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• Boil Advisory in Ava Lifted March 10, 2026
  Announcement from City of Ava Officials: AVA VIEW HEIGHTS RESIDENTS We are pleased to announce that the Boil Water Advisory has been officially lifted, effective immediately.   We have received the second required “clear” result from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Both consecutive water samples have returned negative for contaminants, confirming that our community’s […]
  Daniel Williams
• Featured Pet of The Day- Aussie looking for Forever Hoem March 10, 2026
  FEATURED PET OF THE DAY- Mini Aussie Looking for Foster or Forever Home Back in mid-January, a Mini Australian Shepherd was spotted running terrified near Rockbridge Resort outside of Gainesville, MO. Despite being shared widely while he was on the run, no owner ever came forward. About a month ago, a kind woman was finally […]
  Dylan Groves
• West Plains Police Reports 3/2-3/8/26 March 10, 2026
  The post West Plains Police Reports 3/2-3/8/26 appeared first on Ozark Radio News.
  James Hurtt
• Missouri State-West Plains Grizzly Volleyball March 10, 2026
  Congratulations to Vicky, Mariana and Isabella on signing with new teams at four-year schools. Vicky Antia is the third Grizzly Volleyball player to become a Missouri State Bear, competing at the NCAA Division I level. In her time at MSU-WP, she was named a 2025 NJCAA 2nd Team All-American, along with the 2025 All-Region 16 […]
  Gary Lee
• West Plains Man Facing Drug Charges March 10, 2026
  West Plains Police arrested 43‑year‑old Scott Emery Jorgensen after officers say he was spotted driving on a revoked license and later found with more than 20 grams of methamphetamine. According to a probable cause statement, officers observed Jorgensen driving on Porter Wagoner Boulevard Friday morning and confirmed his license was revoked for an administrative alcohol […]
  James Hurtt
• Fundraiser launched to equip Douglas County deputies with night vision March 10, 2026
  The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is launching a pair of raffles in an effort to raise funds for night vision and thermal imaging equipment for its deputies, equipment Sheriff Chris Degase says became critically important during recent armed incidents in the region. Degase said the effort comes after several dangerous encounters in recent weeks, including […]
  Quinn Ziliak
• Ribbon Cutting Petals & Praise Floral Flowers & Ice Cream March 10, 2026
  Mountain View, MO — The Mountain View Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the opening of Petals & Praise Floral Flowers & Ice Cream Shop, located at 210 E 5th Street in downtown Mountain View. The new locally owned business officially opened its doors on February 13, 2026, bringing together fresh floral arrangements and […]
  James Hurtt
• Have Invasive Pear Trees? Cut them Down and Get a Free Native Tree! March 10, 2026
  Register March 16 – April 16 for the 2026 Callery Pear Tree Buyback with a photo of a cut-down Callery pear tree from your property and get a free native tree. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Have invasive Callery (Bradford) pear trees? Cut them down and get a free native tree! The Missouri Department of Conservation […]
  James Hurtt
• Stage Performances, Live Music and More This Week in West Plains March 10, 2026
  West Plains, MO. – The seasons are changing, and with the warming weather, many people will likely turn to seeking activities outside their home in the coming days. The good news is, there are several such events happening in West Plains this week. Terry Hampton gives us our regular West Plains Arts Alliance and Explore […]
  Daniel Williams
• Harlin Museum Seeking Entry’s for the Spring Art Show March 10, 2026
  In celebration of the upcoming United States Semiquincentennial, the Harlin Museum of West Plains will present its annual Spring Art Show with a patriotic theme this year.   Artists are invited to submit original two-dimensional artwork inspired by America’s people, landscapes, and symbols. Entry dates will be March 20 through March 23 at the museum. […]
  James Hurtt