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- Downtown West Plains Launches New Banner Sponsorship Program to Promote Businesses and Support Revitalization August 16, 2026WEST PLAINS, Mo. — West Plains Downtown Revitalization is inviting local businesses and organizations to become part of a new Downtown Banner Sponsorship Program, offering year-round visibility while helping support the continued revitalization of downtown West Plains. The program allows sponsors to display their logo on decorative street banners throughout downtown for a full year. […]James Hurtt
- CBCO Blood Drive August 21 in West Plains August 16, 2026Ozarks Healthcare is partnering with the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks for the “Chillin’ in the Ozarks” Community Blood Drive on Friday, August 21, from noon to 6 p.m. The event will be held in the Willard Hunter Classroom at Parkway Center. Organizers say every donation can help save up to three lives in […]James Hurtt
- Two Injured in Ellsinore Crash August 16, 2026Two people were injured Saturday evening in a collision involving an ATV and a motorcycle northeast of Ellsinore. The crash happened at 6:40 p.m. on State Route N, about half a mile from town, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers report a 2014 Harley‑Davidson Sportster, driven eastbound by a 30‑year‑old Ellsinore man, and […]James Hurtt
- MVBT BACK-TO-SCHOOL KICKOFF RETURNS FOR ITS 5TH YEAR August 16, 2026MVBT’s annual Back-to-School Kick-Off is back for its fifth year, bringing together one of the district’s largest community turnouts to welcome students into the 2026–2027 school year. The celebration will take place August 18 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Liberty Football Field, where staff, board members, local businesses, churches, agencies, and volunteers will […]James Hurtt
- MSU-WP Announces the Summer Chancellor and Vice Chancellor Lists August 16, 2026Missouri State University-West Plains 2026 Summer Semester Chancellor’s List China Fuxin: Lulin Cao Panjin: Xiangyi Xin Shenyang: Yizhu Wang South Korea Jongno-gu: Sihyun Byun ARKANSAS Imboden: Kandace A Hill Mammoth Spring: Adeline L Cypret Norfork: Jennifer M Clark MISSOURI Advance: Jacey N Jahr Alton: Kaylee M McEntire Cabool: Natalie M […]James Hurtt
- Patient Thanks TCMH Emergency Medicine Physician for Life-Saving Clinical Judgment August 16, 2026Houston, MO— “The next time you come in here, you may not make it.” Those were the words Les “Pops” Eyman of Success, Missouri, heard from Paul Schaefer, DO, Emergency Medicine Physician at TCMH. Although Eyman’s initial blood work did not indicate he was having a heart attack, Dr. Schaefer knew something wasn’t right. […]James Hurtt
- Man charged after motorcycle pursuit, patrol car collision August 15, 2026DOUGLAS COUNTY, Mo. — A man has been charged with multiple felonies following an incident in which authorities say a fleeing motorcycle struck a Douglas County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle. Joshua Simmons was arrested July 29 by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office on charges of first-degree assault or attempted first-degree assault involving serious physical injury […]Quinn Ziliak
- Oregon County Sheriff’s Report August 3-9 August 15, 2026OREGON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE PO Box 265 Court Square Alton, Mo. 65606 417-778-6611 FAX 417-778-6641 Week of 08/3/2026 through 08/9/2026 Eric King, Sheriff Oregon County Sheriff – Arrest/Release On 08/05/2026, Oregon County Sheriff’s Office, arrested 65 year old Gary Crabtree of South Beloit, Illinois by court […]James Hurtt
- Crash Near Houston Injures Two August 15, 2026Two people were injured Friday afternoon in a head‑on collision on U.S. 63, five miles south of Houston, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. Troopers say the crash happened at 12:50 p.m. on August 14 when a southbound 2017 Ford Focus, driven by a 22‑year‑old man from Willow Springs, crossed the centerline […]James Hurtt
- Mansfield Man Charged with Neglect and Assault August 15, 2026A Wright County man is facing multiple charges after deputies found four young children walking alone toward a creek early Thursday morning and later heard allegations that he threatened to kill them and forced them out of their home. According to a probable cause affidavit filed August 13, Deputy Bradley Campbell responded around 8:15 a.m. […]James Hurtt
Missouri Net News
- How to Save Money When Buying a New or Used Car (LISTEN) August 14, 2026 cameron.conner@missourinet.com
- Working military dogs memorial added to Veterans park in Rolla, thanks to a 15-year-old Eagle Scout (LISTEN) August 14, 2026 cameron.conner@missourinet.com
- Missouri Department of Mental Health launches LifeLaunch guide to strengthen youth and family engagement (LISTEN) August 14, 2026 cameron.conner@missourinet.com
- Missouri Ballot Measure Cases Advance To Trial Next Week August 13, 2026 Mathew Pilger
- Missourinet Sports Report August 13, 2026 Bill Pollock