On May 7, 2025 at approximately 1008 hours the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Ava Police Department, and COMET Drug ...

As Memorial Day approaches and traffic increases, the Arkansas State Police, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the ...

Longtime community leader and dedicated public servant Jim Thompson was honored as the 2025 Distinguished Zizzer Alumnus during West Plains High School’s graduation ceremony, recognizing decades of ...

A unique look into the roots of country music and television history is coming to West Plains on Tuesday, May 13. The Ozarks Heritage Research Center (OHRC) at Missouri State University–West Plains ...

Missouri turkey hunters brought home a banner season this spring, harvesting a total of 51,011 birds—the state’s highest spring turkey harvest since 2006. According to preliminary data from the ...

The West Plains Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for one of its most popular summer events—the Annual Caddyshack Classic Golf Tournament—set for Friday, July 11, 2025, at the West Plains Country Club ...

Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) proudly conferred an Honorary Associate of Arts in General Studies degree upon Crockett W. Oaks Jr. during its 2025 Commencement Ceremony ...

Zizzer Stadium will be closed from Monday, June 2 through Friday, August 1 for Stadium turf field replacement. During this time, no student or community access will be permitted.   STL Cardinals are ...

Red Sox 3, Royals 1 The Royals capped off their homestand with a second straight loss. Kansas City fell to the Boston Red Sox 3-1 in the series finale of a three-game set at Kauffman Stadium. Kansas ...

University of Missouri baseball rode a dominant all-around performance to its third-straight victory, a 10-1 rout of Texas A&M that completed the Tigers’ first Southeastern Conference road series ...

On May 10th, 2025, at approximately 1354 hours, officers were dispatched to a residence located on West Second Street, West Plains, Howell County, Missouri, for a report of a suspicious male who ...

St. Louis Blues President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Doug Armstrong announced today that captain Brayden Schenn and goaltender Jordan Binnington and will represent Canada at the 2025 ...