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• Zizzers Open Season with Two Wins at Ozarks Baseball Classic March 22, 2026
  The West Plains Zizzers opened their baseball season over the weekend at the Ozarks Baseball Classic in Harrison, Arkansas. After a tough Friday night loss to Pea Ridge, the team rebounded with back‑to‑back wins on Saturday. In the early game, senior Landon Montgomery delivered a strong performance on the mound, going five and a third […]
  James Hurtt
• Possible Record High Temperature Today March 22, 2026
  More high temperature records will be in jeopardy today! West Plains and Rolla/Vichy will have the best chance of breaking old records.           The post Possible Record High Temperature Today appeared first on Ozark Radio News.
  James Hurtt
• Essex Man Arrested in Oregon County on Multiple Felony Drug Charges March 22, 2026
  A 29‑year‑old Essex man is being held on a 24‑hour hold after Oregon County authorities arrested him Saturday afternoon on multiple felony drug charges. According to the report, Amber D. Prewett was taken into custody around 3:14 p.m. and is facing two felony counts of possession of a controlled substance, along with a felony charge […]
  James Hurtt
• Single‑Vehicle Crash Seriously Injures Two in Reynolds County March 22, 2026
  Two people were seriously injured Saturday evening after a pickup ran off Highway 72, six miles southwest of Centerville. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened at 5:40 p.m. when a 2026 Jeep Gladiator traveled off the right side of the roadway, struck two trees, slid, and overturned.  The driver, a 48‑year‑old […]
  James Hurtt
• Congressman Smith Capitol Report March 22, 2026
  The mission of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is to ensure the safety of the American people, our communities, and our nation. At a time of growing threats both at home and abroad, ensuring continued strong leadership at DHS should not be a partisan issue. I can think of no better person than Senator […]
  James Hurtt
• Willow Springs Friends of Ferals To Host Yard Sale & Picnic, Saturday, April 18th March 21, 2026
  WILLOW, SPRINGS, MO- On Saturday, April 18th; The Willow Springs Friends of Ferals Organization will host a yard sale & picnic and are needing help with the event. Money raised during the event will work to raise $4,725 to cover spay/neuter appointments for 105 local community cats scheduled for April 24 and May 8. How […]
  Dylan Groves
• Howell County Sheriff’s Office Partners with Southwest Cyber Crimes Task Force to Combat Crimes Against Children March 21, 2026
  The Howell County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce a new partnership with the Southwest Cyber Crimes Task Force, further strengthening our commitment to protecting the most vulnerable members of our community, our children. The Southwest Cyber Crimes Task Force is a multi-agency initiative dedicated to investigating and preventing internet crimes against children. These investigations […]
  Daniel Williams
• Mountain Grove Officials Issue Reminder on Emergency Text Alerts March 21, 2026
  Mountain Grove, MO. – In lieu of all the things that happened this week in Mountain Grove, officials wish to remind the public of their emergency text system, giving those who sign up a quick way to stay informed.  Dakota Bates, City Administrator, has more: The instructions are simple. Text the word “GROVE” to 91896. This […]
  Daniel Williams
• “Flu Numbers Remain High though Continue to Decline”, Howell County Health Department Says March 21, 2026
  The Howell County Health Department has made a recent announcement on the numbers of flu cases they’ve kept track of in recent days. The conclusion? Numbers remain high throughout the county, but are steadily dropping. The most current numbers reflect the time period March 8th through the 14th. Recorded cases of flu in Howell County […]
  Daniel Williams
• Teen Injured in Single Vehicle Accident March 21, 2026
  A 16‑year‑old boy from Seymour suffered minor injuries Friday morning after crashing his pickup on Missouri Route O, one mile south of Highway 14. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened at 10:45 a.m. when the southbound 2007 Ford F‑150 traveled off the right side of the roadway. The juvenile driver overcorrected, […]
  James Hurtt