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  • Leroy Erzinger July 25, 2025
    Funeral services for Leroy Erzinger, 89, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, July 28, 2025, at New Liberty Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Mr. Erzinger passed away at 11:27 p.m., Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at his home. He was born July 13, 1936, at West Plains, to Edmund […]
    Administrator
  • MSU-WP Hosts 65 Middle Schoolers for Summer Scholars Academy July 25, 2025
    Sixty-five enthusiastic middle school students from across the region gathered at Missouri State University–West Plains (MSU-WP) for the Summer Scholars Academy, held June 23–27. The weeklong camp immersed students in hands-on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) experiences designed to inspire learning and exploration. Participants engaged in interactive classes covering a wide range of […]
    Thom Hoglen
  • Baxter Health Fulton County Hospital Welcomes Emergency Medicine Physician Dr. Shawn Anderson July 25, 2025
    Baxter Health Fulton County Hospital has announced the addition of Shawn Anderson, MD, to its emergency department staff. Dr. Anderson brings nearly two decades of experience in emergency medicine and a strong commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care. Dr. Anderson most recently served as Medical Director at the VA in Mountain Home, Arkansas, and has […]
    Thom Hoglen
  • Featured Pet- Ivy July 25, 2025
    FEATURED PET OF THE DAY- Who said a playmate had to be a human? That is the case with this lovely girl who goes by the name, Ivy who is up for adoption at The Humaine Society of Southwest Missouri. -Ivy is a 1 year old, Australian Cattle Dog-mix. And as you may be able […]
    Dylan Groves
  • SEMA to Host Public Assistance Briefings for Disaster-Affected Local Governments and Nonprofits July 25, 2025
    In response to the recent federal disaster declaration (DR-4885) for severe storms that struck Missouri from May 23–26, the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) will hold Public Assistance applicant briefings on July 30 and 31. The briefings will assist local governments and qualifying nonprofit agencies in counties included in the declaration—Dade, Douglas, Ozark, Vernon, and […]
    Thom Hoglen
  • West Plains R-VII Board of Education to Hold Special Session July 30 July 25, 2025
    The West Plains R-VII School District Board of Education will convene for a Special Session Meeting on Wednesday, July 30, at 12:00 p.m. at the district’s Central Office. The meeting will begin with standard opening items, including roll call, quorum establishment, and approval of the agenda. Following that, the board will move into a Closed […]
    Thom Hoglen
  • Route P in Howell County to be Reduced for Pavement Repairs Starting Aug. 4 July 25, 2025
    The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has announced that Route P in Howell County will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction beginning Monday, Aug. 4 as crews begin pavement repairs. The affected stretch runs from Route AP to Route 63 near Pomona. Weather permitting, the work is expected to continue daily […]
    Thom Hoglen
  • West Plains Police Requesting Help In Identifying Three Individuals July 25, 2025
    The West Plains Police Department is seeking the identity of the pictured individuals in reference to an ongoing investigation. If you have any information please contact the Police Department at 417-256-2244 or send us an anonymous email to crimetips@westplains.gov. The post West Plains Police Requesting Help In Identifying Three Individuals appeared first on Ozark Radio […]
    James Hurtt
  • Gregory Allen Grogan July 25, 2025
    A memorial service for Gregory Allen Grogan, 70, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, August 31, 2025 at Van Patten Woods, Wadsworth, Illinois. Mr. Grogan passed away at 12:58 p.m., Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Ozarks Healthcare. He was born October 19, 1954, at Waukegan, Illinois, to Granville Grogan and Cynthia […]
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  • Man Facing Theft Charges After Using Ex-Employers Account July 25, 2025
    Ava, Missouri – A man with a prior felony theft conviction is now facing new charges after allegedly making unauthorized purchases using a former employer’s customer account at multiple O’Reilly Auto Parts locations across several states. According to a report filed by Officer Wright (DSN 434) of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, authorities were dispatched […]
    James Hurtt