Local News Archives – Ozark Radio News
- Boil Advisory for Mountain Grove Lifted 03/20/2026Mountain Grove, MO. – The boil advisory for the city of Mountain Grove has been lifted. This announcement comes from the City Administrator, Dakota Bates: The boil advisory was initially put into place yesterday as a precautionary measure, as construction projects within the city required the pressure to be dropped in certain locations. For more information, […]Daniel Williams
- Jason Smith Makes Local Stops on Friday 03/20/2026Congressman Jason Smith made stops in Wright, Douglas and Ozark Counties on Friday morning to hear from the people of the district. He stopped in Gainesville at Century Bank of the Ozarks to talk about the ACRE Act a incentive for banks to lend money to farmers. We spoke with Smith after the meeting: […]James Hurtt
- Drought Condition Update in the Ozarks 03/20/2026Droughts have been a common occurance in the Ozarks the past few years, and the latest information shows that drought conditions are still going strong, especially in Arkansas. In Missouri, recent rains have helped to alleviate drought conditions, with sections of Texas and Wright Counties now considered outside of drought conditions. However, the further south […]Daniel Williams
- Wallet Theft Leads to Burglary Charge After Police Review Video, Conduct Traffic Stop 03/20/2026A West Plains man is facing a second‑degree burglary charge after police say surveillance video and a traffic stop connected him to the theft of a woman’s wallet from her vehicle. According to a probable cause statement, officers were called to the 1300 block of Bill Virdon on March 18 for a reported theft in […]James Hurtt
- SEX OFFENDER LIVING IN BAXTER COUNTY ARRESTED FOR FAIL TO REGISTER 03/20/2026A Level 3 sex offender was arrested this morning, March 20th, after he was found to be residing in Baxter County without registering or notifying the Sheriff’s Office of his residency here. The Sheriff’s Office obtained information that 53 year old TIMOTHY JOSEPH DALE, who was last registered as a sex […]James Hurtt