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Kenzie Sandgren, left, and Denver Girard, right, recently took a trip with their Family, Career and Community Leaders of America adviser Maegan Hurts to Jefferson City. There, two the West Plains High School students toured the Capitol campus and spent a day with elected officials.

Two Zizzers participate in Legislative Shadowing Project

Denver Gerard and Kenzie Sandgren, seniors at West Plains High School, recently participated in the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Legislative Shadowing Project in Jefferson City.

Alderwoman Colter removed from MV council, which now has only 2 seats filled

MOUNTAIN VIEW — Tuesday night's meeting of the Mtn. View City Council ended about 12 minutes after it started, following Mayor Jim Krasuski's opening announcement he had spoken with independent counsel about state law regarding nepotism, and discovered the council was wrong in allowing Brenda Colter to vote on the appointment of Judi Colter.

National grant awarded to Oregon Co. Library District

The Oregon County Library District has been selected as one of 310 libraries to participate in round two of Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities, an American Library Association (ALA) initiative that provides community engagement and accessibility resources to small and rural libraries to help them better serve people with disabilities. 
Ozark and southern Howell counties are under a severe thunderstorm warning through 5:30 p.m. Thursday.

Howell, Ozark counties under severe thunderstorm warning through 5:30 p.m.

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued by the National Weather Service office in Springfield for Douglas County and southwestern Wright County through 4:30 p.m today, Thursday.

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App logos for Facebook, left, and X, formerly known as Twitter, are seen on a mobile phone in Los Angeles, Saturday, March 16, 2024. The Supreme Court is taking up a dispute Monday, March 18, between Republican-led states and the Biden administration over how far the federal government can go to combat controversial social media posts on topics like COVID-19 and election security. The case involves posts on Facebook, X and other media platforms. (AP Photo/Paula Ulichney)

Supreme Court weighs how far federal officials can go to combat controversial posts on hot topics

The Supreme Court is taking up a dispute between Republican-led states and the Biden administration over how far the federal government can go to combat controversial social media posts on topics …

Undeterred: Kansas Citians turn for St. Patrick's Day parade, month after violence at Chiefs' rally

The memory of the the deadly shooting at the last month's Super Bowl rally in Kansas City, Missouri, was still on the minds of many at the St. Patrick's Day parade on Sunday. But this time a big mass …

Arkansas Election Testing, Advisory

EDITORS: NEWS DIRECTORS: NOT FOR BROADCAST, PUBLICATION OR USE ONLINE The Arkansas Primary Runoff election is April, 2, 2024. Poll close: 8:30 p.m. EDT/7:30 p.m. CDT First results …
Blaine Schmidt holds his guitar near his damaged home following a severe storm Friday, March 15, 2024, in Lakeview, Ohio. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

After dangerous tornadoes in Ohio and Indiana, survivors salvage, reflect and prepare for recovery

A storm's trail of destruction affected people in parts of Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and Arkansas on Thursday night. At least three people were killed, dozens hurt and even more reported damaged homes …

Tornadoes have killed at least 3 people in Ohio. Crews are searching for others

Debris scatters the ground following a severe storm Friday, March 15, 2024, in Lakeview, Ohio. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Tornadoes have damaged homes and businesses and killed at least three people in the central United States. Officials are assessing the extent of the destruction Friday. The three reported deaths came …

Sports
Alabama gives DeBoer 8-year, $87 million year; AD Greg Byrne, hoops coach Nate Oats get raises
Alabama is set to pay new football coach Kalen DeBoer at least $87 million over eight years. School trustees also formally approved raises and extensions for basketball coach Nate Oats and athletic …
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.)Nirav Pandya, University of California, San Francisco(THE CONVERSATION) From football …
Today in Sports, March 18 - Michael Jordan announces he is ending his 17 month NBA retirement
As March Madness gets underway, more people than ever now can legally bet on sports. North Carolina became the latest state to allow online sports betting last week. A total of 38 states and the …
The Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) Grizzly Softball team is now 13-5 on the season after games against Lyon College and State Fair Community College.

22nd Annual Tom Smith Sunrise Rotary Golf Classic

The West Plains Sunrise Rotary Club is excited to extend an invitation to all golf aficionados and philanthropists to the 22nd Annual Tom Smith Sunrise Rotary Golf Classic. This esteemed event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at the picturesque North Terra Golf Course. As spring blossoms into its full glory, this event promises not just a day of exceptional golfing but also an opportunity to make a profound difference in the lives of local youth through the Rotary Backpack Program.

Dates for Grizzly Basketball Summer Camps set

Dates for the Grizzly Basketball Summer Camps have been set.
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Swatosh, Wehmer presented Mizzou '39 Awards

Two Tigers with local ties are recipients of the 2024 Mizzou ’39 Award, presented to outstanding seniors in the spirit of service that was the cornerstone of the 1839 founding of the University of Missouri in Columbia, officials announce.
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Charly Palmer and Dr. Karida Brown to visit Lincoln School

In West Plains, an air of excitement and anticipation is building as the Lincoln School, a beacon of cultural heritage and community empowerment, prepares to welcome two illustrious guests. Crockett …

Community Calendar: March 13 update

Know of an event not listed here? Email submissions by noon Fridays to news@wpdailyquill.net with “CALENDAR” in the subject line. Three sentence maximum must include event description, date, time, location, cost and source for more information. Weekly events will be printed for no more than a month at a time unless renewed by the host. Call the Quill, 417-256-9191 with questions. Unless otherwise noted, events are in West Plains.
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Once-in-221-Years Cicada Symphony Set to Sweep the Midwest This Spring

This spring, the Midwest is set to witness an entomological phenomenon of almost mythic proportions. Billions of cicadas, specifically from Broods XIII and XIX, will emerge simultaneously from their subterranean slumber for the first time since 1803. This rare dual emergence, a marvel of the natural world, presents an opportunity to observe a unique biological event that will not recur for another 221 years. According to University of Missouri Extension specialist and entomologist Tamra Reall, also affectionately known as "Dr. Bug," this spectacle promises to transform the landscape into a buzzing epicenter of cicada activity.

Learn about Naturescaping Your Yard for Blooms, Bugs, and Birds with MDC webcast April 10 at noon

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Spring is the time when many gardeners are digging in the dirt to prepare their landscapes for the coming growing season. Whether you have a big yard or just a bit of a porch or patio, you can attract butterflies and other good bugs along with birds through naturescaping with native blooms. Planting native plants can help the garden grow by attracting native bees, birds, and butterflies as pollinators. And many fruit and vegetable plants produce better from pollination by some of Missouri’s hundreds of species of native bees and butterflies.

MDC and NDA invite landowners to March 26 webinar on CWD

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the National Deer Association (NDA) invite landowners and others interested in managing deer on their properties to join their free 2024 Missouri Deer Management Webinar Series via Zoom.

MDC partners with MoIP for 2024 Callery pear buyback events

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Spring has sprung, and many Missouri plants and trees have already begun to bloom. Unfortunately, one invasive tree will be prominent along roadways and other open areas: the Callery pear tree. In an effort to eradicate these invasive, nonnative trees from the landscape, the Missouri Department of Conservation is partnering with the Missouri Invasive Plant Council, Forest ReLeaf of Missouri, and Forrest Keeling Nursery to host a Callery pear “buyback” program April 23.

MDC and CFM thank deer hunters, processors, and sponsors for sharing the harvest

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Conservation Federation of Missouri (CFM) thank the thousands of Missouri deer hunters who donated 247,575 pounds of venison to the state’s Share the Harvest program this past deer season, including 5,394 whole deer.

Tax preparation services in West Plains

Need help making sense of this year’s tax forms? Here’s a roundup of tax service providers in West Plains:

Shopping local for home and garden needs

Shopping with local stores for your home and garden needs offers a range of advantages that extend far beyond the immediate convenience of finding repairs, maintenance or upgrades close to home.

MDC to offer free tree seedlings

Representatives of the Missouri Department of Conservation Ozark Region will be among the scores of exhibitors at this year’s Home & Garden Show.

W.P. Home & Garden Show starts Friday

The 32nd annual West Plains Home & Garden Show is just under a week away.

Commission awards contracts for Southeast District projects

The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded contracts for Southeast District projects during its regular meeting on Feb. 14. Awarded contracts include pavement improvements, bridge replacements and improvements to pavement markings. 
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