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• Samaritan Outreach Announces Warming Shelter Operations Ahead of Winter Season November 21, 2025
  West Plains, MO. – The Samaritan Outreach Center of West Plains, Missouri has announced that they will continue to operate as a warming shelter ahead of the winter conditions that lie ahead of us in the 2025-2026 season. Lori Concepcion, the executive director, stated that while no other organizations have officially made announcements as of yet, […]
  Daniel Williams
• Featured Pet of The Day- Aurora November 20, 2025
  FEATURED PET OF THE DAY- Meet Aurora! A Catahoula- Leopard Dog Mix who is available for adoption through The Humane Society of North Central Arkansas. Like any mix of great day, Aurora is a curious lady and enjoys lounging around when she is tired. She is mellow but also brave and enjoys a good cuddle, […]
  Dylan Groves
• Festival of Trees Returns to West Plains Public Library November 20, 2025
    The West Plains Public Library Foundation has opened its annual Festival of Trees, inviting the community to enjoy a festive display of decorated Christmas trees by local organizations. Visitors can vote for their favorite tree for $1 per vote, with proceeds supporting future library programs and services. Voting is available during regular library hours. […]
  James Hurtt
• Charges Filed From November 8th Shooting in West Plains November 20, 2025
  According to the Probable Cause Affidavit, on November 8, 2025, officers responded to a fatal shooting at 2609 Paula Drive in West Plains, Howell County. Investigators determined that two men had entered the residence intending to steal. One was shot and killed by the homeowner during the break-in identified as 23-year-old Hayden Levi Hilleman. The […]
  James Hurtt
• Fatal Accident South of Mansfield Thursday Morning November 20, 2025
  According to Sgt. Eddie Young of the Missouri State Highway Patrol a fatal accident occurred this morning around 7 a.m. on Highway 5, five miles south of Mansfield involving two vehicles.   A detour was established as they performed a crash reconstruction, more detail will be reported as they become available. The post Fatal Accident South […]
  James Hurtt
• Mountain View Man Facing Drug and Weapon Charges November 20, 2025
  Gregory Allen Porter of Mountain View faces multiple felony charges after Howell County deputies discovered methamphetamine and firearms during a November 19 traffic stop on US 60. Deputy Chancey Hambelton initiated the stop after observing Porter’s vehicle speeding and crossing the center line. Porter, the sole occupant, consented to a search, which revealed a plastic […]
  James Hurtt
• C7 Donates Coats, Beanies and Socks to Dora School November 20, 2025
  Today was a fun day. C7 Collectables partnered with Amazon to participate in Together We Give: Keeping Our Communities Warm. They were able to donate 60 winter coats ,60 winter beanies and 60 pairs of socks to Dora Elementary school pre K-4th grade to help make sure no kids are cold this winter. C7 hopes […]
  James Hurtt
• MSHP Thanksgiving Holiday Safety November 20, 2025
  Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, reminds everyone there will be an increase in traffic over the Thanksgiving holiday. The Thanksgiving holiday is one of the busiest travel periods of the year, with Wednesday and Sunday afternoon/evenings being the most heavily traveled times. Drivers should expect more traffic and the […]
  James Hurtt
• Strom Facing Multiple Charges from MSHP November 20, 2025
  Missouri State Highway Patrol is charging Levi Strom, the individual who fled from them near Pomona and was captured by Howell County Deputies Tuesday night, with additional charges from the incident. Strom is facing charges of Felony Tampering with a Motor Vehicle, Felony resisting Arrest, Felony Resisting Causing a Risk to Public, Driving Wrong Direction […]
  James Hurtt
• Rolla Man Seriously Injured in Accident Near Mountain Grove November 20, 2025
  A 57-year-old Rolla man sustained serious injuries in an accident on MM Highway near Mountain Grove on Wednesday. The accident occurred when he entered a corner too fast for the conditions and ran off the roadway in the 2016 Peterbilt he was driving and overturned. He was transported to Cox South in Springfield for treatment. […]
  James Hurtt