Local News Archives – Ozark Radio News
- “Modernity and the Ozarks,” topic of fifth installment of OHRC Conversation Series – Celebrating 250 years of America in the Ozarks 08/09/2026WEST PLAINS, Mo. – Modernity is the fifth and final installment to “Celebrating 250 years of America in the Ozarks” conversation series. Free to attend and open to the public, this event is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 13, at the Ozarks Heritage Research Center (OHRC) located inside Garnett Library, 304 W. Trish Knight […]James Hurtt
- Ava man accused of harassment, assault at local gym 08/09/2026AVA, Mo. — An Ava man is facing allegations of harassment and assault following an incident involving an off duty Douglas County detention officer at a local gym last November. Ricky David Atkinson, 66, of Ava, is accused in a Douglas County probable cause statement of first degree harassment and fourth degree assault involving a […]Quinn Ziliak
- Memorial Bull Riding Set for Mountain Grove 08/09/2026The National Federation of Professional Bullriders will host the Jeff and Randy Walkowe Memorial Bull Riding event Saturday, Sept. 5, at the Tri-County Fairgrounds in Mountain Grove. Gates open at 5:30 p.m., with free children’s activities from 6 to 8 p.m. and bull riding beginning at 8 p.m. MOUNTAIN GROVE, Mo. — The National Federation […]Quinn Ziliak
- School supplies collected for children in need 08/09/2026Operation Christmas Child participants can build a virtual shoebox online by selecting gifts for a child’s age and gender, then adding a photo and personal note of encouragement. Visit samaritanspurse.org/buildonline for more information. MOUNTAIN GROVE, Mo. — As families prepare for the upcoming school year, Cassie Todd is encouraging area residents to consider purchasing extra […]Quinn Ziliak
- Local Chamber Professional Strengthens Leadership Skills Through Statewide Professional Development Program 08/09/2026Tanya Miller, Executive Director with the Mountain View Chamber of Commerce, recently completed the CCEM Chamber Management Academy, a premier professional development program presented by the Chamber of Commerce Executives of Missouri (CCEM). Held August 5–6, 2026, in Jefferson City, the two-day academy brought together chamber professionals from communities across Missouri to strengthen their leadership […]James Hurtt