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KY--Kentucky Digest, 1:30pm update, KY

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

4/2/24

Editorial Roundup: Missouri

Kansas City Star. March 29, 2024. Editorial: Missouri politicians are pushing to centralize power by restricting citizen petitions One great thing about Missouri: When legislators won’t … more

By The Associated Press | 4/2/24

Hawaii Digest, 1pm update, HI

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

4/1/24

California Digest 1 pm

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

4/1/24

AP--Dakota Digest, 2pm update, ND

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

4/1/24

Motorcyclist dies in crash near Mtn. Home

Robert Finch, 60, of Mtn. Home, Ark., succumbed to fatal injuries caused by a motorcycle crash at 5:49 p.m. Friday on Highway 5 North near Scrap Daddy’s Metals in Mtn. Home, reports the Arkansas State Police. more

4/1/24

Four youths, woman hurt in Sunday afternoon crash

An Ava teen was injured in a two-vehicle collision at 4:08 p.m. Sunday on Highway 14, a mile west of Ava in Douglas County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. more

4/1/24

MO--Missouri Digest, 12pm update, MO

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

4/1/24

WV--West Virginia Digest, 1:30pm update, WV

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

4/1/24

A periodical cicada nymph is held in Macon, Ga., Wednesday, March 27, 2024. This periodical cicada nymph was found while digging holes for rosebushes. Trillions of cicadas are about to emerge in numbers not seen in decades and possibly centuries.(AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

LOCALIZE IT: Cicadas to emerge by trillions in 16 U.S. states

EDITORS/NEWS DIRECTORS In a combination not seen since 1803, two different broods of periodic cicadas will emerge this spring in the United States. They should be seen in parts of 16 different … more

BY SETH BORENSTEIN | 4/1/24

Oklahoma highway reopens following shutdown after a barge hit a bridge

An Oklahoma highway has been reopened following its closure for a few hours on Saturday after a bridge over the Arkansas River was struck by a barge. Troopers with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol closed … more

3/31/24

Filing reopens Tuesday for 154th District seat

Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft's office has announced an extended candidate filing deadline for several state offices, including that of 154th District Representative David Evans of West Plains, who officially withdrew from the race on Monday after announcing his retirement on March 11. more

By KIMBERLY LANGSTON, KIMBERLYL@WPDAILYQUILL.NET | 3/30/24

Running to collect Easter eggs filled with candy and small toys, members of Keena Simpson's kindergarten class made the most of their last day of school before a four-day Easter weekend. The students were part of a group that included seven kindergarten classes from West Plains Elementary School, and about 3,000 eggs donated by West Vue Nursing Home and parents of the kindergartners were spread over the lawn of the facility. Some of the eggs were marked with numbers corresponding to larger prizes of filled baskets and toys. The Easter egg hunt, held this year for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, is intended to encourage interaction between the children and West Vue residents, who watched the fun from the sidelines.

West Vue resumes hosting annual Easter egg hunt

3/30/24

Arkansas, local officials mark anniversary of tornadoes that killed four and destroyed homes

Arkansas and local officials are marking the one-year anniversary of tornadoes that devastated the state and killed four people. Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Friday visited a title company in … more

By ANDREW DeMILLO | 3/29/24

Shannon VonAllmen, left, executive director of Birthday Blessings, and volunteer Jackie Kelly wrap birthday gifts for children in foster care. Last year, the nonprofit filled more than 1,750 service requests from children in foster care across the state.

Birthday Blessings’ annual fundraiser campaign starts Monday

Birthday Blessings, a West Plains-based nonprofit that provides resources to local foster kids in communities across Missouri, is holding its annual Birthday Bash Campaign starting Monday and running through Friday. During this time, an anonymous donor will match funds up to a total of $5,000. The campaign goal this year is to raise $15,000. more

3/29/24

Mayor Topliff shares 2023 highlights; city attorney Charles Cantrell to retire

During this month’s meeting of the West Plains City Council, Mayor Mike Topliff gave a state of the city address, summarizing 2023 and commenting on projects that are still underway and plans for the future. more

BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON, KIMBERLYL@WPDAILYQUILL.NET | 3/29/24

Deep South News Digest, 1pm update

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

3/29/24

On Friday morning, West Plains city workers began the temporary closure of some streets near the square in preparation for next weekend's four-day eclipse celebration, Party in the Path. The closures are at the intersections of Cass Avenue at Washington Avenue, and at Dixon Street at Washington Avenue, shown here. City officials say the effort is to increase pedestrian safety between parking lots and storefronts on Washington Avenue. In coordination with Missouri State University-West Plains, another temporary closure is planned for Garfield Avenue between West Main Street and Cass Avenue.

Several downtown streets temporarily closed ahead of eclipse celebration

3/29/24

Ozark Co. woman charged with rape, incest after genetic testing

Tabatha R. Adam, 27, Wasola, is charged with second-degree statutory rape and incest, both felonies, after it was alleged she sexually assaulted a teenaged family member, resulting in the birth of a child. more

BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON, KIMBERLYL@WPDAILYQUILL.NET | 3/29/24

Magnitude 2.8 earthquake shakes southern Illinois; no damage or injuries reported

A magnitude 2.8 earthquake has been reported in southern Illinois, near the Missouri state line. The U.S. Geological Survey reports that the earthquake was detected about 6:55 p.m. Thursday north of … more

3/29/24