A head-on collision on Highway 14 west of Route O sent two men to the hospital with serious injuries and left a toddler with ...

A 10-year-old girl from De Soto, Illinois, sustained minor injuries after being struck by a jet boat while swimming in the ...

At approximately 10 p.m. on Wednesday evening, officers with the Salem Police Department responded to the 700 block of south ...

A 19-year-old male from Willow Springs was injured in a single-vehicle crash early Friday morning, July 4, on U.S. Highway 160, about five miles west of West Plains. According to the Missouri State ...

The Ozarks Heritage Research Center (OHRC) at Missouri State University–West Plains will host a public presentation on the rise and fall of the Ozarks Regional Commission (ORC) at 6 p.m., Tuesday, ...

A Jackson County circuit judge has issued a preliminary injunction halting enforcement of Missouri’s abortion bans and several targeted restrictions, clearing the way for the state’s two Planned ...

On Friday, July 3, 2025, Joel Mitchell, a resident of Birch Tree, Missouri, was arrested and formally charged with Sodomy – Second Degree, a Class D Felony under Missouri law. This charge stems from a ...

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is accepting applications for the 126th Recruit Class. The Patrol is encouraging qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply. Testing will be held in Jefferson ...

The West Plains Revitalization organization held a groundbreaking ceremony during last nights Downtown Stroll to signify the beginning of the alleyway activation project. West Plains Downtown alleyway ...

At 1:41 p.m. on Thursday, July. 3, 2025, resident Jones, Arlen DOC No. 1298975, was pronounced dead at South Central Correctional Center medical unit in Licking, MO. Jones was an 86-year-old resident ...

The 4th of July is the absolute worst time of year for anxious pets. So many pets, both dogs and cats, are terrified of fireworks and will run away from their homes – even those who typically stay ...

As we celebrate our Nation’s Independence Day, I want everyone to enjoy a safe and responsible July 4th holiday. Here is a few things to keep in mind: Fireworks Safety: Keep a bucket of water or hose ...