A Calico Rock, Ark., resident perished in a crash that occurred at 7 a.m. Monday on U.S. 63 about 2 miles north of Thayer, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
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10/26/23
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Monday was National Weatherization Day and representatives from Ozark Action Inc. (OAI) are encouraging homeowners and renters to apply for its free home weatherization program.
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10/26/23
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The University of Missouri Howell County Extension office is taking nominations for the Howell County University of Missouri Extension Council. The council is the local link between county residents and the University of Missouri.
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10/25/23
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Officials with the West Plains Downtown Revitalization group say they are “thrilled” to bring back the "spooktacular" fun of Scare on the Square for a second consecutive year, transforming the heart of downtown into a Halloween haven for families and fun-seekers alike.
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10/25/23
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Howell County Commissioners are expected to review and consider bids for a new motor grader for the Southern District Road and Bridge Department during their next semiweekly session, set to begin at 10 a.m. Thursday. Bids are due by 11 a.m. that day.
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10/24/23
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A Birch Tree man has been charged with making a first-degree terrorist threat, a felony, after allegedly posting on social media, stating he was going to buy a firearm with the intention of killing "his abusers at Ozarks Healthcare."
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON,
KIMBERLYL@WPDAILYQUILL.NET
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10/24/23
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10/24/23
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Mtn. View city council members will meet in a special closed session meeting at 5 p.m. today to conduct interviews for a city administrator, amid protests from some citizens that the city can't afford to pay a city administrator, or should at least consider alternatives, partly based on past performance.
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON,
KIMBERLYL@WPDAILYQUILL.NET
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10/24/23
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch. October 20, 2023.
Editorial: In Missouri, as in Washington, political extremism thwarts good public policy
In an unusually blunt assessment of what ails his party, …
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By The Associated Press
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10/23/23
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Tune in to KOLR10’s Ozarks Live! at 3 p.m. Tuesday to see local author Jill Pietroburgo talk about her new book, “Sometimes Grandma Calls me Jean.”
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10/23/23
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Troop G of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, based in Willow Springs, reported three fatal traffic crashes that occurred between Friday morning and Saturday afternoon.
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10/23/23
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The Willow Springs City Council took a moment during its October meeting Thursday evening to reflect on the impact of domestic violence on the community.
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10/23/23
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A Springfield man has been arrested after being on the run from West Plains police and Howell County deputies since Oct. 4, when he fled from them as they tried to arrest him, crashing a stolen vehicle in the process, say authorities.
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON,
KIMBERLYL@WPDAILYQUILL.NET
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10/23/23
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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 …
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10/23/23
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NASCAR Homestead intro wrap (COPY:W0787) <<CAT:Sports>>
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apa338096-Wrap--UNDATED-(Jerry Jordan, correspondent, with race winner Christopher …
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10/22/23
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Editor’s note: The following article describes a case of alleged domestic violence. While care has been taken to report on the allegations with sensitivity, it may still be disturbing to read. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. If you are experiencing domestic or sexual violence, or if you’re a survivor of the same and in need of support, call Christos House’s hotline, 800-611-5853.
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON,
KIMBERLYL@WPDAILYQUILL.NET
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10/20/23
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The West Plains R-7 School Board meeting Tuesday night was concise, partly due to parent/teacher conferences being held that evening at some of the district's schools, but there were updates, announcements and votes, including the declaration of two vehicles as surplus property.
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10/20/23
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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 …
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10/20/23
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EDITORS/NEWS DIRECTORS:
The Biden administration on Wednesday announced $3.5 billion for 58 projects across 44 states to strengthen the nation's electric grid and add more renewable energy, …
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10/19/23
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