Local News Archives – Ozark Radio News

• West Plains City Offices Closed for Independence Day 06/29/2026
  West Plains City Hall and all other city buildings will be closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day.   Due to the holiday, Friday’s residential trash collection will be picked up alongside Thursday’s routes on July 2. City offices will reopen during normal business hours on Monday, July 6.   We wish […]
  James Hurtt
• Skyfire Returns to West Plains On Friday 06/29/2026
  After a 12‑year hiatus, SkyFire is returning to West Plains on July 3, hosted by Give Local First at its new location, the Heart of the Ozarks Fairgrounds. Gates open at 5 p.m., with fireworks at dark presented by Ryan Miller. Food trucks will operate from 5 to 9 p.m., offering BBQ, burgers, tacos, hot […]
  James Hurtt
• Three Alton Residents Inured in Accident Near Thayer 06/29/2026
  Three people from Alton were injured Friday afternoon in a rollover crash on Highway 19, three miles north of Thayer. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened at 3:10 p.m. when a southbound 2000 Chevrolet Silverado traveled off the left side of the roadway and overturned. The truck was totaled and towed […]
  James Hurtt
• Get Ready to Celebrate Americas 250: Event List 06/29/2026
  If you have an event that is not on the list please email it to news@ozarkmarketingcompany.com Events:   July 2nd-4th Freedom Festival and Carnival at Salem Arkansas July 3rd Sky Fire Heart of the Ozarks Fairgrounds July 3rd Lake Norfork Fireworks July 3rd Dalton Arkansas Fire Department Fireworks July 3rd Alton Missouri July 4th Amvets […]
  James Hurtt
• Ozarks Healthcare Names Tonya Aaron Chief Nursing Officer 06/29/2026
  Press Release from Ozarks Healthcare:   WEST PLAINS, MO – Ozarks Healthcare is pleased to announce the appointment of Tonya Aaron, BSN, RN, as Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), further strengthening the organization’s commitment to exceptional patient care and nursing excellence.   Aaron brings more than 16 years of experience with Ozarks Healthcare, having served in […]
  James Hurtt