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• A Valentine That Keeps Growing | The Green Thumb Chronicles February 5, 2026
  String of hearts, winter windowsills, and lessons in loving without overwatering Delicate vines dotted with tiny, heart-shaped leaves trail and twist as they grow, making string of hearts just as charming spilling from a basket as it is trained into shape. It is a plant that seems content to follow gravity, until it does not. […]
  Quinn Ziliak
• Steak N Shake in West Plains Temporarily Closed Due to Fire February 5, 2026
  The West Plains Steak N Shake location is temporarily closed due to a fire that took place Monday morning.  According to Owner Mike Morris, the fire started in the office and caused damage to their point of sale equipment.  They are currently waiting on shipment of new point of sale equipment and will open back […]
  James Hurtt
• Veterinary Technician Program topic of Feb. 13 Friends of the Garnett Library Meeting February 5, 2026
  The February meeting of the Friends of the Garnett Library will be held on Friday, February 13, from noon to 1 pm. Location for this meeting is the Fowler Lecture Room in Looney Hall, located at 128 Garfield Avenue, West Plains, Mo. Dr. Michael Orf, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, and Rachael Gipson, Director of the […]
  James Hurtt
• Beware of Common Cryptocurrency Fraud Tactics February 5, 2026
  The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control is warning the public about a growing number of cryptocurrency fraud cases reported across the state. Investigators have seen a considerable increase in scams often targeting older adults and other members of the public, resulting in significant financial losses. Criminals are using the internet, […]
  James Hurtt
• Update on the Ball Park and Grizzly Baseball February 5, 2026
  Coach Kadem Tharp and Coy Crites stopped by Ozarks Marketing to update the progress on the new field, and the Grizzly Baseball season that gets underway this Friday in Mississippi. Donations are still needed to complete this project which will be great for the community not just Grizzly baseball.  To find out how you can […]
  James Hurtt
• Power Outage in West Plains February 5, 2026
  From the West Plains City Utilities: Power Outage – 2/5/2026 @ 8:10 am   We are aware of a power outage affecting the Breckenridge Apartment Complex. Utility crews are currently on scene working to identify the issue.   Once utility locates are marked, crews will begin repairs. They are working as quickly and safely as […]
  James Hurtt
• Theodosia Man Injured in a Wednesday Accident in Ozark County February 5, 2026
  A 71-year-old Theodosia man sustained moderate injuries on Wednesday in an accident on Highway 160 west of MM Highway. The accident occurred when a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by a 61-year-old Gainesville man, attempted to pull onto Highway 160 from a private drive and was struck by the Theodosia man who was traveling eastbound on […]
  James Hurtt
• West Plains Accepts Creative Community Award in Jefferson City February 5, 2026
  West Plains, MO. – West Plains has accepted an award in Jefferson City from the Missouri Arts Council, giving further recognition for the coordination between the city and multiple organizations. This award is the Creative Community Award, which identifies a city, town, or district that uses the arts to boost community involvement and economic development.  […]
  Daniel Williams
• Garylee has sports February 5, 2026
    The MSU-WP Grizzlies were on the road last night with more here is Harlan Hutchison.     Boy’s High School basketball for tonight. Eminence at Bismark, Maynard at Couch, Cabool at Dora, Summersville at Lesterville, and Van Buren at Neeleyville. Girls’ basketball for tonight. Kosh at Alton, Willow Springs at Ava, Licking at Bunker, […]
  Gary Lee
• Weekly Lake North Fork Fishing Report February 5, 2026
  Gary Farace has your fishing report The post Weekly Lake North Fork Fishing Report appeared first on Ozark Radio News.
  Gary Lee