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The Heart of the Ozarks United Way has selected four recipients for a new grant to help teachers provide in-class libraries and diversified literary materials for their students. The first round of the Books for Teachers Grant, in the amount of about $1,155, will go to teachers in the West Plains R-7 school district. more

The December meeting of the West Plains R-7 school board began with an introduction of high school students who took part in fall athletics and activities, some of which have concluded their seasons. more

Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn and Missouri State Veterinarian Dr. Steve Strubberg on Friday approved livestock movement papers for nine reindeer. Santa Claus from the North Pole applied for the permit last week, providing proof of the healthy herd through a certificate of veterinary inspection signed by licensed veterinarian Dr. Hermey Elf. more

Officials with the City of West Plains have announced the appointment of Anthony Abbruzzo as the new manager of the West Plains Civic Center. more

The efforts of dozens of volunteers and donors, plus some skilled chefs, resulted in food and fellowship for veterans Thursday evening in West Plains. The event was coordinated by Salutes veterans shelter and held at the First Baptist Church Youth Center off of Grove Street. more

Two people died in a traffic crash at 10:38 p.m. Saturday at the intersection of Ramseur Road and U.S. 160, West Plains police reported. more

Some of Santa's helpers arrived Tuesday at the Boys & Girls Club of the Greater West Plains Area, in the form of UScellular employees, to deliver thousands of dollars in toys, sports equipment, musical instruments, arts and craft supplies, games and puzzles. more

West Plains City Council held its last regular meeting of the year on Monday, during which it approved an amended 2024 budget and voted on several resolutions. more

Undeterred by pouring, wind-driven rain, about 150 volunteers, representatives of military organizations and family members of veterans gathered Dec. 14 at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Mtn. View. more

Just Another Human, a volunteer community outreach group organized by Cammie Storm, began in October with a coat drive held for those in need. The main idea behind the organization is to be inclusive and welcoming to people who might otherwise be marginalized or underrepresented. more

The West Plains Public Library sparkled with holiday magic Thursday evening as the annual Festival of Trees Gala brought the community together for a night of festive celebration. more

Rain cleared up just in time for floats to line up for the annual West Plains Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade, themed “The Sounds of Christmas,” held Saturday afternoon in downtown West Plains. more

A West Plains man who pleaded guilty in late October to second-degree involuntary manslaughter will begin serving a two-year sentence on Jan. 2, according to court records. more

Three West Plains residents have been charged with first-degree drug trafficking after a traffic stop and subsequent search of their vehicle allegedly uncovered hundreds of fentanyl capsules, meth and drug packaging materials. more