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Former West Plains High School golf standout Stan Utley, who rose from southern Missouri fairways to win on the PGA Tour and teach the game’s…

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The Dora Lady Falcons and the Bakersfield Lions took home the top prizes at the Dominoes Junior High Basketball Tournament, capturing the girls and boys…

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Recent motorcycle crashes resulted in injuries to three area riders, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. A 16-year-old Ava boy suffered serious injuries when…

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Area residents interested in taking classes at Missouri State University-West Plains during the 2027 spring semester and summer session can now browse through a list…

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West Plains alum Stan Utley elected to Missouri Golf Hall of Fame

END OF THE LINE: Model railroad exhibit closes Saturday

Willow Springs aldermen eye beef facility, 2027 budget

Burglary accomplice sentenced to 8 years; murder charge dismissed in fatal home intrusion

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USDA awards $1.2M in technology grants to Summersville, Winona school districts

Ozark Heritage tradition on display

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WP Council advances utility rate hikes, FY27 budget

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Area nonprofits have until Saturday to apply for Sparklight grants

Alton plans trunk-or-treat, costume contests for Saturday

Ark. man charged with harassment, sexual misconduct in Thayer

Media coalition sues MSHP to restore public access to crash details

Quill brings home statewide press awards, Hess elected MPA secretary

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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

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Dora girls, Bakersfield boys capture junior high tournament titles

7-2 West Plains set to host Jefferson City for quarterfinals

Lady Zizzers seek district title, revenge against Carl Junction

Personal bests highlight Zizzers’ 16th-place finish at Springfield Invitational

Softball playoff games next week; youth basketball season dates announced

Records

3 area residents hurt in recent motorcycle crashes

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Highway Patrol reminds drivers to watch for deer this fall

Two new troopers assigned to Troop G

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Business

Five Below opens in West Plains

OZH launching community brand assessment in November

Mtn. View lottery player wins $3 million prize

Vintage Floral celebrates 15 years

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

Education

Spring semester, summer session 2027 schedules online

MSU-WP offers financial aid nights at area high schools

A-State announces August graduates

MSU names summer 2026 graduates

SNHU names area students to summer honors lists

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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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Second place smiles

Cabool resident killed in Saturday multi-vehicle crash

Quill website to feature new look starting Thursday

Local agencies aid in federal meth bust

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