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• Mountain Grove Man Sentenced for 2024 Shooting of Teen February 26, 2026
  Houston, MO. – A man from Mountain Grove is facing a sentence of 15 years in prison with a year in jail due to the results of a 2024 event where he shot a teen. Wayne Jay Beck, 61, of Mountain Grove received his sentence February 20th in Texas County Circuit Court as a result […]
  Daniel Williams
• Featured Pet of The Day-Cedrick February 26, 2026
  FEATURED PET OF THE DAY- Meet Cedrick! A 2-year old, Domestic Shorthair & Tabby Mix who is available for adoption through The Humane Society of North Central Arkansas. Cedrick is a gentle soul who loves to purr and make himself at home on any lap. He also loves to explore and sniff out interesting smells. […]
  Dylan Groves
• Man Charged After Alleged Theft and Trespassing at Current River Pole Mill February 26, 2026
  A Licking man is facing felony stealing and misdemeanor trespassing charges after authorities say he was found on private property at Current River Pole Mill on February 23, according to a probable cause affidavit filed in Texas County. Sergeant Brian Allgire reported that he was conducting a security check on Staples Lane around 1:15 p.m. […]
  James Hurtt
• Michael Edward Franz February 26, 2026
  Michael Edward Franz A memorial service for Michael Edward Franz, 29, Peace Valley, Missouri, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the West Plains Skate Park. Michael passed away Monday, February 23, 2026 Ozarks Healthcare. He was born June 27, 1996, at Maywood, Illinois, to Michael A. Franz and Kimberly Snyder.  […]
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• Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest After Foot Chase in Oregon County February 26, 2026
  A Springfield man faces multiple misdemeanor charges after a high‑speed incident and brief foot chase with law enforcement in Oregon County on February 24, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol probable cause statement. Troopers say they observed a dark green Toyota Sienna traveling 88 miles per hour in a 55‑mph zone on Missouri 142. […]
  James Hurtt
• Governor Kehoe, Missouri FFA Members Celebrate National FFA Week at State Capitol February 26, 2026
  Tractor drive highlights state support for FFA and its 27,000 members JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Today, Governor Mike Kehoe proclaimed February 21-28, 2026, as National FFA Week in Missouri, honoring the more than 27,000 Missouri FFA members who represent the future of the state’s top economic driver. Governor Kehoe, accompanied by Missouri FFA President Ivy […]
  James Hurtt
• Coach Otter and Lady Zizzers talks about tonight’s match up and districts February 26, 2026
  Harlan Hutchison talked with the Lady Zizzers basketball team and coach about tonight’s games vs Strafford and the up coming district tournament. The post Coach Otter and Lady Zizzers talks about tonight’s match up and districts appeared first on Ozark Radio News.
  Gary Lee
• Salem Driver Seriously Injured in One-Vehicle Crash February 26, 2026
  Salem, MO. – A Salem driver was seriously injured Tuesday morning when they crashed on Highway 68 just north of Salem city limits. This Missouri State Highway Patrol say this crash happened when the 38-year-old driver ran off the right side of the road and overcorrected, where they then left the left side of the road, […]
  Daniel Williams
• Learn all about fish cleaning with MDC virtual series starting March 4 February 26, 2026
  Four-part Pond to Plate series will cover helpful equipment, techniques and more SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The public is invited to learn about or brush up on their fish cleaning skills with a virtual series in March. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will host four virtual programs focused on Pond to Plate and fish cleaning […]
  James Hurtt
• Cabool Chamber Welcomes MSU–West Plains Chancellor for Regional Update February 26, 2026
  The Cabool Chamber of Commerce hosted Missouri State University–West Plains Chancellor Zora Mulligan at yesterday’s Chamber Luncheon, where she delivered a detailed look at the challenges and opportunities shaping higher education and workforce development across south‑central Missouri. Key Points from the Chancellor’s Update High school graduate pipeline is projected to show encouraging growth through 2028, […]
  James Hurtt