Black History Month is just around the corner, coinciding with the month of February, and the Lincoln School in West Plains will be holding three presentations during the time, giving locals a chance ...

A morning crash near Willow Springs has blocked traffic roughly 5 miles south of town on US 63 causing all southbound lanes to be closed this morning. Preliminary information about the crash includes ...

In a continuation of my previous Capitol Report, I’d like to keep reviewing my filed legislation, and also give an update where bills are currently at in the process. The bills I will provide an ...

West Plains Police parked on Preacher Roe during the hunt for Cooper Clayton on August 1, 2023. Photo courtesy of a West Plains citizen.

The Willow Springs Historical and Genealogical Society (WSH&GS) is celebrating renewed activity on its Facebook page and, even more significantly, the reopening of its museum after six years of ...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a phone scam involving callers posing as attorneys and claiming a loved one—often a son—has been arrested or involved in a serious ...

A Mountain Grove man has been taken into custody following a reported domestic disturbance on January 28, according to a probable cause statement filed in Wright County. Officers were dispatched to a ...

The Chiefs are turning back to a familiar voice to lead their offense. Eric Bieniemy is back in Kansas City as offensive coordinator, returning to a role he last held during the team’s Super Bowl run ...

Legendary college football coach Lou Holtz — famous for leading the Notre Dame Fighting Irish to a perfect 12-0 season and a national championship in 1988 — has reportedly been placed in hospice care ...

Ozarks Healthcare is launching a series of free Community Education Dinners in recognition of American Heart Month, aiming to raise awareness about heart disease and encourage residents to take charge ...

Missouri officials are urging residents to take extra precautions as dangerous cold settles over the state for several days, increasing the risk of deadly home heating fires. Space heaters remain a ...

Give Local First and Ozark Marketing is proud to announce that this year’s Give Local First Fundraising Recipient is Salutes Veterans Shelter in West Plains. Salutes is a shelter who focuses on ...