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• Year End Numbers for Operation Relentless Pursuit January 8, 2026
  The Missouri Department of Public Safety reports that Operation Relentless Pursuit wrapped up 2025 with significant enforcement results as officers completed Week 39 of the statewide initiative between December 28 and January 3. According to DPS, ORP officers and their local and federal partners made more than 1,100 arrests during 2025 and cleared over 1,800 […]
  James Hurtt
• Commission Awards Contracts for Southeast District Projects January 8, 2026
  From MODOT: SIKESTON – The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded contracts for the Southeast District during its regular meeting on Jan 8. The contracts included bridge redecks, bridge replacements, a culvert replacement, and pavement resurfacing. A $1,041,263 contract was awarded to Joe’s Bridge & Grading, Inc., for bridge redeck on Route 34 over Clark […]
  James Hurtt
• MSHP: Driver Accused of DWI, Fleeing Scene and Resisting Arrest Near Route 160 January 8, 2026
  According to the Probable Cause Affidavit, a 43‑year‑old West Plains man was taken into custody Tuesday night after allegedly confronting first responders at a crash scene, fleeing in his vehicle, and later resisting arrest at a nearby residence, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol probable cause statement. Troopers were investigating a leaving‑the‑scene crash on […]
  James Hurtt
• Cold or the Flu: A Message from Ozarks Healthcare January 8, 2026
  From Ozarks Healthcare: Cold or flu? Knowing the difference can help you get the right care. A cold often comes on gradually and may include a runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, sneezing, and mild fatigue. The flu tends to hit suddenly and can cause fever, chills, body aches, headache, extreme tiredness, and a dry […]
  James Hurtt
• Ozarks Pet Rescue To Host Community Meeting January 8, 2026
  WEST PLAINS, MO- Ozarks Pet Rescue has scheduled a meeting with the chief of staff for Missouri Senator Brad Hudson this coming Monday, January 12th at 2:00 PM. Last week; Tanya Meeks, Director & CEO for Ozarks Pet Rescue sent a request to meet with Senator Hudson after speaking briefly with him during his appearance […]
  Dylan Groves
• Several Local Students Named to the Mizzou Dean’s List Fall Semester January 8, 2026
  The Dean’s List at the University of Missouri has been released for the Fall 2025 Semester and several area students are listed. Ava Name Class and College/School McClure, Emily Grace Sophomore, Arts Science Welch, Aubrey Nicole Freshman, Arts Science     Mountain View Name Class and College/School Woolsey, Kenna L Senior, Health Sciences Pomona Name […]
  James Hurtt
• Billy Gene Chowning January 8, 2026
  A Celebration of Life service for Billy Gene Chowning, 81, West Plains, Missouri, will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, January 9, 2026, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Chowning passed away at 3:45 p.m., Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at his home. He was born March 12, 1944, at Mountain View, Missouri. Arrangements under […]
  Administrator
• A Quilt Show, A Card Show, and More in West Plains January 8, 2026
  West Plains, MO. – While January is typically a less active month as everyone takes a break from the hustle and bustle of the holidays, more activities are still present for the public to attend and take part in this week in West Plains. Terry Hampton gives us the latest updates, which includes an art […]
  Daniel Williams
• High-Speed Pursuit in Southfork Ends in Crash; Juvenile Suspects Sought After Fleeing Deputies January 8, 2026
  From Sheriff Matt Roberts: On the evening of January 5, 2026, Howell County Deputies were in the Southfork area assisting the Missouri State Highway Patrol with a traffic accident and a related vehicle pursuit.   During that time, Deputy Kory Taylor observed two vehicles traveling eastbound on U.S. Highway 160 at speeds estimated between 85 […]
  James Hurtt
• Mountain View City Council to Hold Work Session Thursday January 8, 2026
  The City of Mountain View has announced a work session scheduled for Thursday January 9th.  See the agenda below: The post Mountain View City Council to Hold Work Session Thursday appeared first on Ozark Radio News.
  James Hurtt