City officials explained the cause of a power outage Wednesday morning which affected the eastern portion of West Plains as an over-amperage — excessive draw of electrical current — caused by the extreme cold and the added draw on power from the use of heating devices, causing the system to shut down.
Over-amperage occurs when the demand for electricity exceeds the capacity that a substation or circuit can safely handle, officials explained, and protective systems activate to prevent equipment damage or safety risks , which can result in outages as the system automatically shuts down to safeguard critical infrastructure.
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON,
KIMBERLYL@WESTPLAINSDAILYQUILL.NET
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1/8/25
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West Plains schools will resume classes as normal on Tuesday, officials with the West Plains R-7 District announced.
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1/6/25
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John C. Holstein, a retired judge whose storied career began in Howell County and included serving as chief justice of the Supreme Court of Missouri, died Tuesday, Dec. 31 at his home in Springfield. He was 79.
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1/6/25
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The West Plains Police Department has announced that its high-visibility Driving While Intoxicated Enforcement Campaign, intended to enhance safety during the New Year's Eve holiday, resulted in the arrest of one person on a charge of driving while intoxicated, and additional arrests on a no-bond warrant and driving while revoked or suspended.
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BY QUILL STAFF,
NEWS@WESTPLAINSDAILYQUILL.NET
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1/4/25
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With temperatures expected to dip below freezing this weekend, and likely to stay below freezing during the day throughout the first half of next week, those who are unhoused or in a living situation with inadequate heat might want to consider local services that can offer shelter or a hot meal.
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON and ABBY HESS
NEWS@WESTPLAINSDAILYQUILL.NET
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1/3/25
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2024 was a busy year with plenty for the Quill to report on, from weather events to milestones and plenty in between.
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1/3/25
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Missouri State University-West Plains has been awarded a $359,000 grant to provide continued support for the recent expansion of the nursing program.
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1/1/25
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The December meeting of the West Plains R-7 school board began with an introduction of high school students who took part in fall athletics and activities, some of which have concluded their seasons.
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON,
KIMBERLYL@WESTPLAINSDAILYQUILL.NET
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12/26/24
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12/24/24
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Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn and Missouri State Veterinarian Dr. Steve Strubberg on Friday approved livestock movement papers for nine reindeer. Santa Claus from the North Pole applied for the permit last week, providing proof of the healthy herd through a certificate of veterinary inspection signed by licensed veterinarian Dr. Hermey Elf.
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12/24/24
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Officials with the City of West Plains have announced the appointment of Anthony Abbruzzo as the new manager of the West Plains Civic Center.
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12/23/24
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The efforts of dozens of volunteers and donors, plus some skilled chefs, resulted in food and fellowship for veterans Thursday evening in West Plains. The event was coordinated by Salutes veterans shelter and held at the First Baptist Church Youth Center off of Grove Street.
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON,
KIMBERLYL@WESTPLAINSDAILYQUILL.NET
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12/23/24
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Two people died in a traffic crash at 10:38 p.m. Saturday at the intersection of Ramseur Road and U.S. 160, West Plains police reported.
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12/23/24
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