A juvenile passenger was seriously injured Saturday night in a utility vehicle crash north of Ellington. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the crash happened at 9:30 p.m. on September 5, along Highway 21 about one mile north of town. Troopers say a 2016 Polaris Razor 900, driven southbound by a 26‑year‑old man from Belleview, […]

West Plains, MO. – The First Free Will Baptist Church in West Plains have made plans to put on a show for the public on September 19th featuring the Howell Family and the Four Corners Quartet. This concert will start at 6pm, at 1814 County Road 6460 in West Plains. Admission is free, with a […]

West Plains, MO. – Serving barbeque chicken meals yearly, the St. Mary’s Church in West Plains will be holding their annual fundraiser next weekend. On September 12th and 13th, patrons can pay $15 for a half chicken, baked beans, coleslaw, potato salad, bread, dessert, and a beverage. Tickets will be sold at the door of […]

Salem, MO. – Sho-Me Power, that provides power to the city of Salem, MO., has announced they will be initiating a citywide power outage on Friday, September 18th. This will take place to replace some parts on the sytem that supplies power to the city, making this regular maintenance. Expected times of the outage are […]

The Coordinating Board for Higher Education (CBHE) and the State Workforce Development Board (SWDB) held a joint meeting Wednesday, exploring Missouri’s efforts to build a tech-ready workforce, broaden apprenticeships, support justice‑involved individuals through education and reentry, and expand service learning across the work of the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (MDHEWD). The […]

A West Plains man is facing multiple charges after police say he led officers on a dangerous drive and then fought with them during his arrest. According to a probable cause statement filed in Howell County, Sgt. Micah McKemie reported seeing Michael Doolittle driving at a high rate of speed, passing vehicles, entering oncoming traffic, […]

A local family is receiving community support as friends and neighbors prepare a brunch and silent auction to benefit Jordan and Kendra (Davidson) Olivera and their baby daughter, Ellie. The event will take place October 3 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the gymnasium at United Family Church in West Plains. Brunch plates are $10, […]

West Plains, MO. – Next month, a vendor fair has been organized to take place in West Plains, Missouri. Organized by the Amvets Ladies Axiliary, anyone who makes a craft is invited to sell their wares indoors at the Amvets building, 1852 County Road 6070 in West Plains..  This craft fair will take place on […]

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A Missouri state representative candidate has been charged by criminal complaint for conspiring to distribute a controlled substance to plant on his political opponent.  Thomas Christopher Ross, 37, of Joplin, Mo., was charged in a one-count complaint on September 2, 2026, for conspiring to distribute a controlled substance. Ross is currently running […]

WEST PLAINS, MISSOURI- Tonight; West Plains Parks & Recreation will host a movie night under the stars at Carmichael Field in West Plains. Movie will begin between 7:30 PM & 7:45 PM depending on light conditions at time of sunset. Concessions will be provided by Mandy’s Hot Dogs & Ice Queens-Tropical-Sno! Come out to the […]