A juvenile passenger was seriously injured Saturday night in a utility vehicle crash north of Ellington. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the crash happened at 9:30 p.m. on September 5, along Highway 21 about one mile north of town. Troopers say a 2016 Polaris Razor 900, driven southbound by a 26‑year‑old man from Belleview, […] The post 10-Year-Old Ellington Girl Airlifted After Side by Side Accident appeared first on Ozark Radio News.

A local family is receiving community support as friends and neighbors prepare a brunch and silent auction to benefit Jordan and Kendra (Davidson) Olivera and their baby daughter, Ellie. The event will take place October 3 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the gymnasium at United Family Church in West Plains. Brunch plates are $10, […] The post Benefit Planned for October 3 to Help Local Family with Ongoing Care of Their Infant appeared first on Ozark Radio News.

A West Plains man is facing multiple charges after police say he led officers on a dangerous drive and then fought with them during his arrest. According to a probable cause statement filed in Howell County, Sgt. Micah McKemie reported seeing Michael Doolittle driving at a high rate of speed, passing vehicles, entering oncoming traffic, […] The post West Plains Man Charged After High‑speed Driving, and Struggle with Officers appeared first on Ozark Radio News.

The Coordinating Board for Higher Education (CBHE) and the State Workforce Development Board (SWDB) held a joint meeting Wednesday, exploring Missouri’s efforts to build a tech-ready workforce, broaden apprenticeships, support justice‑involved individuals through education and reentry, and expand service learning across the work of the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (MDHEWD). The […] The post Coordinating Board for Higher Education State Workforce Dev

Salem, MO. – Sho-Me Power, that provides power to the city of Salem, MO., has announced they will be initiating a citywide power outage on Friday, September 18th. This will take place to replace some parts on the sytem that supplies power to the city, making this regular maintenance. Expected times of the outage are […] The post Planned Citywide Power Outage in Salem, MO. appeared first on Ozark Radio News.

West Plains, MO. – Serving barbeque chicken meals yearly, the St. Mary’s Church in West Plains will be holding their annual fundraiser next weekend. On September 12th and 13th, patrons can pay $15 for a half chicken, baked beans, coleslaw, potato salad, bread, dessert, and a beverage. Tickets will be sold at the door of […] The post St. Mary’s Holding Annual Chicken BBQ Fundraiser Next Weekend appeared first on Ozark Radio News.

West Plains, MO. – Next month, a vendor fair has been organized to take place in West Plains, Missouri. Organized by the Amvets Ladies Axiliary, anyone who makes a craft is invited to sell their wares indoors at the Amvets building, 1852 County Road 6070 in West Plains..  This craft fair will take place on […] The post Vendor Fair Next Month at West Plains Amvets appeared first on Ozark Radio News.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A Missouri state representative candidate has been charged by criminal complaint for conspiring to distribute a controlled substance to plant on his political opponent.  Thomas Christopher Ross, 37, of Joplin, Mo., was charged in a one-count complaint on September 2, 2026, for conspiring to distribute a controlled substance. Ross is currently running […] The post Missouri State Representative Candidate Charged with Conspiring to Distribute Cocaine to Frame Opponen

WEST PLAINS, MISSOURI- Tonight; West Plains Parks & Recreation will host a movie night under the stars at Carmichael Field in West Plains. Movie will begin between 7:30 PM & 7:45 PM depending on light conditions at time of sunset. Concessions will be provided by Mandy’s Hot Dogs & Ice Queens-Tropical-Sno! Come out to the […] The post WALL-E Movie Under The Stars- Tonight; Saturday 9-5, Hosted by West Plains Parks & Recreation appeared first on Ozark Radio News.

The Mansfield Community Teachers Association is seeking community support to help continue Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library for young children in the Mansfield area following the end of state funding for the program. Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library provides participating children with a free book mailed to their home each month from birth until age 5. The […] The post Mansfield CTA seeks support for Imagination Library appeared first on Ozark Radio News.