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West Plains schools, including rural K-8 schools in addition to the R-7 district, and His Place Christian Academy will be closed today due to inclement weather forecast this morning, officials announced. more
A Howell County couple are facing felony drug and burglary charges related to the alleged discovery of methamphetamine during a traffic stop and the reported break-in and theft of items from a camper and a home in Willow Springs. more
The Howell County Sheriff's Office has released the name of the man who was struck by a train Monday afternoon, Charles Allen Lightfoot Jr., 49, of West Plains. "Our deepest sympathy goes out to his family and friends," officials with the sheriff's department said. more
Mtn. View-Birch Tree Liberty and West Plains schools have announced no classes will be held Tuesday due to forecast icy weather. Head Start programs in both cities, plus in Licking, will also be closed. more
Craft brewers, distributors and area restaurants will be highlighted at the 11th annual West Plains BrewFest, set for 5:30 to 8 p.m. March 8 in the exhibit hall at the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St., as a fundraiser for West Plains Council on the Arts. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample craft beers, kombucha, specialty drinks, coffees and special food offerings. more
Due to anticipated winter weather, including a forecast of freezing rain, Willow Springs Municipal Court has canceled its docket for Wednesday. more
Driver license exam stations close for holidays more
Emily Godat, an attorney with Legal Services of Southern Missouri (LSSM), signed the historic register of attorneys practicing law in Howell County on Monday. She was accompanied by Corri Mader-Twillman, also an attorney with LSSM and a former public defender. more
In the interest of helping local teens have a memorable experience at their high school formal, volunteers and the Alton Methodist Church have opened a chapter of Becca's Closet, a national nonprofit dedicated to assisting students who otherwise might not be able to afford the expenses normally associated with attending dances. more
Koshkonong Elementary School is the recipient of two awards given by the Policy Research in Missouri Education (PRiME) Center at St. Louis University School of Education for promoting outstanding student growth during the 2023-24 school year. more
The 2025 Explore West Plains guidebook is hot off the presses and now available at the Ozark Heritage Welcome Center, 2999 Porter Wagoner Blvd. It can also be found any West Plains hotel, and guidebook advertisers including medical offices, restaurants, retailers, real estate offices, the Greater West Plains Area Chamber of Commerce and the West Plains Daily Quill. more
The 64 pink ribbons seen throughout today's issue of the West Plains Daily Quill are a joint effort between the Quill and West Plains High School as part of the annual Pink Out campaign to raise funds for local cancer treatment. more
With the Super Bowl coming up Sunday and on the minds of many weekend warriors and armchair coaches alike, game developer Michael Wray, Jr., of Raymondville has presented the second edition of his You're The Coach football table game, available for sale now and designed to capture the imagination and interest of fans of all ages and skill levels. more
Attendees to Project Homeless Connect, held Thursday at the West Plains Civic Center, were given haircuts, food and help with resources. The annual event is organized by Ozark Action each January. more
On Feb. 15, two students at Missouri State University-West Plains will be crowned the 2025 Homecoming King and Queen. more
In a display of community support, Mt. Zion Masonic Lodge 327 of West Plains recently delivered $12,000 to benefit local children. more
West Plains City Council members, with the exception of John Niesen, who was absent, recently voted to approve a building permit request, a resolution regarding an emergency operations plan and the passage of an ordinance needed to complete a plan for battery backup of traffic signal lights. more
City of WP announces design contest more
Suicide has become a growing problem nationwide, and particularly in the Ozarks, where suicide rates are statistically higher than many other parts of the United States. more
Officials at Missouri State University and Missouri State University-West Plains announce that Dr. Robert Greim has joined the West Plains campus as its new director of development. In this role with the MSU Advancement Office, Greim will focus primarily on serving the West Plains campus. more
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