A 16-year-old boy from Ava suffered fatal injuries when he fell from the hood of a car and was struck by it Monday evening, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. more

The result of a collaboration between several area school districts, a luncheon forum recently held at West Plains High School gave educators and district administrators a chance to ask state legislators about an upcoming vote on a law that would expand school choice for parents. more

A West Plains man is charged in Douglas County after allegedly soliciting nude photos and sexual activity from a teen in a youth residential facility where he was employed. more

A winter storm warning with “significant snow risk” will be in effect starting at 5 p.m. for Howell, Oregon, Shannon, Douglas and Ozark counties, said meteorologists with the National Weather Service in Springfield. more

VANZANT — The Prescott Family Reindeer Farm, in rural Douglas County near Vanzant, is now open for its fourth season. The seasonal display and activities feature animals born and raised on the ranch year-round, including seven reindeer in addition to chickens, ducks, cows, horses, llamas, alpaca, a donkey and miniature horses and ponies. more

Douglas County Sheriff Chris Degase has announced charges, including second-degree murder, filed in connection with the Dec. 20, 2020 hit-and-run death of Julia Hicks, 73, of Squires. more

A suspect in the 1989 rape and murder of Kelle Ann Workman is now charged with rape and first-degree sexual abuse of a child, which allegedly also happened in 1989. more