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

The highlights of Wednesday's AP Sports report. An up-to-the minute listing of all stories planned, including World Cup coverage, and all games and events, is available in Coverage Plan on AP … more

Authorities want a man brought to back to Oklahoma to face charges in the execution-style killings of four people at a marijuana farm after he was arrested in South Florida. The Oklahoma State Bureau … more

Republican Gov. Mike Parson has named his general counsel, Andrew Bailey, to be state attorney general. Parson on Wednesday appointed Bailey to replace Republican U.S. Sen.-elect Eric Schmitt as the … more

Mark C. Gianunzio, 61, Dora, suffered fatal injuries Monday afternoon on CC Highway when the 1926 Ford Model T he was driving struck a pickup truck, according to Troop G of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Willow Springs. more

The West Plains City Council approved several resolutions during its most recent meeting, with one calling for measures to create federal railroad authority quiet zones within city limits.  more

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Oklahoma police have identified a suspect in the weekend slayings of four people at a marijuana farm but say they aren’t releasing a name because doing so could put more people in danger. … more

State officials say the operator of an Orlando amusement park ride from which a Missouri teenager fell to his death should pay a $250,000 fine and can never hold a ride permit in Florida again. … more

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

Editor’s note: In observation of National Homeless Awareness Month, recognized each November, the Quill is publishing a series giving voice to members of the local community who have known what it’s like to be without a permanent place to call home. In this small series, the Quill talks to a family with young children who are currently benefiting from the support offered at Martha Vance Samaritan Outreach Center in West Plains, and a former resident of the shelter who gives back by volunteering his services when he can. Part one of the series was printed in Tuesday's Quill. See Friday’s Quill for part three. more

Kansas City Star. November 15, 2022. Editorial: A question for the GOP in Kansas, Missouri and beyond: Are we still the Party of Trump? For many Americans, Donald Trump’s decision to run … more

Editor’s note: In recognition of National Homeless Awareness Month, recognized each November, the Quill is publishing a series giving voice to members of the local community who have known what it’s like to be without a permanent place to call home. In this small series, the Quill talks to a family with young children who are currently benefiting from the support offered at Martha Vance Samaritan Outreach Center in West Plains, and a former resident of the shelter who gives back by volunteering his services when he can. See Wednesday’s Quill for part two. more

During its November session, the West Plains City Council held public hearings before voting to adopt proposed budgets for the current and upcoming fiscal year, along with first readings of bills to increase electric, water, sewer and sanitation rates. more

Missouri’s transportation system is a tremendous asset including 33,825 miles of roads and 10,387 bridges. The system ranks among the largest for any state in the nation. The Missouri Department of Transportation working with its statewide regional planning partners have identified $1 billion in annual unfunded needs. From the broader unfunded needs, MoDOT has developed a High Priority Unfunded Needs list to guide the development of projects into funded projects as state and federal transportation funds increase. more

Those getting ready to do their Christmas shopping are invited to pick up some extra children’s gifts to take to The Bridge Church, in the building formerly known as The Barn Event Center, 10105 South U.S. 63, West Plains, for the 11th annual Toys for Tots Christmas Concert Dec. 2 and 3. more

Ozarks Food Harvest has set a fundraising goal of $60,000 for Giving Tuesday to help provide food for families facing hunger this holiday season. more

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