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• Missouri State Highway Patrol Issues an Endagered Person Advisory April 2, 2025
  (From the Missouri State Highway Patrol)   The Springfield Police Department has issued an Endangered Person Advisory for a missing person incident that occurred at N. Glenstone Ave. & E. Kearney St., Springfield, MO at 12:00 p.m. on 03/21/2025.   Missing Is: Cora Ann Eastland a white female, age 10 months Katlyn Darter a white […]
  James Hurtt
• Arizona Man Sentenced for Drug Trafficking in Southwest Missouri April 1, 2025
  (Story from the Department of Justice) Springfield, Mo. – A Phoenix, Ariz. man was sentenced in federal court today for his role in a conspiracy to distribute large quantities of methamphetamine in southwest Missouri. Joseph A. Gilbert, 42, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge M. Douglas Harpool to 240 months in federal prison without parole. […]
  James Hurtt
• MSU-West Plains to Host Ceremony for Neurodiversity and Austism Center April 1, 2025
  (This article is a press release from MSU-WP.) West Plains, MO. – Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) will officially dedicate its new Neurodiversity and Autism Center during a ceremony from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Thursday, April 17, 2025. University officials, local leaders and supporters of the project will gather to celebrate the completion of the […]
  Daniel Williams
• Howell County Sheriff’s Office Reports: 3-31-25 April 1, 2025
  The post Howell County Sheriff’s Office Reports: 3-31-25 appeared first on Ozark Radio News.
  Daniel Williams
• MSU West Plains Dedication Ceremony to be Rescheduled April 1, 2025
  WEST PLAINS, Mo. – Due to forecasted inclement weather this week, the dedication ceremony for Missouri State University-West Plains’ (MSU-WP) Wulff-Risner Agriculture Science Center has been postponed. The ceremony was to take place on Friday afternoon at the center, 911 Creamery Road. A new date for the event will be announced later, organizers said.   More […]
  James Hurtt
• Portions of the West Plains Square Closed for Crosswalk Restriping April 1, 2025
  Crews are currently working on the restriping of crosswalks around the West Plains downtown square today, April 1st.  According to Cody Sanders of the City of West Plains they will be moving around the square in hopes of completing the striping today.  If you are going to be traveling to the square you may have […]
  James Hurtt
• “All Hazards are Possible” – NWS Update on Coming Storms April 1, 2025
  The latest information on the incoming storms has been released from the National Weather Service in Springfield, and signs point to multiple hazards being a strong possibility. Meteorologist Kevin Perez summarized what we can expect this week in an audio recording. The general idea is that tonight and into tomorrow, multiple hazards included in severe […]
  Daniel Williams
• Zizzer Dramatics Theater Company at the Avenue & Art at the Harlin Museum April 1, 2025
  West Plains, MO. – April has now entered the picture, along with all of the events that go along with it. Terry Hampton with the West Plains Arts Alliance gives us the lowdown on two events lovers of local culture won’t want to miss. Firstly, the Zizzer Dramatics Theater Company will be putting on a show […]
  Daniel Williams
• Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce Relaunches Website April 1, 2025
  (This article is a press release from the Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce.) Willow Springs, MO. – The Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce a fresh new look to our website at wschamber.net. The new website offers a bright new look as well as better representation of our Chamber members and local […]
  Daniel Williams
• Garylee has sports April 1, 2025
    The West Plains R-VII School District is excited to announce Dr. Seth Huddleston as the new head coach of the West Plains High School Boys Basketball team. Dr. Huddleston has a long history of coaching, most recently leading the West Plains Middle School boys’ basketball program. His experience, dedication, and leadership have made a […]
  Gary Lee