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• Westlake Ace Hardware donates fans to the Salvation Army July 15, 2020
  The Salvation Army of West Plains set to receive shipment of 76 fans Westlake Ace Hardware of West Plains recently hosted a fan drive to benefit The Salvation Army and local customers generously donated $1,160 to purchase new box fans to help their fellow citizens in need. “It’s truly an honor to sponsor this program […]
  Cody Sanders
• Power outage impacting 1,252 HOEC members July 15, 2020
  According to Howell Oregon Electric Cooperative, the Dora substation owned by Sho-Me Power has experienced a mechanical failure which has resulted in 1,252 members without power. Crews have been dispatched and will work to safely restore power to all members. Call volume is high during larger outages. Please rest assured, if you have to leave […]
  Cody Sanders
• Back the Blue Interview: Paul Bradshaw Jr and Loki, West Plains Police Department July 15, 2020
  Ozark Radio Network/Ozark Marketing Company has joined together with business from around the Ozarks to show support for law enforcement with a series of interviews with local officers and deputies. Ozark Radio Network News Director Cody Sanders sat down with West Plains Police Department K9 unit: Paul Bradshaw Jr. and Loki. Back the Blue Law […]
  Cody Sanders
• Missouri Department of Economic Development announces up to $30 million in grant funds for small businesses July 15, 2020
  JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) announced a new Small Business Grant Program that could provide up to $30 million for Missouri small businesses. It was designed to provide relief to small businesses and family-owned farms for reimbursement of costs of business interruption caused by required closures due to the […]
  Cody Sanders
• Governor Parson announces $50 Million in new grant programs July 15, 2020
  JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Governor Mike Parson announced $50 million in new grant programs for Missouri businesses. “The COVID-19 crisis has severely impacted Missouri businesses,” Governor Parson said. “However, this challenge has not stopped them from stepping up and finding new ways to serve Missourians. These critical programs will help Missouri businesses continue their operations, […]
  Cody Sanders
• Ozarks Medical Center is cautious but optimistic July 15, 2020
  OMC modifies visitor restrictions to allow visitation from 4-6 p.m. WEST PLAINS, Mo –Ozarks Medical Center (OMC) has modified visitor restrictions to allow each patient admitted to the hospital to have one visitor, per day from 4 to 6 p.m.  Visitors will be screened at the point of entrance and asked to wear a mask. […]
  Cody Sanders
• Missouri expands child support payment options July 15, 2020
  JEFFERSON CITY, MO –In the wake of COVID-19, Missourians are seeking more ways to transact business without leaving home and today, the Department of Social Services, Child Support program announces parents may now use Apple Pay, Google Pay, and PayPal to make their monthly child support payment. To get started, parents must first visit https://mo.smartchildsupport.com […]
  Cody Sanders
• Pipe bombs, explosives found at Baxter Co. residence July 15, 2020
  A joint investigation by the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office and the U. S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) was undertaken involving homemade explosive devices and explosive components at a residence on RD 1419 in Northern Baxter County. The investigation came about because of a complaint call of a possible overdose that the Sheriff’s […]
  Cody Sanders
• W.P. City Council approves amended CID July 14, 2020
  Tuesday, the West Plains City Council unanimously approved an amendment to the Southern Hills Shopping Center Community Improvement District (CID). Ozark Radio News spoke to West Plains Economic Developer Dave Bossemeyer about the council’s decision: Bossemeyer explained that the amended CID allows Southern Hills to collect the same tax as other shopping centers in West […]
  Staff
• Howell Co. Health Dept. reports 53rd case July 14, 2020
  The Howell County Health Department reports that they have received notification that the 53rd case of COVID-19 has been identified within the county. The patient is currently isolating at home and following public health guidance. The exposure has been linked to recent travel. Contact tracing on the case indicates that the individual has been on […]
  Cody Sanders