Local News Archives – Ozark Radio News
- Downtown West Plains Launches New Banner Sponsorship Program to Promote Businesses and Support Revitalization 08/16/2026WEST PLAINS, Mo. — West Plains Downtown Revitalization is inviting local businesses and organizations to become part of a new Downtown Banner Sponsorship Program, offering year-round visibility while helping support the continued revitalization of downtown West Plains. The program allows sponsors to display their logo on decorative street banners throughout downtown for a full year. […]James Hurtt
- CBCO Blood Drive August 21 in West Plains 08/16/2026Ozarks Healthcare is partnering with the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks for the “Chillin’ in the Ozarks” Community Blood Drive on Friday, August 21, from noon to 6 p.m. The event will be held in the Willard Hunter Classroom at Parkway Center. Organizers say every donation can help save up to three lives in […]James Hurtt
- Two Injured in Ellsinore Crash 08/16/2026Two people were injured Saturday evening in a collision involving an ATV and a motorcycle northeast of Ellsinore. The crash happened at 6:40 p.m. on State Route N, about half a mile from town, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers report a 2014 Harley‑Davidson Sportster, driven eastbound by a 30‑year‑old Ellsinore man, and […]James Hurtt
- MVBT BACK-TO-SCHOOL KICKOFF RETURNS FOR ITS 5TH YEAR 08/16/2026MVBT’s annual Back-to-School Kick-Off is back for its fifth year, bringing together one of the district’s largest community turnouts to welcome students into the 2026–2027 school year. The celebration will take place August 18 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Liberty Football Field, where staff, board members, local businesses, churches, agencies, and volunteers will […]James Hurtt
- MSU-WP Announces the Summer Chancellor and Vice Chancellor Lists 08/16/2026Missouri State University-West Plains 2026 Summer Semester Chancellor’s List China Fuxin: Lulin Cao Panjin: Xiangyi Xin Shenyang: Yizhu Wang South Korea Jongno-gu: Sihyun Byun ARKANSAS Imboden: Kandace A Hill Mammoth Spring: Adeline L Cypret Norfork: Jennifer M Clark MISSOURI Advance: Jacey N Jahr Alton: Kaylee M McEntire Cabool: Natalie M […]James Hurtt