Local News Archives – Ozark Radio News
- Two Thayer Residents Airlifted After ATV Accident 02/20/2026The Missouri State Highway Patrol with the assistance of the Oregon County Sheriff’s Department investigated an ATV accident on Thursday afternoon. The accident took place on County Road 357 one mile west of Thayer when a 30-year-old Thayer man lost control of a Polaris Sportsman and overturned ejecting him and a 3-year-old passenger. The driver […]James Hurtt
- Vehicle Pursuit Ends on Highway 76 Friday Morning 02/20/2026From Howell County Sheriff Matt Roberts: If you’re traveling on State Route 76 West of Willow Springs this morning you may notice a large law enforcement presence. Multiple agencies were just involved in a vehicle pursuit that ended on State Route 76 near County Road 5710. The pursuit was initiated by a Mountain […]James Hurtt
- MDC announces new spotted bass regulations for Table Rock Lake 02/20/2026A new regulation change is being implemented this year and will hopefully improve fishing for anglers who enjoy catching spotted bass at Table Rock Lake. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) announced that the new minimum length limit for the spotted bass (also called Kentucky bass) will lower from 15 inches to 12 inches. This new minimum length regulation […]Daniel Williams
- SDC Announces the End of Thunderation After this Year 02/20/2026After 33 years of runaway thrills through the Ozark Mountains, Silver Dollar City’s Thunderation will be retired at the end of the 2026 season, marking the end-of-an-era for one of the longest-running and most celebrated mine train roller coasters in the United States. The final day of operation is scheduled for Jan. 2, 2027. […]James Hurtt
- West Plains Lions Club to Hold a Meat and Freezer Fundraiser 02/20/2026West Plains Lions Club is having a St. Patrick’s Day Meat and Freezer raffle fundraiser to help support our vision / eyeglass assistance, charity, and service projects. Mason’s Midwest Meats LLC is providing the assortment of quality meat. A mini-freezer is included. $550 value of meat and freezer. Tickets for the raffle are only […]James Hurtt