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The former International Shoe Factory building has been purchased by Missouri State University-West Plains. Plans are for student residents to move in for the spring 2024 semester..
MSU-WP purchases former shoe factory building that housed the Grizzly Lofts
Members of the Missouri State University Board of Governors approved the purchase of the building that houses the Grizzly Lofts residence hall for $4.5 million during a special closed session meeting on Nov. 15 in Springfield. more
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Troop G members named State Team Members for November
Missouri State Highway Patrol Sgt. Adam R. Johnson and Cpl. Johnathan R. Roberts have been named Missouri State Team Members of the Month for their life-saving water rescue of two campers, announce officials with the State Department of Public Safety. Johnson and Roberts serve in Highway Patrol Troop G, headquartered in Willow Springs. more
Finnegan Owen is by far the youngest resident at Martha Vance Samaritan Outreach Center, having been born Nov. 3 to Alex McHenry and Mike Owen as the two dive into first-time parenthood while looking for housing and jobs. They have been at the center for about three months now, after spending some time with family members and relocating to West Plains from Mt. Vernon. The two are 2022 graduates of Willow Springs High School and have been together for going on two years.
New parents' Christmas wish: A good job for dad
Alex McHenry, 18, and Mike Owen, 19, arrived at Martha Vance Samaritan Outreach Center on Aug. 7; their son Finnegan Owen arrived Nov. 3, joining his young parents at the only home he's known so far. more
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Douglas County man charged after alleged assault leaves man comatose
An Ava man awaiting trial on felony charges in three Christian County cases is now charged with five felonies in Douglas County after allegedly beating two men to unconsciousness, one of whom reportedly became comatose. more
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Elliot announces campaign for 153rd District House seat
Cattle farmer and small business owner Keith Elliott of Doniphan has declared his candidacy for the Missouri House of Representatives in the 153rd District, encompassing parts of Oregon, Shannon and Howell counties, as well as Ripley, Carter and Wayne counties. more
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Woman dies in head-on crash in Douglas County
A Christian County woman suffered fatal injuries in a head-on crash at 10:54 a.m. Nov. 13 at the intersection of Highway 14 and O Highway in Douglas County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. more
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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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
'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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Sharp Co. Sheriff: Hunters' deaths linked to propane
Two hunters died and another became ill from carbon monoxide poisoning Sunday while sleeping in a hunting cabin in Wirth, Ark., a small community in Sharp County located about 13 miles southeast of Mammoth Spring. The men were reportedly family members who had been staying at the cabin all weekend. more
Woman charged with drunk driving after paralyzing crash
A Wright County woman has been charged with six felonies after allegedly driving drunk and causing a rollover accident that resulted in paralyzing injuries for another driver. more
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Man faces felony charges after Aug. crash
A West Plains area man has bonded out on a $50,000-bond Oregon County warrant issued Oct. 26 following a traffic crash near Rover, public court records show. more
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Man wanted on felony warrant after Aug. crash
A West Plains area man is wanted on a $50,000-bond Oregon County warrant issued Oct. 26 following a traffic crash near Rover, public court records show. more
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Commission: Winter road equipment bids due Monday
Bids for a salt spreader bed, snow plow blade and bed liner to be used by the Northern Howell County Commission Road and Bridge Department are due to the commission by 11 a.m. and are on the tentative agenda to be opened and considered during the commission’s Monday session. more
Texas Co. sheriff investigating shooting death in Bucyrus area
Texas County Sheriff Scott Lindsey is reporting an investigation into a fatal shooting that happened about 3 a.m. Wednesday in the area of Bucyrus, about five miles west of Houston. more
Gov. Mike Parson gave remarks on Tuesday preceding the groundbreaking of a building on the Missouri State University-West Plains campus that will house the university's TJ Swift House A.S.C.E.N.D. Program. A.S.C.E.N.D. stands for Autism Support Can Empower New Directions, and is already in place at MSU-WP, offering support services for students with autism. Other speakers included MSU President Clif Smart, MSU-WP Chancellor Dennis Lancaster, Tracey Hollis of TJ Swift House and 33rd District State Sen. Karla Eslinger, who introduced Parson.
Governor attends MSU-WP groundbreaking for Center for Autism and Neurodiversity
Gov. Mike Parson visited West Plains on Tuesday to attend a groundbreaking ceremony for the building that will permanently house an existing autism student support program at Missouri State University-West Plains. more
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Troop G: Edgar Springs woman dies in Texas Co. crash
An Edgar Springs woman died after she was thrown from her vehicle during a rollover accident, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Troop G. more
The West Plains Walmart grand reopening celebration on Friday included the presentation of checks to several local nonprofit groups, including $5,000 to the West Plains R-7 Bridges program. Bridges helps provide clothing, hygiene items, school supplies to students in need, the purpose to help keep them focused on their studies. Walmart’s festivities were held to mark the completion of a monthlong renovation project, finishing touches for which are still underway. Watch the Quill this week for more about the day’s events and the remodel. From left: Walmart Coach Crystal Davis, Asset Protection Coach Kevin Rockwell, Online Pickup/Delivery Coach Ray Epperson, Bridges Coordinator Cyndi Wright, Store Manager James Melvin, Store Lead Jennifer Day and store Coaches Jennifer Rumple and Jen Danford.
WP Walmart celebrates remodel by giving back
Summersville resident slain on Indiana interstate, authorities report
A Summersville resident was fatally injured early Thursday morning while walking along Interstate 65 in Lafayette, Ind., authorities have reported. more
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Collector Crow: 2023 tax statements have 2 helpful new features
2023 Howell County tax statements are in the mail and County Collector Janet Crow is drawing residents’ attention to a new, updated look to this year’s forms. Crow’s office began mailing the statements today. more
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