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Ozarks Healthcare seeks input from Howell and Oregon county residents to help identify health concerns and shape the future of local healthcare. The public is invited to participate in the 2026-2028 Community Health Needs Assessment by completing a short, confidential survey. more

A West Plains man is held without bond after 10 felonies were filed by grand jury indictment on Feb. 27, court records show. more

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1828 of West Plains recently hosted a remembrance ceremony to commemorate Operation Desert Storm\at the People's Park Veterans Memorial, honoring the service members who gave their lives during the 1991 military operation in Kuwait. more

The West Plains R-7 School Board has announced staff new hires, transfers, resignations, retirements and terminations, some of them effective at the end of the current school year. more

Ozark Cafe will hold a Cystic Fibrosis of West Plains fundraising day, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday at Ozark Cafe, 662 Missouri Ave. in West Plains. It is the fourth year for the restaurant to hold the event. more

For the 12th year, Lady Zizzer Basketball, with the help of main event sponsor West Plains Bank and Trust Company, set out to raise funds benefiting local cancer patients through the team’s annual Pink Out event. The more than two-month effort resulted in a new fundraising record with the team presenting the Ozarks Healthcare Foundation with a check for $30,000 at its last home game on Feb. 17. more

Each year in July, high school students from across Missouri converge on Jefferson City to learn first-hand what it is like to be involved in politics, the cooperative form of business and being a leader. The Cooperative Youth Conference and Leadership Experience (CYCLE) is a four-day, fun-filled opportunity for high school juniors (would-be seniors) to grow their leadership abilities. more

School choice and transportation reimbursement, plus reimbursement of a portion of base teacher pay by the state were topics of concern at the West Plains R-7 monthly school board meeting, held Tuesday after being postponed a week due to weather. more

The Connect West Plains comprehensive plan has resulted in significant achievements and ongoing efforts since its adoption in August 2023, says City of West Plains Planning Director Emily Gibson.  more

The historic Lincoln School in West Plains is the seventh site in Howell County to be included on the National Register of Historic Places. more

In June 1984, Mary Hass Schrag embarked on a journey that would shape the landscape of physical therapy in Howell County and beyond. As the first physical therapist to provide services in the area, Schrag’s dedication and vision laid the foundation for what would become Physical Therapy Specialists Clinic. more

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Many think of commerce as the only focus of local chambers, but a closer look at the Greater West Plains Area Chamber of Commerce proves it is not just a listing of businesses, but a comprehensive look at why West Plains should be considered a town to live, work, play and raise a family. That includes information about employment, educational opportunities, social and business networks, housing, and listings of churches and recreational and community events for all ages. more

No one place can provide every service needed for the unhoused and unsheltered within a community, but three local resources aim to work as a safety net to complement and supplement one another. more

A small city surrounded on all sides by rural America, West Plains is home to a robust LGBTQ+ community. more

Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains are seeking nominations for an honorary associate’s degree, to be awarded at the May 10 commencement ceremony. The deadline to submit candidates is March 14. more