West Plains, MO

From the West Plains School District: Please join in and congratulate the Zizzer Band and Zizzer Jazz Band members who had an outstanding performance at the District Band Auditions on November 3, 2026 at Hillcrest High School. All placements are state eligible in December at Hickman High School in Columbia, MO. We are so proud […] The post West Plains Band Members Receive District Honors appeared first on Ozark Radio News.

West Plains, MO. – Veterans and those related to them will have another event to look at for Veterans Day, as the Fairview School District will be hosting a breakfast. This will take place November 11th, Veterans Day, at 8:30am. The event will begin with a student-led assembly, which will then lead into a free […] The post Fairview School Holding Breakfast Event for Veterans Day appeared first on Ozark Radio News.

Today from 1:30 to 4:00 the Missouri Job Center is holding a job fair at the West Plains Public Library.  Several businesses will be represented giving the public a chance to get in front of hiring staff. Erin Lambe stopped by the studios to offer more information. The post Missouri Job Center Hosting Job Fair at the West Plains Library Today appeared first on Ozark Radio News.

The West Plains Area Dugout Club is hosting their second annual trivia night this saturday at the FEMA building on the campus of Missouri State University West Plains. Funds raised during this event goes toward the continued work on the Grizzly Baseball and soon to come softball fields just off of Bill Virdon in West […] The post West Plains Area Dugout Club Holding Second Annual Trivia Night appeared first on Ozark Radio News.

West Plains, MO. – Those who love animals or want to show off their furry companions need look no further than an event going on this weekend in West Plains.  This is the Totally Pawesome Pet Parade & Show, being organized by HC3. This show is operating as a fundraiser for Ozark Pet Rescue and the […] The post Pet Parade & Show this Weekend in West Plains appeared first on Ozark Radio News.

Press release from the West Plains Police Department:   WEST PLAINS, Mo. – The West Plains Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Friday, Oct. 30, in the 1500 block of Stewart Street. Officers were dispatched to the area following a report of a domestic disturbance. While officers were en route, additional information […] The post West Plains Police Investigating Fatal Shooting on Stewart Street appeared first on Ozark Radio News.

Congratulations to our Zizzer Cross Country teams on their 1st-place finishes at the Class 4 District 2 Cross Country Meet on Saturday in Bolivar. Zizzer Cross Country teams send-off  to STATE will be on Thursday, The teams will depart Zizzer Stadium at 8:45 a.m., traveling past West Plains High School and West Plains Middle School […] The post Sports with Garylee appeared first on Ozark Radio News.

WEST PLAINS, Mo. — The City of West Plains is inviting residents to kick off the holiday season at its annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Court Square. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026, at 6 p.m. in downtown West Plains. Community members are encouraged to gather with family and friends to […] The post SAVE THE DATE | 2026 West Plains Christmas Tree Lighting appeared first on Ozark Radio News.

West Plains, MO. – The Community Foundation of the Ozarks(CFO) has planned their latest Whiskey & Bourbon Fest, a yearly fundraiser. This event is in its 5th year, and the fundraising goes towards CFO’s Community Endowment Fund, which provides grants to other nonprofits within the area. This event showcases high-dollar spirits and will also be […] The post The 5th Annual Whiskey & Bourbon Fest Scheduled Later in November appeared first on Ozark Radio News.

(The following is a press release from the West Plains Chamber of Commerce.) West Plains, MO. –Family applications and donor forms are now available for the 2026 Christmas Assistance Program, coordinated through the efforts of Ozark Action, Inc. , West Plains Schools – Home of the Zizzers and the Greater West Plains Area Chamber of […] The post 3 West Plains Organizations Work Together Again to Christmas Assistance Program appeared first on Ozark Radio News.