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Detectives investigate a murdered corpse as loved ones, legal professionals, and suspects look on in “Love, Law, & Murder,” penned and directed by local playwright Annabelle Buhler. The noir-inspired murder mystery is centered around the death of a mob boss’ son.
‘Love, Law, & Murder,’ novice playwright’s debut production, takes stage in May
Annabelle Buhler, 20, of West Plains has been involved in the world of theater since adolescence. She’d always dreamed of having a play professionally produced, which will soon become a … more
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OZH, WP Optimist Club team up for free Community Easter Egg Hunt on Friday
Ozarks Healthcare and the West Plains Optimist Club invite area families to hop into spring with a free community Easter Egg Hunt from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday at the Heart of the Ozarks Fairgrounds on … more
Emmett Kelly eats from a lunchbox during a performance with the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus in 1946. Kelly was raised on a farm east of Houston.
‘Meet and greet’ set to discuss Emmett Kelly to kick off annual festival
The Houston Community Foundation is sponsoring a “meet and greet” event for local residents to learn more about the life of the world-famous clown whose start began in Houston.  … more
The Masked Havana, left, and Sundown fight outside the ring during a match Friday at the West Plains Middle School FEMA building. The event was a fundraiser for the 37th Judicial Court Appointed Special Advocates, and through about 250 ticket sales, concessions and a silent auction, the event raised $2,187 to go toward advocates' mileage reimbursement. Sundown won the match.
CASA fundraiser a ‘knockout’ success, raising $2K
A total of $2,187 was raised Friday for the 37th Judicial Court-Appointed Special Advocates thanks to a show performed by professional wrestlers from American Championship Wrestling in the West … more
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WP Council meets Monday
The West Plains City Council is set to meet at 5 p.m. Monday at city hall, beginning with a closed session, then opening to the public at 5:30. Council members expect to hear from resident Linda … more
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Richards School Board meets Thursday
The Richards School Board will meet in regular session at 6:05 p.m. Thursday in the school boardroom. At the top of the meeting, the board will approve the consent agenda, formally adopting the … more
West Plains R-7 Schools Activities Director Ashley Tyree Cooley points out one of many ripples through the turf field at Zizzer Stadium. The turf field is the school's only closed athletic facility following recent flooding. The track itself is unharmed, allowing for track and field events to continue. The girls soccer team will finish home games this season on the grass soccer field.
Flood damage sidelines Zizzer Stadium turf
Following five days of heavy rain leading to flooding in West Plains, most spring sports grounds came out looking OK, according to West Plains R-7 Schools Activities Director Ashley Tyree Cooley, but … more
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City accepting storm debris  To help accommodate cleanup of flood and storm debris and brush, the City of West Plains is accepting those items for free to city residents now through Spring … more
James Meese faces dozens of new charges
Editor’s note: The following article describes an investigation into the reported rape of a teen. While care has been taken to report on charges with sensitivity to survivors and readers, it … more
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A welcome reception was held Monday for incoming Missouri State University-West Plains incoming Chancellor Zora Mulligan, right. The morning ceremony, held at Hass-Darr Hall on campus, was opened with remarks from MSU System President Richard “Biff” Williams, center. "Zora definitely has a strategic vision for the campus and for higher education as a whole, said Williams. "She's a relentless advocate. She advocates for the students and the community, and will use her established relationship with the Springfield campus to leverage resources for the West Plains campus." Chancellor Dennis Lancaster, left, briefly introduced Mulligan, who noted the “humbling” nature of succeeding him, and also of returning to her hometown, which she said she is “obnoxiously proud of.” The teachers, family, friends, woods and rivers in this area have all set me up for success," she said, adding, "Two year schools in towns like West Plains are an essential part of what moves the state forward."
Incoming MSU-WP chancellor given warm welcome
Junction Hill students recently raised money for the American Heart Association during Coach Jason Harrill’s Jump Rope for Heart Fundraiser. The school surpassed last year’s school record by raising $5,548.14. The school’s top five individual fundraisers were, from left, Ryken Gunter, who raised $1,270.53; Jaley Harrill, $358; Sutton Cline, $312; Mason Harrill, $275; and McKinley Franks, $270.22.
Junction Hill jumps past ‘24 fundraising record
Weekend flooding claims 2 lives in WP
Two men, one of them from West Plains, drowned after their vehicles were washed off of flooded roads Friday evening in West Plains. The West Plains Police Department was assisted by Troop G of … more
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Aaron Young was last seen wearing the camouflage colored Crocs he has in in this photo.
Missing teen found safe, says HCSO
A Willow Springs teen has been reported by the Howell County Sheriff’s Office as a missing/endangered runaway after last being seen at about 9:30 p.m. on Saturday. The youth, Aaron Jacob … more
Balloon Glow offers a good time for a good cause
From 4 to 9 p.m. April 12, the community of West Plains will celebrate and participate in West Plains’ 30th annual Balloon Glow & Firework Show at the Heart of the Ozarks Fairgrounds.... more
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Rainwater is seen pouring into Howell Creek along Bratton Avenue, near Zizzer Stadium, at about 9:30 a.m. Friday after torrential rains that lasted about an hour. Since Friday morning, the West Plains area has seen just over 12 inches of precipitation, according to a Saturday afternoon report from the Howell County Emergency Management Office. About 4 inches of rain total fell Wednesday and Thursday, according to preliminary totals reported by the National Weather Service Office in Springfield, and 2 to 4 inches more rainfall are in the forecast through Sunday morning. The West Plains School District canceled classes Friday, along with weekend extracurricular activities, in anticipation of possible flooding and difficulty getting students bused to and from school, and about an hour before this picture was taken, a direct lightning strike prompted the closure of district offices as well.
Deluge leads to school, game cancellations with more rain to come
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Dominick Abbott sentenced to life without parole
Editor’s note: The following article describes a case of alleged sexual abuse of a child, spanning several years. While care has been taken to report on these charges with sensitivity to … more
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UPDATE: Howell County pelted by hail in Wednesday storms, NWS reports E-F1 tornado south of WP
A series of storms moved through southern Missouri for several hours Wednesday afternoon and prompted multiple back-to-back tornado warnings for Ozark, Howell, Oregon and Shannon counties. In … more
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WP R-7 bus carrying students in collision; no injuries reported, say officials
West Plains R-7 School District Bus No. 1 was involved in a collision with another vehicle Thursday morning, with no injuries reported, district officials said in a statement emailed to parents … more
Katlyn Darter and daughter Cora Ann Eastland
Missing woman, baby located say police
Shortly before 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, the Springfield Police Department canceled a missing-persons alert issued Tuesday afternoon for Katlyn Darter and her 10-month-old daughter Cora Ann Eastland. … more
First-ever WP Tattoo Expo to be held in May
Mike and Tanai Devine have owned and operated Devine Designs Tattoo Collective in West Plains for nearly a decade. Since the studio’s opening in August 2015, the Devines have cemented … more
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