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• The Power of Empathy at The Historic Lincoln School January 18, 2026
  Tomorrow, Monday January 19th, Martin Luther King Day Jr. Day, there will be a special program entitled The Power of Empathy at the Historic Lincoln School 1400 Pony Thomas in West Plains. Make Plans now to attend, for more information see The Lincoln School Project on Facebook or lincolnschoolproject.com. Here is Crockett Oaks III with […]
  James Hurtt
• Salem Arkansas Woman Arrested by MSHP Sunday Morning January 18, 2026
  A 69-year-old Salem Arkansas was arrested by the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Howell County Sunday morning. Deborah S. Henry had a warrant out of Taney County forFailure to appear.  She was transported to the Howell County Jail. The post Salem Arkansas Woman Arrested by MSHP Sunday Morning appeared first on Ozark Radio News.
  James Hurtt
• Lawsuit Filed in Douglas County Over Fatal Chadwick Home Explosion January 18, 2026
  DOUGLAS COUNTY, Mo. — A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed in Douglas County Circuit Court alleging negligence by a propane service company in connection with a fatal residential explosion that killed four members of a family in May 2024. According to a petition filed Jan. 8, Norma Haro of Illinois filed suit against Advantage […]
  Quinn Ziliak
• Untitled January 18, 2026
  Game Audio Below: The Missouri State West Plains Grizzly Basketball Team traveled to State Fair Roadrunners on Saturday Afternoon, January 17th, 2026 after a painful twenty point defeat on Wednesday, January 14th to Mineral Area. Height advantage was once again a major disadvantage for the Grizzlies as State Fair Comes up with the win, 103-86. […]
  Dylan Groves
• Willow Bears upset Houston Tigers, Friday Night January 17, 2026
  Game Audio Below: Houston won the tip to get the game under way. There was a couple of scoreless possessions to start the game, but then both teams got onto the scoreboard fast. Willow had some great steals to open up their game and caught a lead fast, causing Houston to call a timeout after […]
  ORN Sports
• Gatewood Woman Injured in Oregon County January 17, 2026
  A 76-year-old Gatewood woman received moderate injuries in an accident on Highway 142 in Oregon County on Friday. The accident occurred when she ran off the right side of the roadway, overcorrected, ran off the left side and overturned. She was airlifted to Mercy in Springfield for treatment.   The post Gatewood Woman Injured in […]
  James Hurtt
• Representative Cook Honors Reese Bucher for Service to TCMH January 17, 2026
  JEFFERSON CITY, MO – State Representative Bennie Cook presented a Missouri House of Representatives Resolution to Reese Bucher in recognition of his decades of outstanding service to Texas County Memorial Hospital (TCMH), the TCMH Auxiliary, and the greater Texas County community.   The resolution honors Bucher’s 20 years of volunteer service and more than 3,000 […]
  James Hurtt
• MDC Reminds Hunters of Changes to the 2026 Coyote Hunting Season January 17, 2026
  JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds hunters they can now use artificial light and other methods for an extended period during the coyote hunting season. Regulations changes approved by the Conservation Commission in fall 2025 allow the use of artificial light, night vision, and thermal imagery equipment from Jan. 1 […]
  James Hurtt
• Land Named Principal for 2026-27 School Year January 17, 2026
  The West Plains R-VII School District is excited to announce that Mrs. Sarah Land will assume the role of Principal for the 2026–2027 school year. Mrs. Land currently serves as Assistant Principal and has dedicated more than 20 years to education at West Plains Elementary School. Throughout her career, she has taught at various elementary […]
  James Hurtt
• Arkansas Inmates Restricted from Receiving Physical Books & Other Media Under New Policy January 17, 2026
  WHITE HALL, ARKANSAS- Taking effect on February 1st, Arkansas inmates will no longer be able to receive books, newspapers, or magazines. This comes as the Arkansas Board of Corrections approved a new policy on December 19th. Prison officials cite the smuggling of contraband has inspired the change. The Board of Corrections approved the policy with […]
  Dylan Groves