Rodeo for a Reason, hosted by Taylor Hafner. This will take place on October 3rd at 6pm at the Mountain Grove Fairgrounds. Sponsors are still being sought for […]
  Daniel Williams