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Ozarks Healthcare MAS*H Camp Inspires Future Healthcare Leaders as School Year Begins

WEST PLAINS, MO – As students across the region return to school, Ozarks Healthcare is celebrating the success of its annual M*A*S*H (Medical Academy of Science and Health) Camp, which this year brought together over 150 students from across the area for hands-on learning in the healthcare profession. The multi-day camp, designed for middle and high school students, gave participants a behind-the-scenes look at careers in medicine through intera…Read Article

Two Ozarks Business Celebrating Big Milestones in Longevity

Two Ozarks businesses are celebrating their anniversaries, marking huge achievements in longevity. The first is The West Plains Surgery Center, who is recognized for providing their services to the community for 20 years. This business celebrated their anniversary with a ribbon cutting on Monday, August 11th. West Plains Surgery Center celebrates 20 years in business on Monday, August 11th. The second business is Evans Funeral Home in Houston, w…West Plains · West Plains Read Article

Zizzers to host a volleyball Jamboree A Night Under the Lights

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of volleyball and community spirit at “A Night Under the Lights” happening August 26 under the glow of Zizzer Stadium. The atmosphere will be electric as the 2025 Jamboree brings together Glendale, Branson, and our very own Zizzer teams in a showcase of school pride and athletic talent. Here’s how the night unfolds: 5:30 PM – Meet & Greet on the Field Kick off the evening with a chance to meet both the Miss…Volleyball · West Plains Read Article

West Plains Man Charged with Sexual Assault and Assault Following Two Separate Incidents

WEST PLAINS, MO — A West Plains resident has been formally charged with Sexual Assault in the Second Degree and Assault in the Third Degree following two separate incidents involving caretakers. According to police reports, officers were dispatched to the lobby of the West Plains Police Department at approximately 1:01 a.m. on August 6, 2025, where they met with a female victim who alleged she had been sexually assaulted by Ricky Rost, a client …West Plains · West Plains Read Article

VISION ZERO TRANSPORTATION SAFETY ACTION PLAN: DRAFT PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS

(West Plains, Missouri) – The City of West Plains received federal funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) to complete a Vision Zero Safety Action Plan. This award is part of the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Program, an initiative to fund regional, local, and tribal plans to prevent roadway deaths and injury. Vision Zero is a commitment to eliminate all traffic fatalities and severe injuries, making our streets safer …West Plains · West Plains Read Article

West Plains Police Reports 7/28-8/3/2025

Here are the reports from the West Plains Police Department for July 28th through August 3rd, 2025. Arrest Report 7-31 to 8-3-2025 Press Relese 7-28 to 8-3-2025 The post West Plains Police Reports 7/28-8/3/2025 appeared first on Ozark Radio News.West Plains · West Plains Read Article

Nick Ortiz, RN, Honored with DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing at Ozarks Healthcare ICU

(West Plains, MO) Ozarks Healthcare is proud to announce Nick Ortiz, RN, from the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), as the latest recipient of the prestigious DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. Ortiz earned this recognition after demonstrating exceptional dedication and compassion while caring for a patient in critical condition. When traditional treatments failed and intubation was being considered, Ortiz requested an opportunity to continue care. …West Plains · West Plains Read Article

West Plains Resident Wanted for 1st Degree Burglary and Stealing

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Howell County Sheriff's Office Recovers a Large Amount of Narcotics during Recent Search Warrant

WEST PLAINS, MISSOURI- On July 8th, 2025; The Howell County Sheriff’s Department executed a search warrant at an address on Joe Jones Boulevard in West Plains, Missouri. During the execution of the warrant, multiple arrests were made in addition to the discovery of illegal narcotics and drug related paraphernalia. This particular building on Joe Jones Boulevard had been linked to several methamphetamine seizures. A warrant was submitted and sign…West Plains · West Plains Read Article

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Nick Ortiz, RN, Honored with DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing at Ozarks Healthcare ICU

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Two Ozarks Business Celebrating Big Milestones in Longevity

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West Plains Police Reports 7/28-8/3/2025

Nick Ortiz, RN, Honored with DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing at Ozarks Healthcare ICU

West Plains Resident Wanted for 1st Degree Burglary and Stealing

Howell County Sheriff's Office Recovers a Large Amount of Narcotics during Recent Search Warrant

Ozarks Healthcare MAS*H Camp Inspires Future Healthcare Leaders as School Year Begins