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Recent crashes injure three area residents
A Mtn. Grove resident was injured in a two-vehicle crash at 3:55 p.m. Tuesday on west U.S. 60, a quarter-mile west of Norwood in Wright County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol more
Ozark Co. caregiver charged with abuse, exploitation of women in her care
A caregiver from Ozark County who allegedly pressured her employer to add her name to a property deed and took money from another person without permission now faces felony charges. more
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Kosh gang member sentenced to federal prison
Tanner S. Huffman, 30, Koshkonong, was sentenced Thursday by U.S. Chief District Judge Beth Phillips to eight years and six months in federal prison without parole for illegally possessing a firearm. According to court documents, he was a member of the Gangster Disciples and third in command locally as of 2020. more
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Alderman Anderson resigns from Mtn. View City Council
Another seat has opened up on the Mtn. View City Council with the resignation of East Ward Alderman Murray Anderson, just one month after the other alderman for the East Ward, Steven Sills, stepped down, citing personal reasons. more
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FILE - A group from St. Michael the Archangel School in Findlay, Ohio, gathers during the Ohio March for Life rally at the Ohio State House in Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 6, 2023. Abortion is expected to be a major issue in 2024 for voters, courts and state lawmakers. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, file)
What to know about abortion policy across the US heading into 2024
Abortion is going to be a major issue in the U.S. again in 2024, the second full year after the nation's top court ended a right to abortion and making it largely a state issue. After prevailing on … more
Mo Dept. of Ag clears Santa to spread Christmas cheer (copy)
Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn and Missouri State Veterinarian Dr. Steve Strubberg on Friday approved livestock movement papers for nine reindeer. Santa Claus from the North Pole applied for the permit last week, providing proof of the healthy herd through a certificate of veterinary inspection signed by licensed veterinarian Dr. Hermey Elf. more
Missouri State University-West Plains graduate Heather Day, West Plains, received the MSU Citizen Scholar Award during the Board of Governor’s meeting Thursday in Springfield. The award is given annually to students “who exemplify the concept of a citizen scholar.” Day is a 2023 graduate of MSU-WP. From left are MSU Board of Governor member Ann Kampeter, Jefferson City; MSU Board Chair Christopher Waters, Kansas City; Day; and MSU Student Board member Bradley Cooper, Willard.
MSU-WP alumna receives Citizen Scholar Award
Missouri State University-West Plains graduate Heather Day, West Plains, was among six students who received Missouri State University’s 2023-2024 Citizen Scholar Award. more
MSU-WP offers commercial drone piloting class
Area residents interested in flying drones commercially can attend a workshop at Missouri State University-West Plains Jan. 10 through 12 to help them prepare for the Federal Aviation Administration’s certification exam. more
Members of West Plains Elks Lodge 2418 recently presented a check to Dylan Tribble, of Pomona, for his Coats for Kids program. Tribble began the program in 2020, raising $6,000 to buy over 300 coats to distribute that December to elementary schools in Dora, Koshkonong and West Plains. The Elks donation of $2,021 is the largest single donation the local program has received, said a spokesperson for the Elks. From left: Shown in no particular order are Elks members David Ramey, Danny Cobb, Mark Herring, Bobby Pankey, Richard Shertz, Gary Brower, Brandon Trail, Kaye Huff, Cindy Brower, Steve Barret, Charlene Barret, Fay Denton and Richard Huff, and Tribble, front row, right.
WP Elks donate over $2K to Coats for Kids
Model Railroad Club display on exhibit at Harlin Museum
The West Plains Model Railroad Club has its sixth annual December Display set up through Dec. 30 at the Harlin Museum, 405 Worcester St. in West Plains. There are three large setups with plenty to bring out the kid in everyone and spark the imagination. The display includes a Christmas train that runs through a snowy village, miniature scenes, movie vehicles and a motorized carnival, plus visitors may purchase tickets for a chance to win a starter train set. Hours are 2 to 6 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays and noon to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Christmas Eve. The museum will be closed Christmas Day, but the display will be open again from noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 26 through 30. Club members promise new things to see on layouts of various sizes and scales, and visitors are invited to look for bears, a sniper and other "hidden" items located in the highly detailed landscapes. Admission is free, but donations are welcome to help pay club costs, and train-related items will be available for purchase. more
The Clear Springs Fire Department held a giveaway drawing for a gun and accepted monetary donations to raise $3,613 for Texas County Shop with a Hero program. According to officials, it is the largest donation that Clear Springs Fire Department has made to the annual program. “This donation ensures that we can help an additional 35 children have a better Christmas,” said program Chair Bennie Cook. “I would like to thank Clear Springs Rural Fire Assistant Chief, Sonny Holden, Fire Chief Troy Bradford, Clear Springs Fire Board President Linda Bradford, Clear Springs Volunteer Sasha Holden and the members of Clear Springs Fire Department for everything they do for Clear Springs and Texas County.” Cook added, “Our fundraising goal is $25,000 and this donation will help us exceed that goal.” To learn more about the Texas County Shop with a Hero Program, call Cook at 417-260-2382.
Clear Springs VFD makes its largest donation to Shop with a Hero
Wendy Lott, center, with the Missouri Department of Conservation Twin Pines Conservation Education Center in Winona recently made a special visit to Summersville Branch Library. While there, she read a book to children present and answered their questions about red foxes. Together, Lott and the children worked to make red fox Christmas tree ornaments from natural materials. The children enjoyed the visit, said Librarian Kathie Cox, who added she also enjoyed the visit.
Kids learn about red foxes at Summersville Library
Two men charged with sexual assault in separate Douglas County cases
Sexual assault charges have been filed against two area men in separate Douglas County cases. Both cases are being prosecuted by Douglas County Prosecutor Matthew Weatherman. more
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MO--Missouri Digest, 1pm update, MO
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Felony charge filed against man accused of punching, threatening Alton officer
Kasey R. Gilpin, 29, Alton, has been charged with first-degree assault, a felony, after he allegedly punched an Alton police officer in the head as the officer attempted to intervene during a domestic altercation. more
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Editorial Roundup: Missouri
Kansas City Star. December 18, 2023. Editorial: Missouri AG isn’t defending free speech. He’s just trying to boost Elon Musk’s X Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is cracking … more
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The staff of the West Plains Daily Quill wish all a festive and warm holiday season. As a reminder, the office will be closed on Christmas and New Year’s Day, with normal office hours resuming the Tuesdays following both holidays. Early deadlines are in effect for several upcoming issues: obituaries meant for this Saturday’s Gazette must be submitted to the Quill by 11 a.m. Thursday, and those meant to print Dec. 30 are due by 11 a.m. Dec. 28. All ads, including classifieds and legal notices meant for Dec. 27 publication must be submitted and approved by the advertiser by 5 p.m. Friday, and those for Jan. 3 must be likewise submitted and approved by 5 p.m. Dec. 29. Staff members are, from left, Commercial Printing Supervisor Jacob Simpson, customer service representative Durreall VonAllmen, sales representative Vicky Rutter-Grisham, Managing Editor Abby Hess, sales representative Travis Rhoads, staff writer Kimberly Langston, General Manager Chris Herbolsheimer and commercial printing staff Monty Reynolds. Debbie Wells is also a customer service representative and Carol Mayfield is a staff member in the commercial printing department.
‘Season’s Greetings’ from the Quill
House fire near Peace Valley claims two lives
A house fire that was reported at about 11:40 p.m. Thursday near Peace Valley resulted in the deaths of two people, but the cause of the blaze as been listed as undetermined by the Missouri Division of Fire Safety (DFS) because of the extent of the structure damage. more
MO--Missouri Digest, 2pm 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
TCMH reports surge in respiratory viruses
Texas County Memorial Hospital's emergency room in Houston has seen an increase in positive respiratory virus cases as Missouri enters its respiratory virus season, hospital board members learned during their most recent monthly meeting Nov. 28. more
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