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• Execution Date Set for Shockley June 24, 2025
  The Missouri Supreme Court has set a date for the execution of Lance Shockley, the man who a jury found to be guilty of murdering Missouri State Highway Patrol SGT. Dewayne Graham in March of 2005 in Van Buren, MO. Shockley attempts in to appeal the execution have failed and he is scheduled for execution […]
  James Hurtt
• Rainbow Gathering Converges on Oregon County June 24, 2025
  From Missouri Net News Marshall Griffin:   Hundreds of people belonging to a counter-culture group are reported to be enroute to a section of Mark Twain National Forest in southern Missouri for a mass gathering. The group, known as Rainbow Family of Living Light, has chosen a section of Mark Twain National Forest in southern […]
  James Hurtt
• One Suspect Leaves His Partners High and Dry After Attempted Burglary of The Hemp Joint June 24, 2025
  Carter County deputies responded to an alarm call at the Hemp Joint business in Van Buren, Missouri, on Saturday, June 22, 2025. Upon arrival, a responding deputy located a suspect vehicle and initiated a pursuit as the vehicle fled through the City of Van Buren. Despite the vehicle evading law enforcement during the initial pursuit, […]
  James Hurtt
• Lane Reduction Scheduled on US 60 in Mountain View for Light Installation June 24, 2025
  The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has announced that a portion of U.S. Route 60 in Howell County will be reduced to one lane beginning Monday, June 30, as contractor crews install new roadside lighting. The impacted stretch runs from Ash Street to Fifth Street within Mountain View. Work is scheduled to take place daily […]
  Thom Hoglen
• Rep. Matthew Overcast Appointed to New Missouri House Committee on Property Tax Reform June 24, 2025
  State Representative Matthew Overcast has been named to the newly formed Missouri House Special Interim Committee on Property Tax Reform, a bipartisan panel dedicated to evaluating and improving the state’s property tax system. Announced on June 23, the committee was established by House Speaker Jon Patterson to study current property tax laws and recommend reforms […]
  Thom Hoglen
• West Plains Completes Services from Community Empowerment Grant Program June 24, 2025
  West Plains Downtown Revitalization has officially completed its participation in the Community Empowerment Grant program, a cost-sharing initiative facilitated by Missouri Main Street Connection, Inc. (MMSC) to support local economic development and revitalization efforts. As part of the grant, MMSC provided $30,800 worth of training, mentoring, and technical services, with 60% of the cost covered […]
  Thom Hoglen
• Twin Pines Conservation Education Center to Shift to Hybrid Office Model July 1 June 24, 2025
  The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has announced that beginning July 1, the Twin Pines Conservation Education Center (CEC) in Winona will transition to a hybrid public contact office model. Under the new format, the center will remain open to the public from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays, as well as […]
  Thom Hoglen
• Wilder Museum Garden Recognized as Native Garden of Excellence June 24, 2025
   A vibrant native plant garden at the Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Home and Museum has been honored as a Native Garden of Excellence by the Grow Native! program, celebrating nearly a decade of ecological beauty and conservation at the Wright County landmark. Established in 2016 with significant support from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), […]
  Thom Hoglen
• A Domestic Assault Call in March Leads to a Warrant for Molestation Charges June 24, 2025
  According to a Probable Cause Statement a domestic violence investigation in March has lead to a warrant for multiple charges of 1st Degree Child Molestation.  A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Jefferey David France for five counts of 1st Degree Child Molestation after a victim told officers that France, her stepfather, had […]
  James Hurtt
• July 4th Safety with the West Plains Fire Department June 24, 2025
  With July 4th, Independence Day just around the corner, lots of citizens will be celebrating with fireworks, whether in town or out of town. On this video, the West Plains Fire Department delivers the public a reminder on fireworks safety. Be safe out there, and stay cool as temperatures stay hot! The post July 4th […]
  Daniel Williams