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$3.55 million in lottery proceeds awarded to area schools

The Missouri Lottery announced this month it has awarded funds to schools statewide, raised from the sales of Scratchers and draw games lottery tickets in the 2023 fiscal year. more

BY ABBY HESS, ABBYH@WPDAILYQUILL.NET | 11/27/23

Women, children hurt in weekend crashes

A West Plains woman was injured when her vehicle ran off the road at 7:25 a.m. Sunday on south U.S. 63, a half-mile south of Koshkonong in Oregon County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. more

11/27/23

KS--Kansas Digest, 1pm update, KS

Here's a look at how AP's general news coverage is shaping up for select Kansas stories. For up-to-the minute information on AP's complete coverage of Kansas and the rest of the world, visit Coverage … more

11/27/23

MO--Missouri Digest, 12pm update, MO

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11/27/23

Summit customers to see drop in natural gas rates

To reflect estimated changes in the wholesale cost of natural gas as well as a change in the company’s Actual Cost Adjustment (ACA) factor, Summit Natural Gas of Missouri customers will see natural gas rates decrease under a filing that took effect Nov. 21. more

11/27/23

FF Highway closed this week for culvert replacements

FF Highway in Douglas County will be closed through 5 p.m. Friday as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace culverts under the road. more

11/27/23

Diaper Resource Center looks for community support this Giving Tuesday

Because of increased needs and the nonprofit’s goal to continue toward the future in a sustainable manner, the Diaper Resource Center-West Plains (DRC) is looking to the community continue its eight-year tradition of support in helping the organization meet families’ diaper-related needs. more

QUILL STAFF, NEWS@WPDAILYQUILL.NET | 11/25/23

OZH Foundation announces annual Lights of Life and Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

The Ozarks Healthcare Foundation and Ozarks Healthcare are inviting community members to attend their annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, which will be held at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 11, inside Ozarks Healthcare’s main entrance at 1100 Kentucky Ave. in West Plains. more

11/25/23

Grants awarded to WP Library to fund Chromebooks, increased access to books

The West Plains Public Library is the recent recipient of grants that will increase access to books from other libraries and another Missouri State Library technology minigrant that will allow the purchase of 25 Chromebooks to be used by patrons in place of the former computer lab. more

BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON, KIMBERLYL@WPDAILYQUILL.NET | 11/25/23

“Thanks to your incredible support and Jay Hale's famous smoked ribs, we've raised a whopping $8,216 for our brave West Plains FFA member Andrew Bradley in his fight against cancer,” announced West Plains R-7 School District Communications Director Lana Snodgras. “Every dollar goes to help lighten the load for Andrew and his family.” Bradley, seated at center, is battling brain cancer, and West Plains FFA Adviser Jay Hale recently offered up his well-known and well-loved baby back pork ribs for sale for a fundraiser by the FFA program to raise funds to help Bradley’s family with expenses. Racks of ribs were sold for $25 each. Hale didn’t do it alone, though. Snodgras gave an express shoutout to the “barbecue heroes who helped make it happen,” including FFA members, school board members, high school faculty and staff, other students and community members, namely Cody Jedlicka, Jaden Brotherton, David Reid, Garrett Brigman, Lynn and Cindy Tyree, Ashley Cooley, Justin Cooley, Rachel Brotherton, Bruce Vincent, Kirsten Peterson, the West Plains FFA and Student Council, and, of course, Hale. “Your efforts cooked up more than just ribs,” Snodgras declared. “You've cooked up hope and community spirit.”

Zizzer community rallies around student with cancer, raises over $8K

11/25/23

Troop G members named State Team Members for November

Missouri State Highway Patrol Sgt. Adam R. Johnson and Cpl. Johnathan R. Roberts have been named Missouri State Team Members of the Month for their life-saving water rescue of two campers, announce officials with the State Department of Public Safety. Johnson and Roberts serve in Highway Patrol Troop G, headquartered in Willow Springs. more

11/25/23

Willow Springs School Board approves upgrades to playgrounds, security cameras

The Willow Springs School Board voted at its November meeting to approve a bid for a new playground surface, as well as a new security camera. more

11/25/23

Area crashes injure two drivers

A Springfield driver was injured when his semitruck overturned at 3:34 p.m. Monday on Highway 17, 7 miles south of West Plains, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. more

11/25/23

Crash claims life of 93-year-old Arkansas woman

A 93-year-old woman succumbed to injuries in a crash at 3:52 p.m. Monday at the intersection of Highways 167 and 412 in Ash Flat, Sharp County, Ark., reports the Arkansas State Police. more

11/25/23

AP-Network 10:15 pes

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11/24/23

Michigan Digest

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11/24/23

Indiana Digest

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11/24/23

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11/24/23

AP-Network 6:15 aes

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11/24/23

Pastor Kenny Batson stands near a sign displaying the worship service times of Grace Fellowship Church on Nov. 16, 2023, in El Dorado Springs, Mo. Batson was convicted of a series of crimes in the 1990s but became a Christian pastor after being released from prison. He was pardoned by Missouri Gov. Mike Parson. (AP Photo/David A.Lieb)

Missouri governor granting pardons at pace not seen since WWII era

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is granting pardons at a pace not seen since the World War II era. Parson has granted more than 600 pardons in the past three years, which is more than any Missouri governor … more

By DAVID A. LIEB | 11/24/23