Three people were arrested Saturday evening in Douglas County after a traffic stop on Missouri 5 led troopers to seize methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia, according to probable cause statements filed by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers say the stop occurred around 7:24 p.m. on Route Y when a black pickup with no registration was […] The post MSHP Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrests in Douglas County appeared first on Ozark Radio News.

Missouri State Highway Patrol report three individuals booked on felony drug‑trafficking charges following July 4 arrests. 59‑year‑old Richard L. Martin of Springfield was taken into custody Saturday evening and booked into the Douglas County Jail. He is being held on a 24‑hour hold on suspicion of felony drug trafficking in the second degree and misdemeanor […] The post Three People Arrested in Douglas County for Drug Trafficking appeared first on Ozark Radio News.

A Kansas woman is facing charges after an Ava police officer reported she led authorities on a pursuit through the city on June 28. According to the probable cause affidavit, Officer Johnson attempted to stop a black Chevrolet Malibu on Highway 5 after observing the vehicle following too closely and drifting between lanes. Despite emergency […] The post Kansas Woman Arrested for Fleeing in Douglas County appeared first on Ozark Radio News.

AVA, Mo. — The Ava Board of Aldermen continued discussion Tuesday, June 23, on a proposed temporary one year moratorium on data centers, high density computing facilities, cryptocurrency mining facilities, artificial intelligence computing facilities, server farms and similar uses within the city limits. The issue was first brought before the board at its previous meeting […] The post Aldermen continue review of data center moratorium appeared first on Ozark Radio News.

Funeral Services for Donald Eugene Phillips, Age 69 of Ava, Missouri will be held on Thursday, July 2nd, 2026 at The Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, Missouri, beginning at 10:00 AM. Visitation will precede the service, beginning at 9:30 AM. Burial will be in the Arno Cemetery, Douglas County, Missouri Donald Eugene Phillips, 69 years, 10 […] The post Donald Eugene Phillips appeared first on Ozark Radio News.

VANZANT, Mo. — A Vanzant man is being held without bond following an alleged incident involving a baseball bat in eastern Douglas County. According to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Lt. Nelson responded June 25, 2026, to County Road 157 for a report of a male subject who had struck a vehicle with a baseball […] The post Vanzant man held without bond after alleged assault with baseball bat appeared first on Ozark Radio News.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Mo. — Six Ava residents were arrested June 24 after the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office served a narcotics search warrant in eastern Douglas County. According to the sheriff’s office, the search resulted in the seizure of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and firearms. Those arrested at the time the warrant was served were Michael Isaac, […] The post Six arrested after narcotics search warrant served in eastern Douglas County appeared first on Ozark Radio News.

AVA, Mo. — Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center will host its 40th annual Fourth of July Celebration on Friday, June 26, beginning at 6 p.m. at 2004 Crestview Drive in Ava. The annual event is known as one of the largest fireworks displays in Douglas County, drawing families from across the area for an […] The post Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center in Ava to host 40th annual 4th of July Celebration appeared first on Ozark Radio News.

A 26‑year‑old man from Mount Vernon was moderately injured in a rollover crash early Monday on Highway 76 at Skyline in Douglas County. The Highway Patrol says the eastbound 2010 Jeep Patriot ran off the left side of the road around 3:10 a.m., overturned, and struck a tree. The vehicle was totaled and towed from […] The post Mount Vernon Man Injured in Douglas County Crash appeared first on Ozark Radio News.

A 73‑year‑old Springfield man was injured Friday afternoon in a two‑vehicle crash on Highway 76, about two miles west of Arno in Douglas County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at 1:30 p.m. when a 2016 Ford Fusion driven eastbound by a 42‑year‑old woman from Ava struck a 2018 Can‑Am Spyder […] The post Accident in Douglas County Injures Springfield Man appeared first on Ozark Radio News.