Local News Brought to You by News Team 7

• Wendell Bailey Park Dedication Ceremony January 12, 2026
  On January 2nd, 2026, the Star Park in Willow Springs officially was renamed the Wendell Bailey Park to honor long-time local celebrity Wendell Bailey. The post Wendell Bailey Park Dedication Ceremony appeared first on Ozark Radio News.
  Daniel Williams
• 63/PP Crash Slows Traffic in the Early Afternoon January 12, 2026
  West Plains, MO. – A two-vehicle crash involving an injured minor occurred earlier today near West Plains.  Sergeant Eddie Young from the Missouri State Highway Patrol issued a preliminary statement regarding this crash: “At 12:15 PM, a two-vehicle injury crash was reported on US 63 at State Route PP. The crash involved a 2000 Ford pickup […]
  Daniel Williams
• Featured Pet of The Day- Captain January 12, 2026
  FEATURED PET OF THE DAY- Meet Captain!  An approx. 10-month-old Black-Cur & Boxer mix who is available for adoption through The Humane Society of North Central Arkansas. Captain can be a bit shy upon meeting but once warmed up, he is a loyal boy and loves to meet new friends. He’s quite independent but considers […]
  Dylan Groves
• Toni Ann Marston January 12, 2026
  Toni Ann Marston, 62 years, 8 months, 26 days old, passed away on January 9, 2026 at her home in Ava, Missouri. Toni was born April 14, 1963 in Manning, Iowa to Lloyd Randall and Lexie Joan (Teague) Marston. She grew up in Battle Creek, Iowa and attended school at Ida Grove, Iowa. Toni graduated […]
  Dylan Groves
• Kathy Thomas January 12, 2026
  Memorial Services for Kathy Thomas, Age 76 of Springfield, Missouri (originally of Wright County, Missouri) will be held on Saturday, January 17th, 2026 at The Craig-Hurtt Funeral Home, Mansfield, Missouri beginning at 2 PM. Burial will be in The Mansfield Cemetery. Elizabeth “Kathy” Kathlene (Henderson) Thomas, daughter of the late Forest Henderson and Anna Young, […]
  Dylan Groves
• Linda Norton January 12, 2026
  Linda Norton A Life Lived on Her Own Terms Linda Norton, an eclectic and brilliant spirit, passed away on January 7, 2026, in West Plains, Missouri. Born on September 13, 1946, in Dyess, Arkansas, Linda lived a life marked by strength, drive, and a unique zest for adventure. She was a woman of remarkable character, […]
  Dylan Groves
• Paul Earl Riddle January 12, 2026
  Paul Earl Riddle, born March 5, 1960, in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, passed away on January 6, 2026, in West Plains, Missouri. Though his final days were spent in Missouri, Earl’s heart and soul were forever tied to the Sunshine State, with Florida running through his veins, Earl lived a life of energy and adventure, embodying […]
  Dylan Groves
• Gainesville Man Charged After Violating Ex Parte January 12, 2026
  Deputies arrested  Gainesville man Thursday after he was found hiding inside a shed on a rural property in violation of an active ex parte order. On January 8, 2026, deputies responded to a residence after the victim reported that Robert “Reece” Richie was on his property despite the protection order and prior warnings to stay […]
  James Hurtt
• Garylee has sports January 12, 2026
    As spring training begins, the Cardinals turn the page toward a new chapter. Wins and losses don’t matter yet but building habits, trust, and belief does. And as camp opens, one thing is certain: another Cardinals season is taking shape, one sunny day at a time. Saturday Feb 21st Cardinals have their first spring […]
  Gary Lee
• Licking Wildcat Senior Karson Walker breaks the all-time single game scoring record with 54 January 12, 2026
  Licking Wildcat Senior Karson Walker breaks the all-time single game scoring record previously held by the legendary Dale Stanley from the mid 60’s! The old record stood at 52 points, and Karson scored 54 points Saturday at the Liberty Shootout in the win over the Alton Comets 86 to 64. Karson hit 12 3s in […]
  Gary Lee