A delightful blend of dark humor, melodious tunes and a man-eating plant is set to grace the stage of the historic Avenue Theatre this summer. more

In response to worsening drought conditions in the northern half of the state, Gov. Parson this week announced that the state is making provisions for family farms to use its resources to get emergency hay and water. more

Two area men are preparing to graduate from the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy. more

Missouri State University-West Plains will offer its annual Summer Scholars Academy July 17 through 20. more

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The draft Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) for Fiscal Years 2024-2028 was recently presented to the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission. The draft five-year program includes funding from general revenue — passed by the Missouri General Assembly — to widen and improve Interstate 70, fix low-volume minor roads and upgrade railroad safety crossings. A 30-day public review and comment period began June 7. more

Andrew L. Inman, 36, Myrtle, suffered serious injuries in a rollover crash at 3 p.m. Tuesday on V Highway 5 miles west of Myrtle in Oregon County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. more

Gregory S. Kinkade, 60, whose address in digital court records is listed as in Mansfield in Wright County, is charged in Douglas County after allegedly shooting a rifle at a vehicle on property off of U.S. 62, striking the vehicle several times and pointing a revolver at a person while threatening them. more

The West Plains R-7 School District Communications Office has won the Gold Award in the Interactive & Social Media category of the Hermes Creative Awards, district officials announced Wednesday . more

A woman from Kingman, Ariz., is in custody on a first-degree murder charge filed in Shannon County that was bound over to a higher court this week. more

Missouri State University-West Plains Chancellor Dennis Lancaster spoke Wednesday afternoon to a group of first-term Missouri state legislators. more

The head count of every U.S. resident in 2020 helped guide the distribution of $2.8 trillion in annual federal spending, underscoring the importance of participating in the once-a-decade census. … more

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A Springfield man was sentenced in federal court this week for his role in a scheme to transport tens of thousands of stolen catalytic converters across state lines as part of a multimillion-dollar business. more

Missouri State University-West Plains has been awarded a $437,000 grant from the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) to expand the Terry L. “Bo” Pace Advanced Welding and Fabrication Technology Program. DRA announced the award on Monday. more

Bids are due at 11 a.m. Thursday for road and asphalt oil to be purchased by Howell County for a time period that begins Thursday and runs through Sept. 1. more

The West Plains Public Library Summer Reading Program started Tuesday at the West Plains Public Library, 750 W. Broadway, with the theme "All Together Now." more

Eleven area school districts, two of which have a fleet of more than 20 buses, earned impressive perfect scores in required annual bus inspections and thus, the eligibility to display the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Total Fleet Excellence sticker, announced patrol officials. more

Kansas City Star. June 8, 2023. Editorial: What kind of world is it that trans people have to beg for sanctuary in KC, Lawrence? Do you smell smoke? Yes, you do, and that’s because the … more