Gov. Mike Parson recently announced Melissa L. Stewart, West Plains, has been appointed as associate circuit judge for Howell County in the 37th Judicial Circuit. more

The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales, the professed symbol of quality and tradition for Anheuser-Busch since 1933, are scheduled to make several appearances between April 3 and 6, celebrating their 90th anniversary and the April 8 total solar eclipse in West Plains.   more

Formal charges of sodomy and sexual abuse have been filed against a former West Plains man who allegedly sexually assaulted three children in the 1980s. more

West Plains City officials this week announced the appointment of Kellie Mayers as the city clerk, effective immediately. The City council approved the appointment in the closed session during Tuesday’s city council meeting. more

West Plains Police conducted a traffic stop March 13 on a vehicle with a driver suspected of distributing illegal narcotics, leading to a search of the vehicle, which turned up illegal substances, according to police. The stop was made while officers were en route to serve a search warrant at a home on Burke Avenue, which was also the home of the vehicle’s driver, according to a probable cause statement submitted to prosecutors by Officer Jacob Brixey. more

Soon, patrons of the West Plains Public Library will find themselves with significantly increased access to resources available for checkout. more

Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains on Tuesday were mourning the passing of former chancellor Kent Thomas. more

United Ways across Missouri will partner with the state to distribute $5 million in TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) dollars to help at-risk families regain self-sufficiency. more

There is just one week left for candidates to file to run for the Aug. 6 primary election, with several contenders remaining unopposed thus far in their bids to hold office. Filing for the primary elections closes at 5 p.m. March 26. more

The 36th annual Cystic Fibrosis Concert ended up being a record-breaking event for fundraising, with $92,106 raised. The concert sold out for the first time since 2019, and the funds raised exceed last year's event by about $20,000. more

Firefighters from all three West Plains stations, plus mutual aid from three rural fire departments, responded to an early morning fire on Sunday which originated in a vacant house and spread to a neighboring house, fanned by the wind. more

The Greater West Plains Area Chamber of Commerce’s March luncheon featured a question-and-answer session with City Administrator Sam Anselm regarding in-progress and future city projects and events, including plans for the downtown area, the upcoming eclipse weekend, and the possible addition of jobs. more

Denver Gerard and Kenzie Sandgren, seniors at West Plains High School, recently participated in the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Legislative Shadowing Project in Jefferson City. more

This Sunday marks the beginning of daylight saving time, observed on the second Sunday of March each year. more

Ozarks Healthcare officials are marking a significant milestone in the month of March as the health system commemorates its 65th anniversary since opening its doors as West Plains Memorial Hospital in 1959. “Originally a modest institution, the hospital has grown into a cornerstone of the community, serving as an economic staple and a beacon of healthcare excellence in the region,” say officials of the occasion. more

Safety and softball were two of the main topics of the most recent West Plains R-7 School Board meeting, held Feb. 27. more