Local News Archives – Ozark Radio News

• City of West Plains Announces New Finance Director 10/13/2026
  The City of West Plains has named Tona Bowen as its new finance director, bringing more than two decades of government finance, budgeting and administrative experience to the position.   Bowen most recently served as a financial analyst for the City of Springfield, Missouri, a position she held since 2018. In that role, Bowen worked […]
  James Hurtt
• Missouri State Highway Patrol Seeking Applicants For 2027 Recruit Classes 10/13/2026
  The Missouri State Highway Patrol announces that it is now accepting applications for its 2027 recruit training classes. The Patrol encourages qualified individuals from all backgrounds to apply for this opportunity to serve Missouri citizens with professionalism and integrity. All applicant testing will be conducted in Jefferson City, MO. Candidates who successfully complete the required […]
  James Hurtt
• West Plains Gearing Up for Heritage Festival this Weekend 10/13/2026
  West Plains, MO. – We’ve had several busy weekends in West Plains with event-over-event, and this weekend is no different as the Ozark Heritage Festival takes to the spotlight for two days of celebration near the Civic Center. Terry Hampton with the West Plains Arts Alliance and Explore West plains also makes the event her focus […]
  Daniel Williams
• One Injured in Carter County Crash 10/13/2026
  A Carter County woman was taken to the hospital Monday afternoon after a two‑vehicle crash on U.S. 60, five miles west of Ellsinore. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the crash happened at 1:50 p.m. when a southbound 2019 Ford Fiesta entered the highway from a private drive and failed to yield to westbound traffic. […]
  James Hurtt
• “Adopt A Hydrant” Brings Color to Mountain Grove 10/13/2026
  Mountain Grove, MO. – Certain parts of Mountain Grove are getting a fresh coat of paint. This is because the Fire Department have enacted a new way for the citizens to get involved in the maintenance of their community. This program is called Adopt A Hydrant. A citizen or organization picks a hydrant somewhere in town […]
  Daniel Williams