Officials with the West Plains Police Department and the R-7 School District have released information about threats made earlier this week and last week the West Plains Middle School. more

West Plains R-7 School District officials have announced the appointment of Michelle Miller as the new social worker for the district, effective immediately. Miller, a dedicated and experienced counselor, has been a valued member of the West Plains Elementary team, where she has made a significant impact on students' lives, said district officials. more

The response of Missouri college presidents to desegregation in 1950 will be the topic of a Black History Month presentation Feb. 27 hosted by the Ozarks Heritage Research Center (OHRC) at Missouri State University-West Plains. more

Rayetta A. Wiggs, 49, West Plains, has been charged with first-degree assault, resulting in injury or involving a special victim, and third-degree assault on a special victim after allegedly kicking a pregnant emergency medical technician (EMT) in the abdomen and lower back, and punching a second EMT. more

A former West Plains lawyer, Schuyler Laverentz, has been suspended from practicing law for two years after the Missouri Supreme Court found he violated several rules of professional conduct. The decision was based on the testimony and opinion offered by members of the state's Disciplinary Hearing Panel and the testimony of Laverentz, who represented himself at the hearing. more

The Howell County Sheriff's Office has confirmed to the Quill that Levi D. Gunter, 42, West Plains, is the deceased man found Jan. 29 on a Howell County property. more

Excitement is building as the April 8 total solar eclipse approaches, presenting a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the Ozarks. While the path of the eclipse stretches from Texas to Maine across the U.S., West Plains has the good fortune of being in the middle of it all and with totality surpassing three minutes. more

In the heart of West Plains, a narrative unfolds that binds the aspirations of its youth with the leadership of Gov. Mike Parson. This story is not just about policies and state addresses; it's a testament to the power of education, mentorship and the spirit of individuals like Joan Dietrich, affectionately known as "Mama Joan," whose dedication to the Jobs for America's Graduates (J.A.G.) program at West Plains High School has illuminated paths for countless students. more

The final three candidates for the next president of Missouri State University will take part in a series of open forums across the university system in February, officials announce.  more

The Missouri Association of Prosecuting Attorneys (MAPA) recently recognized 154th District Rep. David Evans, West Plains, chair of the Missouri House Judiciary Committee, as MAPA’s 2023 Legislative Champion. more

With law enforcement citing excessive speed and the presence of narcotics discovered as part of a crash investigation, a West Plains man has been charged by a grand jury with first-degree involuntary manslaughter relating to a fatal crash in May 2023. more

In what Ozarks Healthcare officials describe as “a powerful demonstration of community spirit,” employees of Wood & Huston Bank in West Plains teamed up to raise $3,221.85 for the OZH Mobile Mammography Unit. more

Where is the best place to buy that special someone a dozen roses? Where is the best place to go when you’re craving some barbecue or an adult beverage? What nonprofit do you think does the most for our communities? more

Two West Plains residents have each been charged with two counts of second-degree drug trafficking and a count of keeping or maintaining a public nuisance after a narcotics search warrant was executed by the West Plains Police Department Jan. 23 at a home on Allen Street. more

As the April 8 total solar eclipse approaches, the community is stepping forward to help make the “Party in the Path,” which is focused on the eclipse and planned to be a fun and memorable event. Support for the event comes from those who are volunteering to assist with the festivities, set for April 5 through 8, and the businesses sponsoring individual activities. more