West Plains, MO. – Toward the end of the month, a spiritual successor to the home & garden show will take place at the East Towne Village, May 30th in West Plains. Being organized by Ford Estate Planning and Elder Law, Hannon Ford stated that this event was meant to spotlight the business that deal with […]

Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) announced today that Joanna Patillo, instructor of nursing at MSU-WP, has been honored with the 2026 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching.   The award was presented April 30 by university officials during a ceremony at Missouri State University in Springfield. The annual award recognizes outstanding educators from […]

Winona, MO. – A pair of people from Winona have been arrested after an investigation into a shotgun victim brought to light the shooter, as well as drugs present. According to the probable cause affidavit, the investigation began on April 23 after a shotgun victim was treated for injuries to the groin and wrist. Neither […]

Willow Springs, MO. – This week Children’s Behavioral Services, LLC(CBS) of Willow Springs donated $2,000 to Willow Springs Charitable Events as a result of a recent fundraiser. The funds were gathered through the 2026 Autism Color Run/Walk. Officials with CBS stated that this partnership and these funds will help support local families of children with special […]

Hartville, MO. – Next month in Hartville, you can step back in time to a village of renaissance and medieval wonder as the White Hart Renaissance Faire returns for its 21st year next month. This will take place every weekend in June, beginning on the 13th. While many of those who attend will be present in […]

Ozarks Healthcare is pleased to announce the promotion of Christen Weaver to Chief Operating Officer (COO). Weaver previously served as Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), where she played a key role in advancing patient care, supporting coworkers, and strengthening clinical operations across the health system. In her new role as COO, Weaver will oversee operational strategy […]

Two people were taken into custody early Thursday, May 14, after the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office served a narcotics search warrant on O Highway in the Goodhope area of Douglas County. According to the sheriff’s office, the warrant followed a several-week investigation conducted by Sgt. Aaron Box. Michelle Walker, 55, of Ava, and Phillip Thomas, […]

Columbia, MO. – A Mountain View resident who was operating a semi-truck was seriously injured when they crashed on Thursday, reports the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The report states that this crash happened at 5:51pm. The 47-year-old male Mountain View resident was driving a 2007 Kenworth W9 semi truck when they failed to negotiate a […]

Fish without having to buy a fishing permit, trout permit, or trout park daily tag. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Want some free fun that gets family and friends outside in nature? Get hooked on fishing with the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Free Fishing Days June 6 and 7. During Free Fishing Days, anyone may […]

West Plains, MO. – We spoke to another vendor with the Go Farm Farmer’s Market, this time being Hope with Hope’s Handmades. Hope creates her own fabric purses and wallets, as well as soups and lotions the cleaning and skincare. During her interview, Hope spoke about the quality of her products, and the variet of ingredients […]