Log in
Community News
Sort by: Featured Most recent
380 results total, viewing 61 - 80
West Plains city officials and workers, contractors, chamber representatives and community members gathered Monday for a ceremony to celebrate the completed inclusive playground and splash pad at Butler Children's Park on Broadway. The new structure opened at the beginning of summer. "We set out to create something that would be a crown jewel of the city, and I think we've done that," City Community Services Director Todd Shanks said in opening statements, adding the city is proud to now have a park designed to help meet the recreational needs of children of all abilities. Steve Casada, Play & Park Structures Recreational Consultant for Missouri, pointed out West Plains now has the most inclusive children's park in the area, the next closest being in Ozark, about two hours away in Christian County. Casada helped design and build the equipment. Mayor Mike Topliff reminded those present the project has been a long labor of love for the city, and said about a half-mile of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant walking trails have been added. Holding the scissors to cut the ribbon is West Plains Parks Manager Mike Davis, and holding the ribbon are chamber ambassadors Heather Kamps, left, and Cynthia Haigler, right.
Long awaited inclusive park is complete
His Act Drama will present a rip-roaring time with their dinner theater presentation of “Barbecuing Hamlet,” on Aug. 31.
'To BBQ or Not to BBQ': ‘Barbecuing Hamlet’ sizzles onto the stage in West Plains (copy)
When William Shakespeare penned “Hamlet,” little did he know that centuries later, it'd be served up with a side of barbecue sauce and a dash of cowboy beans. Yet, here theater fans stand (or sit, with napkins in laps), eagerly anticipating just that. more
|
Howell Co. Commission to hold public hearing Thurs.
A public hearing regarding the submission of a disaster mitigation grant application will be held Thursday during the regular semiweeklyHowell County Commission meeting. more
Willow Springs building restoration again delayed
During the recent monthly meeting of the Willow Springs City Council, it was suggested there be a meeting between Willow Springs city officials, the Willow Springs Community Foundation and representatives of Oke-Thomas and Associates and Base Construction regarding the derelict McClellan building at 104 E. Main St. in Willow Springs. more
|
WP council gives initial approval for permits to control nuisance animals with firearms
Fireworks at Zizzer home games; a streamlining of the permit process regarding the use of missiles, explosives and firearms; and the setting of a tax levy were all matters brought before West Plains City Council members Monday evening during their regular monthly meeting. more
|
Classes began today for the 2023-2024 school year in West Plains and surrounding rural schools, including Fairview School on K Highway, about 2.5 miles west of West Plains. Kindergartners in Ashley Bray's class, after getting a recess in, got to work writing the letter "A" on their very first school day. Here, Bray gives student Lorenzo some tips on holding his paper in place with one hand and writing with the other. This is the beginning of Bray's 15th year teaching and her ninth as a kindergarten teacher. The school has four kindergarten classrooms this year, with 13 students in Bray's class. Last year, she said, the school had three kindergarten classrooms and 21 students were in Bray's class.
Fairview kindergartners start off year with an 'A'
Passenger dead after motorcycle hits rock
A woman from Mtn. Home, Ark, died of injuries suffered in a crash at 6 p.m. Saturday on Highway 341 in Lone Rock, Baxter County, Ark., about 18 miles south of Mtn. Home, according to the Arkansas State Police. more
New child abduction charges filed against mother in alleged custody dispute
A West Plains woman charged in June with two felony counts of child abduction now faces another two counts after reportedly continuing to defy a court-ordered custody arrangement, instances of which multiple reports have been filed by the children's father with the Howell County Sheriff's Department. more
|
Willow Springs City Council to meet Thursday
Members of the Willow Springs City Council will hold their regular monthly meeting beginning 6 p.m. Thursday at city hall council chambers, 900 W. Main St. in Willow Springs. All are welcome to attend. more
Dennis Crider, locally famed former Sports Editor of the West Plains Daily Quill has been named as a 2023 inductee to the Missouri Photojournalism Hall of Fame.
Dennis Crider to be inducted to Missouri Photojournalism Hall of Fame
The Missouri Photojournalism Hall of Fame, located in Columbia, has announced its 19th group of inductees since its establishment in 2005. Among this year's esteemed honorees is Dennis Crider, who … more
|
New West Plains R-7 School District faculty were introduced by building administrators Tuesday to board members at the start of their regular monthly meeting. West Plains High School Principal Ryan Smith, starting his first school year in that position, mentioned there are 19 new teachers at the high school alone, only four of whom are first-year teachers. In total, there are about 30 new staff members total at the high school. Later in the meeting, District Superintendent Dr. Wes Davis reminded all the district’s administration is grateful to have hired so many experienced teachers for the upcoming school year, some of whom are returning to district employment having worked for other districts or taken a break from the profession. The first day of school for the 2023-2024 school year in West Plains is Aug. 21.
R-7 welcomes new faculty, staff at Tuesday's board meeting
With the new school year just around the corner, members of the West Plains R-7 School Board held their most recent regular monthly meeting Tuesday, a little less than two weeks before classes begin Aug. 21. more
|
Man charged in infant death case
A West Plains man charged with abuse or neglect of a child resulting in death following the drowning of a 6-month-old girl in his care had a blood alcohol level of 0.191% shortly after law enforcement arrived at the scene, according to a statement issued at 4 p.m. Thursday afternoon from the desk of West Plains Police Chief Stephen Monticelli. more
Man charged in infant death case
A West Plains man has been charged with causing the death of a 6-month-old baby after allegedly leaving her unattended in a bathtub seat with water running. more
|
New West Plains R-7 School District faculty were introduced by building administrators Tuesday to board members at the start of their regular monthly meeting. West Plains High School Principal Ryan Smith, starting his first school year in that position, mentioned there are 19 new teachers at the high school alone, only four of whom are first-year teachers. In total, there are about 30 new staff members total at the high school. Later in the meeting, District Superintendent Dr. Wes Davis reminded all the district’s administration is grateful to have hired so many experienced teachers for the upcoming school year, some of whom are returning to district employment having worked for other districts or taken a break from the profession. The first day of school for the 2023-2024 school year in West Plains is Aug. 21.
R-7 welcomes new faculty, staff at Tuesday's board meeting
With the new school year just around the corner, members of the West Plains R-7 School Board held their most recent regular monthly meeting Tuesday, a little less than two weeks before classes begin Aug. 21. more
|
Sheriff's office grants topic of Thurs. meeting
Lt. Jason Long with the Howell County Sheriff’s Office is scheduled to meet with county commissioners at 11 a.m. Thursday for grant discussions during the commission’s regular semiweekly session. more
The West Plains Council on the Arts has issued a call for submissions from artists and creators of two-dimensional and three-dimensional works to enter into two upcoming juried shows. Entries for Deck the Halls, a seasonal celebration are due Oct. 15, and entries for an eclipse-themed exhibit are due March 1, 2024. Submit photos of up to five proposed entries by email to info@westplainsarts.org.
WPCA calls for submissions to Deck the Halls, eclipse exhibits
West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) has issued a call for submissions for two juried exhibits, Deck the Halls and an exhibit to be displayed during the 2024 eclipse celebration in West Plains. more
Mtn. View City Council to discuss police car grant, electric rates Tues.
Mtn. View City Council will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday in city council chambers, 120 N. Oak St. in Mtn. View. All are invited to attend. more
West Plains R-7 school board meets Tuesday
The West Plains R-7 School Board will hold its regular monthly meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday, beginning with a closed session to discuss legal, real estate, personnel and student matters. The meeting will be held in the West Plains High School Library. more
SMITH
Deputy: Pottersville man in jail on $100K bond after threatening neighbors with gun
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
|
R-7 soon to send out student assessment reports
The West Plains R-7 School District will soon be sending out individual student reports derived from statewide assessment results, district officials announced Wednesday afternoon. more
« Prev | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 … 19 | Next »
Currently viewing stories posted within the past 182 days.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.

X
© Copyright 2023 West Plains Daily Quill
Powered by Creative Circle Media Solutions
X