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- Florida Woman Charged with DWI After Early Morning Accident July 12, 2025Just before 1 a.m. a 49-year-old Florida woman, Melissa Bossio-Haines, ran off of Highway 60 one mile East of Norwood in her 2023 Hyundai Sonata and struck a tree and overturned. She was taken by ambulance to Ozarks Healthcare in West Plains for treatment of the injuries she sustained. Bossio-Haines is charged with Driving While […]James Hurtt
- Oklahoma Man Arrested in Howell County Saturday Morning July 12, 202528-year-old Christopher M. George of Wyandotte Oklahoma was arrested by the Missouri State Highway Patrol Saturday morning on an outstanding warrant for possession of a controlled substance out of Clay County. He was transported to the Howell County Jail. The post Oklahoma Man Arrested in Howell County Saturday Morning appeared first on Ozark Radio […]James Hurtt
- It’s Back and Bigger Than Ever: The 89th Annual Ozark Empire Fair Returns July 24 – August 2 July 12, 2025Springfield, MO — Get ready for ten days of nonstop fun, food, rides and festivities as the 89th Annual Ozark Empire Fair rolls into town July 24 through August 2. As one of southwest Missouri’s favorite summer traditions, the Fair is bringing more of everything this year; more entertainment, more thrills, more flavor, and more […]James Hurtt
- Two People Arrested for Drugs in Shannon County July 12, 2025On July 8, 2025, deputies with the Shannon County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop near Winona, Missouri. A subsequent search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of 10 grams of psilocybin and 247.2 grams of marijuana. The occupants of the vehicle, Alisha May of Dalton, Massachusetts, and Leslie Houts of Floyd, Virginia, […]James Hurtt
- Bridges Program 11th Annual Back-To-School Fair July 12, 2025(West Plains, MO)The Bridges Program will host its 11th Annual Back-To-School Fair on Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the West Plains High School parking lot. This free event is open to students attending Fairview, Glenwood, Howell Valley, Junction Hill, Richards, West Plains, and Head Start. Students must be present to receive size-specific […]Jim Lambert
- Avoid Ticks and Other Pests with Lakeland Pharmacy July 12, 2025Summer is in full-swing, and that means tick season is, too. Remember that the Ozarks has some of the highest rates of alpha-gal syndrome of anywhere in the US, which is a tick-borne illness. Brenden and Sarah from Lakeland Pharmacy in Willow Springs shares more. The post Avoid Ticks and Other Pests with Lakeland Pharmacy […]Daniel Williams
- Mountain Grove Heritage Festival Returns August 8–9 with “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” Theme July 12, 2025MOUNTAIN GROVE, Mo. — The heart of Mountain Grove will come alive with classic Americana during the annual Mountain Grove Heritage Festival, set for August 8–9, 2025, on the town square. This year’s theme, “Take Me Out to the Ballgame,” celebrates the rich baseball and softball traditions of the Ozarks and beyond. Festivalgoers can expect […]Jim Lambert
- Multi-Agency Operation Leads to Arrest of Wanted Felon July 12, 2025On July 10, 2025, Bryan Gilpatrick was arrested on multiple outstanding warrants. This operation was the result of a coordinated effort between the Wright County Sheriff’s Office, the Fugitive Task Force, the Missouri State Highway Patrol, and the Mountain Grove Police Department. The agencies worked together to safely locate and apprehend Gilpatrick while ensuring the […]James Hurtt
- IMH Music Fest Coming to Downtown West Plains July 12th July 12, 2025The IMH Music Festival is coming to downtown West Plains just off the square today from Noon-9p.m. It will be a day filled with live local music spanning all genres, there will be games, food trucks, and a whole lot of fun. Full a list of bands visit the IMH Fest Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/events/2272682243253725?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22search%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D Ozark Radio […]James Hurtt
- Governor Kehoe Signs Bold Tax Cuts and Pro-Business Legislation into Law July 12, 2025JEFFERSON CITY, MO – During a bill signing ceremony at the Missouri State Capitol, today Governor Mike Kehoe signed two major pieces of legislation—House Bills (HB) 567 and 594—delivering on his commitment to lower taxes and defend small businesses. “Conservative leadership is about keeping more money in the hands of Missouri families, and less in government […]Jim Lambert
