Local News Archives – Ozark Radio News

• Douglas County Sheriff warns of virus sent through local emails 10/05/2026
  Douglas County Sheriff Chris Degase issued a warning this past Thursday, Oct. 1, about suspicious emails reportedly being sent from local email addresses. According to Degase, the emails may contain malicious software that could allow someone to gain access to a victim’s computer and personal information. Windows users who have opened a suspicious email are […]
  Quinn Ziliak
• Howell County Deputy Involved in Monday Morning Accident 10/05/2026
  Howell County Sheriff Matt Roberts says one of his deputies was involved in a two‑vehicle collision in West Plains this morning. No injuries were reported, and both the deputy and the other driver were checked at the scene. The West Plains Police Department is handling the investigation. Sheriff Roberts thanked the public for their patience […]
  James Hurtt
• West Plains Bank and Trust Company Gives $114,575 to Schools, Ozarks Healthcare, Missouri State University – West Plains 10/05/2026
  West Plains, Mo. – Since 2012, West Plains Bank and Trust Company has offered community debit cards to customers. The cards feature designs for school districts where the bank has branches, Missouri State University – West Plains, and Ozarks Healthcare. Each time a card is used to make a purchase at a retailer, $0.03 is […]
  James Hurtt
• Oregon County Man Charged After Gunfire Incident 10/05/2026
  An Oregon County man is facing multiple felony charges after deputies say he fired several shots during a dispute over dogs on Friday. According to a probable cause statement, Sgt. Michael Bunting responded after a caller reported that neighbor Sean Keith Runyan fired six to seven shots from his residence, then walked toward the property […]
  James Hurtt
• Ellington Teen Injured in ATV Accident 10/05/2026
  A 15‑year‑old Ellington boy was injured Sunday afternoon in an ATV crash five miles southwest of Ellington. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the juvenile was riding a 2003 Honda FourTrax Rancher eastbound when he failed to negotiate a curve. The ATV ran off the right side of the roadway, overturned, and the rider […]
  James Hurtt