Local News Archives – Ozark Radio News
- HOBA Spring Bluegrass Festival Less Than a Month Away 05/15/2026West Plains, MO. – Folk music is a core part of Ozarks culture, and those looking to experience a part of that can do so in the flavor of bluegrass next month. The HOBA Bluegrass Spring Festival is scheduled for June 4th through the 6th, giving those who want to attend under a month to […]Daniel Williams
- Green Space in Downtown West Plains Brought to Life in Community Collaboration 05/15/2026West Plains, MO. – Earlier this week, students in the West Plains School District were given a chance to engage with enhancing the city at large as part of a collaborative effort to help beautify the downtown area of West Plains. This took place on Tuesday, May 13th, and involved students from South Fork Elementary […]Daniel Williams
- Houston Senior Center Announces Senior Center Farmer’s Marlet Program 05/15/2026Houston, MO. – Low-income senior residents of Houston, Missouri will be able to apply for vouchers this year that will allow them to obtain fresh foods from local farmer’s markets at no cost. These vouchers are provided by Senior Age through the local senior center, with applications being taken starting May 22nd. To apply and […]Daniel Williams
- Pocahontas Man Arrested After Roadside Assault Near Thayer 05/15/2026A Pocahontas man is facing multiple charges after an alleged roadside assault on Highway 142 on May 13, according to a probable cause statement filed Thursday. Deputy Shannon Gregory wrote that the victim reported being assaulted by Colton Tyler Robinson while driving to the Thayer Police Department. Robinson was later located at Walmart and detained […]James Hurtt
- Baxter Health Foundation Donors Set New Record with $3.8 Million Raised in 2025 05/15/2026The Baxter Health Foundation is proud to announce that its generous community of donors raised $3.8 million in 2025, a new record in the Foundation’s 37-year history. The milestone was celebrated on May 7 at the Foundation’s Annual Donor Banquet, where supporters from across North Central Arkansas and South Central Missouri gathered to mark another […]James Hurtt