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West Plains High School athlete and student council liaison Jack Sander speaks during a presentation detailing the school's partnership with Special Olympics Missouri at the Greater West Plains Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon. Joining him at the podium is high school special education teacher and student council advisor Kirsten Zuercher. During the event, Zuercher surprised council members with news that WPHS has been named a National Banner Unified Champion School. 
WPHS named National Banner Unified Champion School for Special Olympics
The West Plains High School Student Council served as featured presenters at the September luncheon meeting of the Greater West Plains Area Chamber of Commerce, highlighting the school's expanding partnership with Special Olympics. more
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Tee’d Up 4 Tata’s 2026 raised $10,000 for the Ozarks Healthcare Patient Cancer Treatment Fund. The annual ladies’ golf tournament held in late July brought together community members, sponsors, golfers and volunteers to support local patients facing cancer treatment. The Patient Cancer Treatment Fund provides financial assistance to eligible Ozarks Healthcare patients undergoing cancer treatment. The fund helps ease some of the financial burdens that can come with a cancer diagnosis, allowing patients to focus on their health and healing. “Every dollar raised through Tee’d Up 4 Tata’s helps make a difference for patients and families in our community,” said Josh Reeves, Ozarks Healthcare vice president of development and advocacy. “We are incredibly grateful to everyone who came together to support local cancer patients and make this event such a success.” The Ozarks Healthcare Foundation thanked the sponsors, golfers, volunteers and organizers who contributed to this year’s event.
Golf tournament raises $10K for cancer patients
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The Mtn. View Garden Club will hold its annual Fall Plant and Bake Sale from 9 a.m. to noon today at What Park, located at First and Pine streets in downtown Mtn. View. more
Assault video leads to charge
Video of an assault recorded and shared on social media has led West Plains police to seek a municipal peace disturbance charge against a local man. more
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Community members, venue organizers and local business leaders celebrate the grand opening of The Back Lot outdoor venue Saturday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Greater West Plains Area Chamber of Commerce. Seated at left is Eric Bogwalker. Standing on stage, from left, are Michael Hullinger, Sean Feiler, Amy Thomas, Ron Kerns, Mitchell Biggers, Jeff Tune, Stacey Tune, Emily Edwards-Long, Stephanie Hullinger and West Plains Mayor Mike Topliff. The event drew about 400 people to the downtown venue and featured a free concert by regional headliner Ha Ha Tonka.
The Back Lot grand opening draws 400 to new downtown venue
About 400 community members gathered Saturday evening to celebrate the grand opening of The Back Lot, a new outdoor entertainment venue at 3 Luster Arcade on the northeast corner of Court Square in West Plains. more
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Gunshot injury leads to drug, weapon charges
A gunshot wound reported to law enforcement by personnel at Ozarks Healthcare personnel has led to multiple felony drug and firearms charges against a West Plains man. more
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WOO, the Wise Old Owl, poses next to the Lincoln School memorial statue. The nonverbal mascot makes his official debut today at His Place Christian Academy. Developed by the Lincoln School Project, WOO serves as an ambassador to teach area youth lessons on kindness, respect and local history.
Lincoln School Project launches mascot WOO, Wise Old Owl
        The Lincoln School Project will officially introduce mascot WOO, the Wise Old Owl, today during a special launch program at His Place Christian Academy in West Plains. more
Zizzer Community Homecoming set for Sept. 26
  Zizzer alumni, friends and community members are invited to reconnect and celebrate West Plains Schools during Zizzer Community Homecoming, planned for Sept. 26 at the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St. in West Plains. more
The West Plains High School Speech and Debate team prepares for its upcoming season. Front row, from left: student cabinet members sophomore Charlotte Fite, senior River Woods and sophomore Jensyn Peeler. Back row, from left: sophomore AnnaBelle Howell, sophomore Hunter Woods, Head Coach Lane Schilmoeller, sophomore Roman Waddell, senior Autumn Brown, senior Olivia Werner and freshman Emilee Ciley.
Zizzer debate targets state, continued growth
Coming off a breakout season, West Plains High School speech and debate coach Lane Schilmoeller isn't dwelling on past accomplishments. He is focused on building momentum. more
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A SPICY LESSON — Glenwood School eighth-grader Lane Tackitt created a sensation among some of his classmates recently after bringing a few homegrown Carolina Reapers and ghost peppers to school. That sensation could likely be described as burning, because the Carolina Reaper is ranked as the world’s second hottest pepper and several classmates couldn’t resist tasting them. Tackitt, the son of Crystal Thayer and Brent Tackitt, grew the peppers, some of which he is showing here, in his garden this summer. 
Glenwood student’s peppers pack heat
A few homegrown peppers brought to school by an ambitious eighth-grader led to a bit of excitement — and some gastrointestinal distress — at Glenwood School just two days into the new school year. more
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In celebration of Labor Day, the West Plains Daily Quill will be closed Monday and no online news will be published that day. Normal business hours and operations will resume Tuesday. more
The West Plains Kiwanis Club presents a $1,000 donation to the 37th Judicial District Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) as part of its ongoing efforts to support local children's causes. CASA volunteers undergo specialized training to advocate for children navigating the foster care system or court proceedings resulting from abuse or neglect. The 37th Judicial Circuit serves Howell, Oregon and Shannon counties. From left: Kiwanis member Travis Smith; CASA Program Director Kathe Wolf; Kiwanis member Scott Womack; Kiwanis Treasurer Cass Johnson and member John Grisham; CASA Executive Director Connie Pendergrass; Kiwanis members Dave Thomas, Ron Grennan and Aaron Wheeler; CASA Volunteer Coordinator Shari Perkins; and Kiwanis member Weston Gant.
West Plains Kiwanis Club supports CASA
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Heart of the Ozarks United Way Executive Director Rachel Jabin
Rachel Jabin named new United Way director
For Rachel Jabin, the new executive director of Heart of the Ozarks United Way, moving to the Ozarks was about starting anew. Getting here just took a little longer than planned. more
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Suspect dies after chase, shooting
    A driver who died following an exchange of gunfire with Howell County Sheriff Matt Roberts and deputies early Friday morning has been identified as the same suspect involved in a high-speed pursuit ten days earlier, officials confirmed to the Quill. more
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New West Plains R-VII faculty members are introduced during the Aug. 25 school board meeting, held the day after classes began for the 2026-2027 school year. West Plains Middle School Principal Amy Marshall, left, was among administrators and department heads presenting new staff additions to the board. Administrators also provided facility and program updates.
West Plains R-7 board sets tax rate
Facility updates, state legislation and tax levies topped the agenda during the August meeting of the West Plains R-7 School Board. Board members voted to accept the recommendation of … more
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Representatives from West Plains Bank and Trust Company present a $7,500 sponsorship check to the Ozarks Healthcare Foundation for the upcoming 13th annual Blue Jean Ball, scheduled for Oct. 3 at Silver Springs Ranch. From left: Sammi Radosevich, Ozarks Healthcare Foundation; Mark Dake, West Plains Bank board member; Josh Reeves, Ozarks Healthcare vice president of development and advocacy; Nate Swift, West Plains Bank board member; David M. Gohn, West Plains Bank president and CEO; Cary Stewart, West Plains Bank board member; Jacob Garrett, West Plains Bank board member; S. David Gohn, West Plains Bank board chairman; and Jeff Welch, West Plains Bank board member.
WP Bank and Trust named Blue Jean Ball Saloon Sponsor
West Plains Bank and Trust Company has stepped forward as a $7,500 Saloon Sponsor for the Ozarks Healthcare Foundation’s 13th annual Blue Jean Ball, set for Oct. 3, at Silver Springs Ranch, located on Private Road 8900 off PP Highway, about 6 miles southwest of West Plains. more
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FYI   City of West Plains offers storm debris cleanup The City of West Plains is accepting storm debris at no charge to city residents from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday … more
Felony privacy charge filed against WP man
A West Plains man has been charged with a felony after allegedly using a cell phone to record underneath the skirt of a 12-year-old girl at a local store. more
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Former WP attorney Wiles disbarred
Former West Plains attorney John “Jay” N. Wiles II, 52, of Springfield, has been disbarred by order of the Missouri Supreme Court. The revocation of his law license took effect Tuesday. more
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Driver critically injured after officer-involved shooting
A driver was critically injured early Friday morning following an officer-involved shooting and vehicle pursuit that began with a reported narcotics transaction north of West Plains. more
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