Local News Archives – Ozark Radio News
- Mark White retires from MSU-WP 05/23/2026Mark White, director of veteran services at Missouri State University–West Plains, will retire June 1 after 15 years as a full‑time staff member. White joined the university in 2011 as the Veterans Incentive Program project coordinator and was named director of veteran services in November 2022. He also completed the campus’s Grizzly Ambassadors Program in […]James Hurtt
- Willow Springs Man Charged with Drug Trafficking 05/23/2026A Willow Springs man is facing felony drug‑trafficking charges after police say a traffic stop led to the discovery of more than 100 grams of suspected methamphetamine. According to the probable cause statement, Officer Robert Shell stopped a blue Ford F‑150 on May 20 after the driver, 34‑year‑old Johnathon Goodman, failed to stop at a […]James Hurtt
- Pomona Man Arrested for Sex Offenses Involving a Child 05/23/2026The Howell County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Pomona man following an investigation into an alleged sex offense involving a child. According to a probable cause statement filed by Lt. Torey Thompson, deputies were dispatched to Pomona on May 21 for a reported sexual offense. A preliminary investigation indicated that the suspect, Seth A. Smith, […]James Hurtt
- 7 Brew Customers Had a Surprise Server on Friday 05/22/2026The West Plains 7 Brew location customers were in for a surprise on Friday as American Idol winner Hannah Harper was serving drinks from 11-1. Word spread fast and traffic was heavy as fans flocked to meet Hannah and of course enjoy a great drink. The post 7 Brew Customers Had a Surprise Server on […]James Hurtt
- Youth Band with an Ozarks Boys Ranch to Perform at GoFARM Farmer’s Market 05/22/2026West Plains, MO. – As a way to perform outreach into the community, Master’s Ranch Christian Academy, a boys ranch for troubled teens, will be having their student band perform live at the GoFARM Farmer’s Market the next couple weekends. Master’s Ranch Christian Academy, located in Myrtle, Missouri, started their student band program as a way […]Daniel Williams