In recognition of being named the 2025 Library of the Year by the Missouri Library Association (MLA), the West Plains Public Library will celebrate this achievement with a community drop-in reception ...

On October 4, 2025, Ms. Rebekah McKinney, Chapter Regent, Ozark Spring NSDAR presented Rick Frazier with the Daughters of the American Revolution’s (DAR) Community Service Award. The NSDAR ...

The finalists for Major League Baseballs Gold Glove Awards have been announced. The Gold Glove is awarded to the best fielder ...

The MSU West Plains Grizzlies came out on top in a competitive matchup against Link Year Prep, earning an 85–78 victory.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitches a complete game and home runs by Teoscar Hernández and Max Muncy lift the Dodgers to 5-1 victory ...

On October 14, 2025, officers responded to a business on Davis Drive after employees reported an unknown man on the roof. The individual, identified as Charles Head, was found sitting near the edge ...

The Sheriffs Office and MSHP are currently searching for a male subject who fled on foot on C Highway after a wreck. He is wearing khaki shorts, black shirt and a Boonie Hat. If you live in the area ...

A Willow Springs animal rescue organization is currently seeking information surrounding a group of puppies that were found dumped in a suitcase near West Plains. Ozarks Pet Rescue announced Monday on ...

At 8:12 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, resident Trevaris Rachel, DOC No. 1306139, was pronounced dead at Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston, Missouri. Rachel was a 32-year-old resident serving ...

On October 15-16, local businesses will open their doors to teachers, counselors and administrators for Show-Me Careers – a hands-on learning experience that provides a deeper understanding of the ...

The Izard County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly incarceration report for the week ending3, 2025. According to Sheriff Charley Melton, the following individuals were booked into the Izard ...

With winter weather just around the corner, the Missouri Department of Transportation will hold its annual winter operations drill on Thursday, Oct. 16. Motorists may notice an increased number of ...