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• Fatal ATV Accident in Texas County November 23, 2025
  A 10-Year-Old Cabool boy has died in an ATV accident on Saturday.  According to the MSHP Crash Report the accident happened near Highway AK, 10 miles northwest of Cabool. The boy was driving a Honda Pioneer 4-Wheeler on the right of way when he struck a hole ejected him from the ATV. He was pronounced […]
  James Hurtt
• Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce Explains Biggest Change to Town Christmas Celebrations November 23, 2025
  Willow Springs, MO. – Earlier this month, the Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce announced they would be making a change to their annual holiday celebrations, names that a tree lighting ceremony would be taking place for the first time. Kim McCormick, the Executive Director of the Chamber, stepped into the studio to talk about this change, […]
  Daniel Williams
• OHRC to host presentation on how holiday music has been shaped by a blend of cultural influences Dec. 9 November 23, 2025
  West Plains, MO. – Officials with the Ozarks Heritage Research Center (OHRC) at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) will host a special presentation on “The Tale of the Carol: Exploring the Musical Traditions of Christmas” presented by Rocky Long at 6 p.m. at the Garnett Library on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. This event is sponsored […]
  Daniel Williams
• Missouri could be sitting on a critical mineral ‘gold mine’ November 23, 2025
  (This article was provided courtesy of MissouriNet.) Mineral-rich Missouri could be in a good spot amid concerns about over-reliance on China, the main supplier of minerals. Missouri Department of Natural Resources Director Kurt Schaefer told Missourinet the state has 30 of the nation’s 50 critical minerals, including cobalt, nickel, antimony germanium, and lead.   “We’re one […]
  Daniel Williams
• Two Vehicle Crash Near Birch Tree November 23, 2025
  An Accident three miles south of Birch Tree on Highway 99 has injured two Birch Tree Residents. A 42-year-old woman crossed the centerline in a 1997 Honda Odyssey and struck a 2004 Ram 1500 driven by a 42-year-old Birch Tree man. Both drivers sustained minor injuries. The post Two Vehicle Crash Near Birch Tree appeared […]
  James Hurtt
• West Plains Man Sustains Minor Injuries in a Crash Near Eminence November 23, 2025
  A 44-year-old West Plains man sustained minor injuries in a crash near Eminence on Friday night.  The accident occurred when he did not see a stop sign due to foggy conditions and ran off the roadway at HH Highway and 106 in a 2004 Dodge Durango. He was taken to Iron County Medical center for […]
  James Hurtt
• Leatherback Sea Turtle Expedition MSU-WP November 23, 2025
  WEST PLAINS, Mo. — Every year, Ana Estrella, Department Chair of Natural and Applied Sciences at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP), leads a group of students on a trip to Costa Rica as part of the Education Abroad program. The experience is also open to community members.   In May of 2025, Alexandra Graham, Director of […]
  James Hurtt
• Liberty Eagles Win State Quarterfinals and break losing record to Lamar Tigers November 23, 2025
  Game Audio Below: The Liberty Eagles make history on this Saturday as they defeat, a massive opponent going back years worth of quarterfinal matchups; versus the Lamar Tigers. 1st Quarter: Lamar will take 1st and ten off the controlled tip. Liberty makes a quick game and gets a small chunk of yardage, Lamar however is […]
  Dylan Groves
• Grizzlies face the hard-core offense of the National Park Nighthawks November 23, 2025
  Game Audio Below: The Missouri State West Plains Grizzlies played their second match of the weekend on their home court versus The National Park Nighthawks from Hot Springs, Arkansas.  The Team notoriously known for having a great year last year were challenged to some good defense by the Grizzlies but still managed to pull off […]
  Dylan Groves
• Teen Electrocuted While Hunting in Ozark County November 22, 2025
  OZARK COUNTY, MO- A 16-year-old male died Friday morning while hunting in rural Ozark County. The incident occurred while coming into contact with a sagging powerline in the Brixey-Rockbridge area. According to Ozark County Sheriff Cass Martin; The incident happened around 9 a.m. when two teens were hunting and walking along a Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative […]
  Dylan Groves