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The West Plains Zizzers boys and girls cross country teams captured the Ozark Mountain Conference championships Friday at Marshfield, pacing the field to bring home…

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Two West Plains companies have been awarded Missouri Department of Transportation contracts for projects in the Southeast District. The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded…

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Southern New Hampshire University has announced area students named to its summer 2026 president’s and dean’s lists. Full-time undergraduate students with a grade-point average of…

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Fighting flames on Johnson Street

Quill brings home statewide press awards, Hess elected MPA secretary

Lady Zizzers golf team qualifies for first state tournament since 2011

SRO vehicle damaged in crash near Lincoln School

Proposed data center sparks Oregon Co. debate

Quick fix for young royalty

Living history encampment, traditional artisans on display at 32nd annual heritage fest

MSU-WP chancellor addresses Grizzly Lofts incident

‘Artfully Aging’ with music and crafts

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1 killed when small plane crashes on Texas highway. People leave vehicles to try to help

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Media coalition sues MSHP to restore public access to crash details

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Brickwork fails at historic Opera House

Public defender’s office disputes judge’s order in WP murder case

Cross country Zizzers win at Branson

Elks’ Hoop Shoot set for Oct. 31

Second place smiles

Cabool resident killed in Saturday multi-vehicle crash

Quill website to feature new look starting Thursday

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Zizzer cross country teams crowned OMC champs, nine earn all-conference nods

Zizzer swimmers top Mules at dual meet

Lady Zizzers open district softball tournament

Lady Zizzers test mettle at Ozark Tournament, prep for districts

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West Plains companies awarded MoDOT contracts

Schools, nonprofits can apply for state park transportation grants

Minor injuries reported for three in area crashes

State issues guidance on automated license plate readers

Yukon woman hurt in crash with tree

Business

Vintage Floral celebrates 15 years

Mtn. View lottery player wins $3 million prize

West Plains animal shelter unveils new facility after 30-year wait

How to plan for construction, inspection of a food processing facility

Houston receives $127,623 grant for small business incubator

Education

SNHU names area students to summer honors lists

A-State announces August graduates

MSU names summer 2026 graduates

MSU-WP Mtn. Grove campus returning to historic Faurot Hall

Students can earn cash for schools through national patriot video contest

Features

Copy Cats, Doggy Doubles photo contest winners announced

SOMO Builders Association hosts homeownership workshop

St. Mary’s recognized for business beautification

Affordable Access Program saves MSU-WP students more than $50,000

Demand good on moderate to heavy supply at slaughter market

Opinion

Willow Springs cops go the extra mile for 5K run

Are we addicted to the negative?

Gratitude is good

Voters hold power to fix broken government policies

A warning on incoming FDA prescription restrictions

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Local agencies aid in federal meth bust

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Four-hour standoff leads to felony charge

‘Doggy Doubles’ champions

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