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• Thayer Mayor Seeking a Traffic Light at 19 and 63, Urges Locals to Reach Out to MoDot December 3, 2025
  From Mayor Donna Martin:   Citizens, we need your help for our voice to be heard! As your Mayor I am deeply concerned about the intersection at Highway 63 and 19 by the new Jordan’s Travel Center. I have emailed MoDot Leadership with concerns and have attached the email for you to read.   A […]
  James Hurtt
• Howell County Theft Investigation Leads to Pursuit and Arrest December 3, 2025
  From the Howell County Sheriff’s Department: On November 25, 2025, the Howell County Sheriff’s Office received a theft report from Great Rivers Distributing in Pomona, MO. Surveillance footage provided investigators with a suspect and vehicle description. On November 28, Deputy First Class Colter Reid and Sergeant Seth Smith spotted a vehicle matching that description on […]
  James Hurtt
• Featured Pet of The Day- Bart December 2, 2025
  FEATURED PET OF THE DAY- Meet Bart, a friendly curious, and explorative Pit-Bull Terrier mix who is available for adoption. Did I say explorative? He loves to sniff, play with new toys, and he is also quite a good listener. He is also quite the easy goer for nice peaceful evenings. If you love being […]
  Dylan Groves
• 2025 West Plains Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony December 2, 2025
  The post 2025 West Plains Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony appeared first on Ozark Radio News.
  Daniel Williams
• James Melvin Dihel December 2, 2025
  James Melvin Dihel James Melvin Dihel, 79, West Plains, Missouri, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Phelps Health Hospital, Rolla, Missouri. He was born January 14, 1946, at Vidette, Arkansas, to Jerry and Emma Anderson Dihel.  He was married September 14, 1987, at Caulfield, Missouri, to Sharon Cain.  Mr. Dihel was a farmer and […]
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• Update: West Plains Police Seeking Public Help on Burglary Suspect December 2, 2025
  Update: According to the West Plains Police Facebook Page the person has been identified. The West Plains Police Department is investigating a Burglary that occurred on November 12th, at El Charro on Mitchell Road. We are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the pictured subject. If you have information about the burglary or know who […]
  James Hurtt
• Mountain View Angel Tree Program Seeks Community Support December 2, 2025
  The Mountain View Angel Tree Program is reaching out to the community for help this holiday season. As of December 2, 2025, there are still 43 Angels in need of adoption in the Mountain View area. Organizers are asking residents to consider adopting an angel, purchasing a few gifts, or donating as little as $20 […]
  James Hurtt
• Traffic Stop in Ava Leads to Arrest on Felony Warrant December 2, 2025
  On November 30, 2025, at approximately 9:27 p.m., an Ava Police officer conducted a traffic stop on a Lexus traveling westbound on Springfield Road that displayed no registration. The driver, later identified as Deborah Brady, initially refused to provide identification or comply with lawful orders to exit the vehicle. Brady told officers she did not […]
  James Hurtt
• Christmas Parade Directory 2025 December 2, 2025
  Christmas Season is in full swing, here is a list of parades in our area: December 3rd Norwood 5:00 December 5th Gainesville  5:00 p.m. Mountain Home, AR Festival 4-8 p.m. Tree Lighting 5:30, Parade 6:00 5th and 6th Toys for Tots Christmas Show at Bridge Church   December 6th Thayer  2:00 Mammoth Spring, AR 6:00 […]
  James Hurtt
• Ricky Eugene Blevins December 2, 2025
  A memorial service for Ricky Eugene Blevins, 66, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Central Church of Christ.  Mr. Blevins passed away at 4:39 a.m., Sunday, November 23, 2025, at his home. He was born February 26, 1959, at Kansas City, Missouri, to Robert Blevins and Virginia […]
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