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• Willow Springs Bears upset Cabool in final district game on Senior Night, 77-39 February 21, 2026
  Game Audio Below: Cabool won the tip to start the game. Willow stole it and got a quick 2 points to take the lead. Willow was looking to have a game like the lady bears the previous night and have a dominant performance. The bears hit a 3 on their next possession taking a 5-0 […]
  Dylan Groves
• Willow Lady Bears knock off The Cabool Lady Bulldogs, 62-27 on Thursday Night February 21, 2026
  Game Audio Below: The lady bears controlled the tipoff and took a quick shot but unfortunately missed. The bulldogs got the rebound and played a patient offense before scoring the first points of the game. The lady bears then scored their first points of the game shortly after. The lady bears started to warm up […]
  Dylan Groves
• MDC reminds anglers catch-and-keep trout season begins March 1 at trout parks February 21, 2026
  MDC runs trout hatcheries at four parks and stocks rainbow trout throughout the season. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds anglers that March 1 marks the annual opening of catch-and-keep trout fishing at Missouri’s four trout parks: Bennett Spring State Park near Lebanon, Montauk State Park near Licking, Roaring River […]
  James Hurtt
• Missouri State researcher creates new Missouri wine with surprising characteristics February 21, 2026
  (This article comes courtesy of MissouriNet.) A Missouri State University researcher has created a new offspring of Missouri’s famous Norton Grape. And instead of being the rich purple of the Norton- this grape is white, adding another version of a wine that is already distinctive. Plant scientist Wenping Qiu calls it Norton Blanc and said […]
  Daniel Williams
• This Week at the Capitol February 21, 2026
  This week at the Capitol, the Missouri House moved forward on important legislation affecting taxpayers, public safety, healthcare policy, and regulatory enforcement. Lawmakers approved measures focused on property tax reform, vehicle inspection changes, sentencing updates, and cracking down on illegal gaming. Below is a summary of the major actions taken by the House. My House […]
  James Hurtt
• Dr. Brooks Blevins to Speak at Ozarka College Melbourne Campus February 21, 2026
  MELBOURNE, Ark. — Ozarka College will welcome Dr. Brooks Blevins to its Melbourne Campus next month as part of the Ozarka College Speaker Series. The event, titled “Stories of the Ozarks,” is scheduled for Tuesday, March 10, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and will be held in the Melbourne Campus Lecture Hall. The presentation is […]
  Quinn Ziliak
• State of Missouri Virtual Career Exploration February 21, 2026
  Working as a member of the State of Missouri team is an incredibly rewarding experience. You’re not only making an important difference in people’s lives, you’re helping build a secure financial future for your family: state team members receive health and retirement benefits, paid vacation, ample state holidays, pension and deferred compensation plans!Attend the State […]
  James Hurtt
• Willow Springs School Will Hold a Meet the School Board Candidates March 10th February 21, 2026
  Mark your calendars for Tuesday, March 10. The Missouri School Boards Association and Bear Media will host a candidate forum ahead of the April school board election.   The forum begins at 6:00 PM in Grimes Auditorium. Community members are encouraged to submit questions in advance using the link below.   This is a great […]
  James Hurtt
• Williams Vetrinary Clinic & City of Mountain Grove Animal Control to Host Walk-In Vaccine & Microchip Clinc- Saturday, March 7th February 21, 2026
  MOUNTAIN GROVE, MO- Williams Vetrinary Clinick & The City of Mountain Grove Animal Control will host a walk-in vaccine & microchip clinic on Saturday, March 7th at Williams Vetrinary Clinic, 11135 Stave Mill Road in Mountain Grove. Food and drinks will be availible for purchase and proceeds for the event will benefit an area youth […]
  Dylan Groves
• West Plains Zizzer Boys come back on Carl Junction, 62-45 February 21, 2026
  Game Audio Below:   The West Plains Zizzer Boys played the second game in the home double header, taking on The Carl Junction Bulldogs. In the first game the West Plains Lady Zizzers got a great 86-45 over the Lady Bulldogs. Previously on Tuesday night The Zizzer Boys got an 89-72 defeat over The Marshfield […]
  Dylan Groves