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This shot was taken at about 11 a.m. Wednesday from Kentucky Avenue near the Howell County Health Department in West Plains, looking west. Today and Saturday’s sunshine and high temperature around 50 degrees will cause much of the remaining snow to melt, and overnight lows for tonight and Saturday are expected to be above freezing. National Weather Service officials in Springfield are monitoring a chance that wintry precipitation could return to the area Sunday and overnight Monday into Tuesday, in the forms of wintry mix and freezing rain, though confidence in a specific forecast at this time is low.
Several area schools remain out for weather; a third of HOEC members still waiting for power to return
Citing both continued poor road conditions and power outages, West Plains R-7 Schools announced a third snow day for today; with R-7 being out of session, all surrounding rural schools in consortium with the district are also out of session. As of press time, Richards School, not in the consortium, had not announced a decision. more
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2023 Old Time Music, Ozarks Heritage Festival scheduled
The 2023 Old-Time Music, Ozarks Heritage Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. June 2 and 3. The annual event in downtown West Plains celebrates Ozarks music and culture. more
W.P. P&Z, council to meet, discuss comprehensive plan
A joint meeting of the West Plains City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Feb. 2 in council chambers at city hall, 1910 Holiday Lane. more
Felony DWI, child endangerment charges filed against Alton man after crash injures 2 teens
An Oregon County man is facing two charges of felony driving while intoxicated and six other charges following a one-vehicle rollover crash Saturday night that resulted in injuries to two teenage boys who were passengers in his vehicle. more
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A fresh batch of Ridgerunner writers and photographers IS working hard to continue the folklore publication's long history of quality articles and photos. 2022-2023 staff members, from left: Haley LaCaze, Karizma Hurst, Kirsten Fish, Micah Lamb, Niklas Metz and Will Hopkins, with instructor Dianna Locke at far right. Leah French is also on the staff.
A long-running tradition: Ridgerunner resumes ranks as national award-winning publication
Ridgerunner magazine, a publication written by West Plains High School folklore students packed with stories of the Ozarks area and points of interest throughout Missouri and Arkansas, has a legacy of excellence going back 39 years. more
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Thursday city court dates in postponed
Due to the projected weather forecast, city officials announce, the West Plains Municipal Court has postponed court proceedings set for this Thursday. more
Howell Co. Commission meeting Thursday
Howell County Commissioners will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday in the conference room on the second floor of the county office building, 35 Court Square in West Plains. more
Junction Hill to host preschool screenings Feb. 17
Junction Hill School will host preschool and new kindergartener screenings by appointment Feb. 17 for the 2023-24 school year.  more
The Greater West Plains Chamber of Commerce recognized Jim Thompson, left, for decades of work and effort with a Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by outgoing Chamber Board Chair John Plummer. Thompson is the current West Plains R-7 School Board President and a longtime champion of education. The honor was presented at the chamber's year-end banquet Thursday evening, members recognizing those individuals who represent excellency and effort in civic, charitable works and economic development.
Annual W.P. Chamber awards banquet celebrates progress
State, county and city government representatives, local business owners, representatives of local charity and volunteer organizations, and individuals who are well known for their work promoting and supporting commerce, education, healthcare and the arts gathered Thursday in the exhibition hall of the West Plains Civic Center. more
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R-7 School Board retains Dr. Davis as superintendent through 2026
In open session at this week’s meeting of the West Plains R-7 School Board, South Central Career Center Director Dr. Josh Cotter spoke about the center's lineman program. more
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Ramey sales sheets go digital
Beginning Feb. 15, sales flyers for Ramey supermarket will no longer be inserted in the Wednesday editions of the West Plains Daily Quill. more
Mtn. View City Council repeals helmet ordinance
The final vote repealing an ordinance requiring motorcycle helmets to be worn by all motorcycle drivers and riders within the city was taken at the Jan. 10 meeting of the Mtn. View City Council, the vote passing with all in favor. The removal of the ordinance puts city laws in line with state statutes; statewide, the law was put into effect in August 2020, and gives motorcyclists age 26 and older the option of not wearing a helmet without being ticketed. more
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Kim Rich
Willow Springs alderwoman named to EPA advisory committee
Willow Springs Alderwoman and Mayor Pro Tem Kim Rich is one of a handful of appointees chosen out of a pool of more than 80 candidates to serve on an advisory committee to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. more
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WP officials seek community input for long-range plan for city’s future
The city of West Plains has launched a survey to gather input from residents and community members who conduct business within city limits to build a long-term comprehensive plan with hopes of beginning its implementation in August. more
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Amber Townsend
Douglas Co. Sheriff: Ava teen found safe in Springfield
Authorities with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office and Missouri State Highway Patrol announced Monday evening 14-year-old Amber Townsend, of Ava, has been found safe by Springfield police officers. more
Richards School Board meets Thursday
The Richards School Board of Education will meet at at 6 p.m. Thursday in the school boardroom for its regular monthly session. more
Brylee Bonham, left, and Alexis Inman teamed up on a project for Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) to raise $1,000 in diaper and cash donations to support The Chaos Closet resource for foster families.
West Plains teens raise $1,000 for foster families
Two West Plains High School students recently raised $1,000 for foster families as part of a project for Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA). more
“The jury made the correct call in determining he was justified in defending his friend,” said Assistant Public Defender Thomas Flack, left, in a statement issued after a jury acquitted Damian Henry, center, of murder. Henry had been accused following a shooting death in April 2022 at the Junction 14 Snappy Mart; the jury deemed the evidence to support the argument that Henry had intervened for the safety of his friend after the deceased stabbed his friend with a knife, defenders said. With Flack and Henry is District Defender Bethany Turner. Investigator Richard Rhoads with the the defender’s office also assisted with the case.
Junction 14 shooting trial ends with jury acquittal
Damian P. Henry, 23, of West Plains, has been acquitted of murder after a jury found he acted in the defense of his friend, resulting in a man’s death, on April 5, 2022, at the Snappy Mart located at the junction of Highway 14 and U.S. 63. The deceased was James Vineyard, 34, also of West Plains. more
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OZH topic of next NARFE meeting
The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Chapter 695 of West Plains will meet at noon Jan. 24 at Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant, 1449 Preacher Roe Blvd.   more
Commission meeting moves to Tues.
The Howell County Commission will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday in lieu of its regular Monday meeting, as Monday falls on Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, a federal holiday. more
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