The third annual Whiskey and Bourbon Fest, hosted by the Community Foundation of West Plains, took place on Friday at the Historic Post Office in downtown West Plains. The event brought together whiskey and bourbon enthusiasts for an evening of tastings, appetizers and community support in a fundraiser for the foundation. more

Officials with the Lincoln School Project announced Monday the historic schoolhouse-turned-community center has received a $10,000 Community Possible grant from the U.S. Bank Foundation. The hefty contribution will further the project's mission to preserve the historic Lincoln School and provide vital arts, culture and educational programming to the community, said officials. more

The Salvation Army is once again seeking volunteers to serve as bell ringers to collect donations for the annual Red Kettle drive from Friday through Dec. 24. more

West Plains City Council members took the final vote on Monday night to increase utility rates; the change will go into effect Jan. 1. more

Readers and visitors to the West Plains Daily Quill’s website may have noticed advertisements on Page A2 of today’s paper and on www.westplainsdailyquill.net: a chance to win $15,000 in the Christmas of a Lifetime National Sweepstakes contest. more

A West Plains woman has been charged with first-degree murder after allegedly shooting her husband multiple times as he fled their house Wednesday evening. more

The West Plains Police Department has announced an investigation into an alleged homicide that occurred at about 9:20 p.m. Wednesday in the area of Columbus Street. Officers reportedly arrived on the scene after hearing several gunshots while they were at a nearby location on Jackson Street to find a 48-year-old man that had been shot and was lying on the front porch of a home. more

West Plains’ historic Lincoln School community center will host Frank Martin III, former editor, publisher and president of the West Plains Daily Quill, for an engaging Fireside Chat at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, and organizers say there are still a few seats available. more

The 13th annual Toys for Tots Christmas Show will be held Dec. 6 and 7, at the Bridge Church, formerly known as the Barn Event Center, located at 10105 South U.S. 63 in West Plains. more

The Howell County Commission will meet in regular session at 10 a.m. Thursday in the conference room on the second floor of the Howell County Office Building, 35 Court Square in West Plains. more

Ground was broken Thursday for Reflection Plaza on the historic grounds of Lincoln School, beginning a project that will culminate with a dedication planned in conjunction with the 71st anniversary of the historic Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision to end racial segregation in U.S. schools. more

State offices will be closed Nov. 28 and 29 by order of Gov. Mike Parson, in recognition of the Thanksgiving holiday. Included among the closures are driver examination stations statewide. more

A West Plains couple accused of neglecting the care of an elderly double amputee and taking money from the victim without permission to has been charged with the felonies of financial exploitation of an elderly person and resisting arrest for a felony. more

The West Plains Housing Authority (WPHA) has partnered with Johnson Controls to improve energy and water use efficiency in 273 housing units in West Plains, including single-family and duplex units and the two apartment towers located near downtown. more

The South Central Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 43 is again hosting its annual Shop With a Cop event and accepting donations cash donations in order to help make the Christmas season brighter for some families in Howell County. It will be the 30th year for the event, which typically benefits about 200 children from low-income families, with the support of local businesses and agencies. more

With just under six weeks to go until Christmas, Santa has already been getting letters from children with special gift requests. more

A 73-year-old West Plains woman suffered moderate injuries in a head-on collision at 12:50 p.m. Thursday on Highway 142, 2 miles west of Thayer in Oregon County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. more

With the early youth firearms and archery portions of deer season freshly completed and the November portion of firearms hunting kicking off today, the West Plains Daily Quill continues a competitive element to its long-held tradition of publishing photos of hunters free of charge. This year’s competition winner will be determined by a people's choice vote. more