A Summersville semitruck driver who was involved in a fatal 2020 crash in West Plains has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after being found guilty of first-degree involuntary manslaughter. The crash had resulted in the death of a woman from Dora, Anna Hambelton. more

A South Dakota resident arrested by the Oregon County Sheriff's Department Aug. 24 after a police pursuit that began near downtown West Plains now faces additional charges following the alleged assault of a Howell County Sheriff's Office jailer, resulting in serious injuries to the jailer. more

Two area men have been charged after alleged internet communications with youths, including sending sexually graphic photos. more

A Jefferson County man recently arrested on Howell County charges of third-degree domestic assault and first-degree child endangerment with substantial risk, also had active warrants out of St. Louis County for failure to appear on felony charges. more

An Ozark County man already facing eight felony charges from a July incident in which he allegedly shot at a man from a vehicle has been charged with six more felonies after allegedly shooting a rifle-caliber pistol as several people fled. One of those fleeing was struck in the head by a bullet and injured, law enforcement reported. more

During Thursday’s regular session of the Howell County Commission, County Collector Janet Crow is expected to make a presentation regarding her tax sale surplus report. The presentation is set to begin at 11 a.m. and concerns the surplus tax sale that was held Aug. 28. more

A meeting held Tuesday evening at Great Rivers Distributing, Pomona, featured speakers who talked about the history of the Heritage Business Park, where Great Rivers and several other businesses are located, and the future of high speed internet in the area. more

Silver Springs Ranch, just southeast of West Plains, was a stop Monday afternoon on Missouri's 8th Congressional District U.S. Rep. Jason Smith’s 2023 Farm Tour. more

Residents of Howell and surrounding Missouri counties, including Wright County, are encouraged to bring old and worn-out electronics to one of three upcoming fall electronic waste (E-waste) collection events hosted by the South Central Solid Waste District. more

The National Park Service has released its annual report on tourism dollars spent at communities in the Ozark National Scenic Riverways (ONSR) area, including Shannon County, and the economic impact made by more than a million visitors last year on those communities. more

A Potosi resident charged in Shannon County with three counts of felony statutory sodomy, or attempt, involving a victim younger than 14, is held in Howell County Jail on $250,000 bond. more

The Howell County Sheriff's Department announced this week Deputy First Class Travis Weaver and his K9 partner Ares have completed their training and are ready to work. more

A Thayer woman has died as the result of a head-on collision at 12:37 p.m. Wednesday on south U.S. 63, 2 miles north of Brandsville, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. more

Four felony charges were filed Wednesday against Peace Valley resident accused of assaulting a woman and firing a gun toward a household member in the early morning hours of June 11. more

POMONA — The South Central Ozarks Council of Governments (SCOCOG), headquartered in Pomona and serving seven counties has announced it has received two awards totaling more than $225,000 from the Delta Regional Authority (DRA). more

The West Plains Council on the Arts will host an exhibition, “King of the Ozarks,” by Mtn. Grove photographer Joyce McMurtrey Sept. 1 through Oc.t 20 in the gallery on the mezzanine at the West Plains Civic Center. The gallery is open during regular civic center hours.  more

Editor’s note: In cases of abuse, and particularly when children are involved, the Quill makes every effort to protect the identities of potential victims, including withholding specific details that could be used to identify them. Due to the nature of some alleged crimes, however, at times, minors may still be identifiable. The Quill endeavors to make this as difficult as possible for their privacy. If you suspect a child is being abused, call the Missouri Child Abuse & Neglect Hotline, 800-392-378. If you are experiencing domestic or sexual violence, or if you’re a survivor of the same needing support, call Christos House’s hotline, 800-611-5853. more

A Pottersville man is in Howell County jail on a $100,000-bond warrant after allegedly threatening to shoot a man and firing a gun into the ground directly in front of a woman, causing her to bleed. more

Howell County Commissioners are set to meet in regular session at 10 a.m. Thursday in the conference room on the second floor of the county office building, 35 Court Square in West Plains. more

The Howell County Sheriff’s Office has issued an alert concerning a scam brought to authorities attention by way of “numerous calls” from citizens. more