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• West Plains to “Party with a Purpose” — Schedule Announced March 17, 2026
  West Plains, MO — The schedule has been announced for “Party with a Purpose,” set for April 10–11 in and around the West Plains Civic Center. Admission to the festival to enjoy the music and some other activities is free, but the purpose of the event is to raise funds for the operational needs of […]
  James Hurtt
• Silver Dollar City Celebrates Crowning of New SDC Resort Construction March 16, 2026
  (Below is a press release from Silver Dollar City regarding the ongoing construction of the SDC Resort.) Branson, MO. – Silver Dollar City officially “crowned” its newest chapter today, lifting the final rooftop beacon into place at the Silver Dollar City Resort and unveiling an unprecedented look inside the destination property. The design combines the […]
  Daniel Williams
• Thayer School Selected as a Finalist for the Sparklight Dream Big Campaign Vote Now March 16, 2026
  Thayer has been named a finalist in Sparklight’s Dream Bigger campaign!   Thayer RII School – Thayer, MO has been named one of 24 finalists in the Sparklight Dream Bigger Contest, a program that supports innovative science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education projects in local schools. Finalists are competing for one of 12 grants […]
  James Hurtt
• National Weather Service Releases Update on Drought Conditions March 16, 2026
  SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI- Recently, The National Weather Service in Springfield released an updated drought information statement for the Missouri Ozarks. Drought conditions have improved thanks to several rounds of percipitation since March 1st. However, Fire weather is still a risk even on warm & windy days. Please use caution during outdoor burning activities, escspecially common, everyday […]
  Dylan Groves
• Grizzly Preview – Monday March 16th – Interview with Jack Pounders March 16, 2026
  Harlin Hutchison with the latest Grizzly Update.  The post Grizzly Preview – Monday March 16th – Interview with Jack Pounders appeared first on Ozark Radio News.
  Jim Lambert
• Summersville Man Charged in Peck Ranch Elk Poaching Case March 16, 2026
  Investigative work of agents and information from public led to identification of suspect. CARTER COUNTY, Mo. — It started the day before Thanksgiving 2025 with a report to the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) of a mature bull elk found shot dead and left to rot inside the wildlife refuge at the MDC Peck Ranch […]
  James Hurtt
• Featured Pet of The Day- Kaylie March 16, 2026
  FEATURED PET OF THE DAY- Meet Kaylie! A 2-year old, Bernese-Mountain Dog & Basset Hound Mix who is available for adoption through The Humane Society of North Central Arkansas. Kaylie is a curious girl who loves to explore and learn new tricks, always loving a busy mind and a strong scent. While she can be […]
  Dylan Groves
• Wanda J. Collins March 16, 2026
  Wanda Janelle Blake Collins was born September 22, 1956, in San Angelo, Texas, to James “Jim” and Paulyne (Johnson) Blake. Wanda was carried home by the angels to be with the Lord on March 7, 2026, in Willow Springs, Missouri. She was 69 years old. Wanda worked at Rawlings until they closed. She then pursued […]
  Dylan Groves
• James Dean Shoults March 16, 2026
  Funeral Services for James Dean Shoults, Age 76 of Hartshorn, Missouri will be held on Friday, March 20th, 2026 at The Bradford Funeral Home, Summersville, Missouri, beginning at 2:00 PM. Visitation will precede the service, beginning at 1:00 PM James Dean Shoults, the son of Elmer Shoults and Audrey (Briggs) Shoults, was born October 14, […]
  Dylan Groves
• Beverly Jean Webb Curtrow March 16, 2026
  Beverly Jean (Webb) Curbow, 91, of Seymour, Missouri, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026. She was born March 1, 1935, in North Long Beach, California, to Virgil Keith Webb and Pauline Lois Webb (Holland). She was preceded in death by her parents, Virgil Keith Webb and Pauline Lois Webb (Holland); the love of her […]
  Dylan Groves