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Park University in Missouri lays off faculty, cuts programs amid sharp enrollment drop
The private Park University in Missouri is laying off faculty, cutting programs and closing campuses after a sharp drop in enrollment that echoes what is happening nationally. The school is based in … more
FILE - Glenda Starke wears a transgender flag at a counterprotest during a rally in favor of a ban on gender-affirming health care legislation, March 20, 2023, at the Missouri Statehouse in Jefferson City, Mo. In a lawsuit filed in federal court, Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, two transgender boys are suing the University of Missouri over its decision to stop providing gender-affirming care to minors over concerns that a new state law could create legal issues for its doctors. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
2 transgender boys sue after University of Missouri halts gender-affirming care to minors
Two transgender boys are suing the University of Missouri over its decision to stop providing gender-affirming care to minors over concerns that a new state law could create legal issues for its … more
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Arkansas governor, attorney general urge corrections board to approve 500 new prison beds
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Attorney General Tim Griffin are criticizing the state Board of Corrections for not approving a plan to install 500 temporary prison beds. The Republican … more
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Attorney with local ties takes gun rights case to federal appeals court
An attorney and Nixa resident with ties to the area has a case related to gun rights making its way through the federal appeals court system after it was rejected by the U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri, headquartered in Springfield. more
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Car Mart burglary suspect nabbed for more break-ins
A West Plains man arrested in October after allegedly trying to evade police has now been charged as a suspect in several break-ins and thefts at local businesses that happened in late September and early October, including the Ozarks Healthcare Pharmacy and a nearby church. more
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Deep South News Digest, 1:30 p.m.
Here's a look at how AP's general news coverage is shaping up for select Deep South stories. For up-to-the minute information on AP's complete coverage of Deep South and the rest of the world, visit … more
The Missouri Department of Conservation is investigating the illegal shooting death of a bull elk that occurred opening weekend of deer firearms season. The entire animal was reportedly left where it was shot, and a $20,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to an arrest.
MDC seeks shooter who killed bull elk near Klepzig Mill
The Missouri Department of Conservation is asking the public for help in finding the person who, between Saturday and Sunday, illegally killed and left a bull elk near Klepzig Mill in Shannon County. A local deer hunter found and reported the animal’s location to MDC. more
The West Plains Public Library is holding a Christmas-themed fundraiser for the West Plains Library Foundation and organizers have invited local businesses and organizations to bring and decorate trees, which are now on display in the library. Library patrons may cast $1 votes for their favorite tree through Dec. 16, when a "Festival of Trees" party will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the winner will be announced. The festival will include free hot chocolate, a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and a free book for each child in attendance. The library is also accepting donations of new children's books for the giveaway. Tree themes so far include angels; books and library-related items, shown here; Dr. Seuss; Marvel comic book characters, and more to come.
Monthlong 'Festival of Trees' begins at WP Library
Man convicted in death of woman whose body was found in duffel bag along rural road
A man has been found guilty in the death of a woman whose remains were found inside a duffel bag along a rural road in northwest Missouri. Ariel Starcher was killed at a Kansas City hotel. The St. … more
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FILE - The Missouri Capitol is seen, Sept. 16, 2022, in Jefferson City, Mo. A trial for a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Missouri's new photo identification requirement for voters begins Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. Here's a look at what the law does and why voting rights groups are suing: (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
Missouri's voter ID law is back in court. Here's a look at what it does
A lawsuit has challenged the constitutionality of Missouri’s new law requiring voters to show photo identification to cast a regular ballot. The trial in the case is expected to begin Friday. … more
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A pregnant woman who was put on life support after a Missouri mall shooting has died, police say
Authorities say a pregnant woman who was shot in the head at a Missouri mall last week has died. Police in the Kansas City suburb of Independence confirmed her death Thursday. She had been on life … more
Patrol: Semi rear-ends car, injuring Mtn. View driver
Mary M. Johnson, 54, Mtn. View, suffered minor injuries when her vehicle was struck by a semi-truck at 6 p.m. Tuesday on U.S. 60, a mile east of Cabool in Texas County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. more
MO--Missouri Digest, 1pm 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
'Gross number' of walleye leads to criminal charges
An Ava resident has been charged for allegedly catching and keeping a "gross over-limit" of walleye on two separate occasions in March, the latest crime he is suspected of committing. more
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Volunteers sought to ring bells for Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is once again seeking volunteers to serve as bell ringers to collect donations for the annual Red Kettle drive from Nov. 24 through Dec. 24. Individuals and groups of all ages are invited. more
Mtn. View town hall, city council meeting turns contentious over city administrator position
MOUNTAIN VIEW — A town hall meeting held prior to Tuesday's Mtn. View City Council meeting was meant to allow public commentary and discussion of a controversial proposal to hire a city administrator. The position has reportedly had hit-and-miss success in the past and, some argue, the city can't afford the salary. more
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Phillip Brege, city electric department employee, checks and changes bulbs on a Christmas wreath downtown. Three city crews were out Monday under blue skies and in warm temperatures, getting West Plains spruced up for the holiday season. Drivers around town may have noticed some of the snowflake lights that grace the city's main streets have also started going up, and the city Christmas tree will go up at the end of November. As of today, Christmas is only 39 days away.
Decking the streets with bows and wreaths
FILE - A woman pushes a shopping cart at a Walmart in Rolling Meadows, Ill., on Nov. 5, 2020. Walmart reports earnings on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
Walmart attracts more shoppers seeking to cut spending in Q3, but muted expectations spook investors
Walmart extended its streak of strong quarterly gains heading into the holiday season as its low-prices continue to attract shoppers looking for deals in a tough economic environment. Walmart … more
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FILE - United Auto Workers members hold picket signs near a General Motors assembly plant in Delta Township, Mich., Sept. 29, 2023. About 46,000 United Auto Workers at GM are expected to wrap up voting on a tentative contract agreement in a close race that will decide the fate of the deal that ended a six-week strike. The union is expected to announce GM results Thursday evening. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Autoworkers to wrap up voting on contract with General Motors Thursday in a race too close to call
About 46,000 United Auto Workers at General Motors on Thursday are expected to wrap up voting on a tentative contract agreement in a close race that will decide the fate of the deal that ended a … more
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