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JOINT PUBLIC SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENT The Missouri State Highway Patrol, Howell County Sheriff’s Office, West Plains Police Department and West Plains Fire Department, in partnership with Give Local First, are excited to welcome everyone to SkyFire at the Heart of the Ozarks Fairgrounds on Friday, July 3. We ask for your help in making the event safe, […] The post Joint Public Safety Announcement Regarding Skyfire in West Plains appeared first on Ozark Radio News.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested two West Plains residents on Wednesday evening; both are charged with drug trafficking.  According to the arrest reports 46-year-old Sherri L. Houge and 56-year-old Robert W. Jamison were arrested around 8:00 and transported to the Howell County Jail and placed on a 24 hour hold. The post Two West Plains Residents Arrested by MSHP Wednesday Night appeared first on Ozark Radio News.

The City of Mountain View is alerting residents to road work taking place Friday, July 3, on South Elm Street and in the Five Corners area. The project is being completed with help from the North Howell County Road Commission after the city’s Bobcat was destroyed in an April fire and later declared a total […] The post Street Repairs Friday in Mountain View appeared first on Ozark Radio News.

Press Release from Ozarks Healthcare: WEST PLAINS, MO – Ozarks Healthcare has received three American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® achievement awards for demonstrating a commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke, helping save lives, support recovery and reduce hospital readmissions.   Heart disease and stroke are […] The post Ozarks Healthcare is Nationally Recognized for its Commitment to Excellence in

Press Release from MSU-West Plains: WEST PLAINS, Mo. – Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) has earned reaccreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).  HLC accreditation signifies that an institution meets rigorous standards of quality and integrity in its educational programs and services. “This marks an important milestone for our university. It reflects our strength as a […] The post News Release: Missouri State University-West Plains granted reaccredita

A  man is facing felony charges after deputies say he unlawfully entered a woman’s residence and threatened her while she slept. According to a probable cause statement from the Howell County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded on June 28 to a home on State Route FF after the victim reported waking up to Eric J. Hogard […] The post Burglary and Harassment Charges Filed on Kansas City Man appeared first on Ozark Radio News.

Drivers should expect daytime closures on Missouri Route JJ North this week as crews conduct a scheduled bridge inspection. The route will be closed daily from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., through Friday, July 3, according to officials. Motorists are urged to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and use alternate routes during the inspection […] The post ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE – JJ Highway (Howell County) appeared first on Ozark Radio News.

A man is facing felony charges after deputies say he threatened two people and was later found with more than 60 grams of methamphetamine. According to a probable cause statement filed by the Howell County Sheriff’s Office, Corporal Brandon Barnes responded to a residence on June 26 after reports that Eric J. Hogard, address listed […] The post Burglary and Possession Charges for a Kansas City Man appeared first on Ozark Radio News.

Press Release from Ozarks Healthcare:   WEST PLAINS, MO – Ozarks Healthcare is pleased to announce the appointment of Tonya Aaron, BSN, RN, as Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), further strengthening the organization’s commitment to exceptional patient care and nursing excellence.   Aaron brings more than 16 years of experience with Ozarks Healthcare, having served in […] The post Ozarks Healthcare Names Tonya Aaron Chief Nursing Officer appeared first on Ozark Radio News.