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- Shannon County Sheriff’s Department Warns Public of Scam 04/06/2026The Shannon County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a fraudulent letter circulating in the area labeled “Final Notice – Court Enforcement Action.” The notices are designed to look official, often displaying the Missouri state seal and claiming to come from a court. Many include a QR code that directs recipients to make an immediate […]James Hurtt
- Municipal Elections April 7th Links to Sample Ballots 04/06/2026With the elections coming up April 7th, see what is on the ballot for your county by following the links listed below: Douglas County- https://www.ozarkradionews.com/local-news/douglas-county-april-7th-sample-ballot Howell County- https://www.ozarkradionews.com/local-news/howell-county-municipal-election-sample-ballot Oregon County- https://www.ozarkradionews.com/local-news/april-7th-sample-ballots-oregon-county Ozark County – https://www.ozarkradionews.com/local-news/ozark-county-municipal-elections-sample-ballot Shannon County- https://www.ozarkradionews.com/local-news/shannon-county-sample-ballot-municipal-election Texas County- https://www.ozarkradionews.com/local-news/sample-ballot-for-texas-county-municipal-elections Wright County- https://www.ozarkradionews.com/uncategorized/wright-county-april-7th-sample-ballots The post Municipal Elections April 7th Links to Sample Ballots appeared […]James Hurtt
- West Plains Man Injured in Saturday Night Crash South of Bakersfield 04/05/2026A 52‑year‑old West Plains man was taken to Baxter Regional Hospital after a single‑vehicle crash Saturday evening on Highway 101, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers say the crash happened around 7:50 p.m., about half a mile south of Bakersfield. The northbound 2011 Ford Focus ran off the roadway, struck a fence, went […]James Hurtt
- Capitol Report Bennie Cook 04/05/2026Missouri House Advances Key Public Safety, Health, and Regulatory Reforms The Missouri General Assembly has passed several major pieces of legislation and sent them to the Governor’s desk, focusing on public safety, healthcare access, consumer protection, and regulatory accountability. Strengthening Public Safety & Accountability The House […]James Hurtt
- Juvenile Injured in Utility Vehicle Rollover South of West Plains 04/05/2026A 13‑year‑old girl from West Plains was airlifted to Mercy Hospital in Springfield after a utility vehicle overturned late Friday morning, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers report the crash happened at 10:40 a.m. on April 3 along County Road 8840, about two miles south of West Plains. A 14‑year‑old female was driving […]James Hurtt