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• Dose of Goodness: It Takes a Village: How West Plains is Helping the Homeless With The Martha Vance Samaritan Outreach Center April 3, 2025
  Years of community efforts. Years of service. A legacy of helping others. The Martha Vance Samaritan Outreach Center (MVSOC) was founded in November 1988, in a small house on College Street. Back then, they could provide only six or seven beds. The shelter began as the vision of Father Charles Wallis, rector of All Saints […]
  Jasmine Carroll
• Flash Flood Warning in Effect for the Listening Area April 2, 2025
  As many storms passed through the Ozarks today and more still to come, The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning.  Please pay attention to low water crossings and turn around don’t drown.  Several areas through town have reached high levels of water as you will see in the attached pictures.   The […]
  James Hurtt
• Heritage Days at Twin Pines Cancelled Due to Weather April 2, 2025
  WINONA, Mo. – Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) annual Heritage Day originally set for April 5 at Twin Pines Conservation Education Center (CEC) has been canceled, due to forecasted severe weather and areal flooding. “It is with a heavy heart and utmost concern for the safety and well-being of the public, vendors, and MDC staff that […]
  James Hurtt
• Governor Mike Kehoe Announces Four New Appointments to Various Boards April 2, 2025
  From the Office of Governor Mike Kehoe   JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced four appointments to various boards and commissions. Paul “Stephen” Buckley, of Four Seasons, was reappointed to the Missouri Commission on Human Rights. Mr. Buckley currently serves as an agent for Ozark Realty in Lake Ozark. He previously worked […]
  James Hurtt
• James Arthur Wade April 2, 2025
  James Arthur Wade, son of the late Clyde Wade and Elsie Gunter Wade, was born on August 26, 1940, in West Plains, Mo. He died March 20, 2025, at home in Mtn. View, Mo at the age of 84 years. On December 23, 1960, he was married to Carol Elaine DeBoard who preceded him in […]
  Jasmine Carroll
• West Plains Utilities Quickly Working to Replace Downed Pole April 2, 2025
  West Plains, MO. – A damaged electric pole has knocked out power in a section of West Plains this afternoon, as such, traffic is closed while work is taking place. This is taking place on Holiday Lane from Girdley to the Police Department as an electric pole has fallen. Crews are on the scene. The post […]
  Daniel Williams
• MSU-WP to Host Hedication Ceremony or Neurodiversity and Autism Center April 2, 2025
  Missouri State University-West Plains 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 state-of-the-art, $10.5 million facility. The facility houses the TJ Swift House ASCEND […]
  Thom Hoglen
• Give Blood April 18th at Ozarks Healthcare and Receive an Ozarks Adventure Pass April 2, 2025
  West Plains, Missouri – April 2, 2025 – Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the sole supplier of blood, platelets, and plasma to patients at 45 area healthcare facilities, is partnering with four area attractions to offer free admissions for lifesaving donors to help boost the region’s blood supply this spring.   Successful donors […]
  James Hurtt
• Thomas R. Kappelmann April 2, 2025
  Thomas R. Kappelmann, 75, of Willow Springs, passed away on April 1, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO.  Arrangements are pending. Always Faithful Memorial Services, West Plains The post Thomas R. Kappelmann appeared first on Ozark Radio News.
  Jasmine Carroll
• Bridge Maintenance to Reduce Traffic on Route 14 in Douglas and Howell Counties April 2, 2025
  Motorists traveling on Route 14 in Douglas and Howell Counties should prepare for temporary lane reductions as crews conduct bridge maintenance in the area. The affected section of Route 14 is located between Route 181 South in Douglas County and Route T in Howell County. Work Schedule Dates: Monday, April 7 – Thursday, April 10 […]
  Thom Hoglen