Local News Archives – Ozark Radio News
- Baxter County Sheriff’s Department Registers Another Sex Offender 09/21/2026The Sheriff’s Office is notifying the public that another sex offender has registered with the Sheriff’s Office. He has been classified by the state as a Level 2 offender (moderate risk to re-offend with community notification justified due to age of victim). NAME: […]James Hurtt
- HOBA Fall Bluegrass Festival Starts Thursday in West Plains 09/21/2026The 42nd annual HOBA Fall Bluegrass Festival gets underway this Thursday night at the HOBA park and will run through the weekend. Some of the regions very best bluegrass bands will be there to entertain the crowd. See the HOBA Bluegrass page on Facebook for a full schedule of performances and bands. The post HOBA […]James Hurtt
- Ozark Heritage Festival October 16-17 in West Plains 09/21/2026The Ozark Heritage Festival, now in its 32nd year, will celebrate Missouri culture Friday and Saturday, October 16 & 17. The annual event in downtown West Plains, MO, celebrates Ozarks music and culture. Admission to all festival events is free. Festival hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. each day, with music scheduled to begin […]James Hurtt
- Chaz Coats Memorial Dice Run September 26 09/21/2026A memorial dice run to honor Chaz Coats, a Club kid, and to raise funds the Boys & Girls Club of the Greater West Plains Area will be held on September 26. Registration starts at 9:30am, with driving starting at 10am. Contestants will drive the route, stopping at different locations to draw a number for […]James Hurtt
- Peace Valley Man Injured After Striking Deer on Motorcycle 09/21/2026A 77‑year‑old Peace Valley man was injured Sunday afternoon in a motorcycle crash east of town. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened at about 2:10 p.m. on Highway W, roughly one mile east of Peace Valley. Troopers say the westbound 2001 Harley‑Davidson motorcycle struck a deer that entered the roadway. The […]James Hurtt