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Two young men charged with felonies after allegedly stealing rifle, TV
Two West Plains teens have been arrested and are charged with three felonies each after allegedly breaking into a storage unit and taking a gun and other items. more
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Quill introduces new pages with its digital format
With the introduction of the new Monday edition of the West Plains Daily Quill, readers may notice some other changes, as well. more
Teens hurt in Thursday morning crash near Mtn. View
Two teenagers, one from West Plains, suffered serious injuries and a third suffered moderate injuries in a rollover crash at 6:30 a.m. Thursday on W Highway, 10 miles south of Mtn. View, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. more
Moiria Seiber, the executive director of Christos House for over six years who helped guide and grow the organization, marked her last day of work with the organization on Thursday. Sieber oversaw the domestic violence survivor support resource’s move to its current location at 125 Jefferson Ave. in West Plains, and wrote a Community Development Block Grant that secured $1.2 million in funding for the organization’s new domestic and sexual violence shelter, which is in the works. Shelter supervisor Kelli Neel will take over as interim director, said officials. Thursday was also the last day for Ginger Mullins who worked as an outreach advocate for over two years. Front row, from left: Christos House Resale Store Manager Missy Street, Seiber and store cashier Amber Wages. Back row, from left: Office Manager Nicholas Haring, outreach advocate Kenya Cook, Mullins and volunteer Wendy  Ziegler.
Christos House says goodbye to longtime director Sieber
MoDOT plans work on U.S. 63 from Willow Springs to Lanton Road
Beginning Aug. 14, contractor crews will be working to make repairs to slopes on U.S. 63 from Willow Springs to Lanton Road in West Plains in a project anticipated to last until the end of September, Missouri Department of Transportation officials announce. more
Police: Thayer Ave. drug raid leads to five arrests
Late Thursday night, West Plains law enforcement officials conducted a drug raid on Thayer Avenue that resulted in the arrests of five people. more
Stripes or solids? Ozarks Live co-host Tom Trtan lines up shot playing eight-ball pool at KC’s Sports Bistro on Washington Avenue.
2024 eclipse and beyond: Explore West Plains focuses on city's unique features
Coming soon, to a television near you: a four-part video series highlighting West Plains’ favorite murals, eateries and retailers, and the community that frequents them. more
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Second lawsuit brought against Ozark Horizon State School for alleged abuse
A civil lawsuit has been filed against an employee of Ozark Horizon State School, the second of such lawsuits filed by Dayrell Scrivner of Scrivner Law Firm in Branson, after allegations surfaced in February that the employee abused or neglected a student and endangered the child’s welfare. more
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The Greater West Plains Chamber of Commerce held its quarterly new-member meet-and-greet Thursday morning at 10/40 Coffee on Court Square, for prospective and established chamber members to chat, network and share ideas. Executive Assistant Jennifer Dryer made a presentation describing membership benefits including insurance, legislative updates that affect businesses, and networking and advertising opportunities. The event was sponsored by Amazon, which provided complimentary coffee and pastries. Upcoming, the chamber will host its August luncheon noon Thursday in the civic center Magnolia Room; a ribbon cutting ceremony 11:30 a.m. Aug. 21 at Butler Children's Park; a member mixer from 4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 17 at Colton's Steakhouse & Grill; and a Nonprofit Alliance meeting 9 a.m. Aug. 30 at Trillium Trust Community Room in East Towne Village, Bill Virdon Boulevard. For information about membership, call 417-256-4433, email info@wpchamber.com, visit www.chamber.com, follow @wpmochamber on Facebook or stop by the chamber office, open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays at 401 Jefferson Ave. From left: His Place associate pastor Nathan Ogden chats with Amazon representative Todd Ghys, West Plains Public Library Director Dr. Greg Carter crosses paths with chamber board member Eric Gibson, and chamber ambassador Shirley Butler converses with Dryer.
WP Chamber, Amazon host networking event for new and established members
Bridges Back-to-School and Health Fair is Aug. 12
The ninth annual Bridges Back To School Bash and Health Fair will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. Aug. 12 as a drive-thru event. more
This “footprint” is one of the many that appeared on the pages of Wednesday’s Quill, showing businesses and individuals who support family and friends in the fight against cancer. Most individual footprints are in honor or in memory of someone who has had cancer or is battling the disease. By reader request, the Quill will offer a second opportunity for members of the community to honor their loved ones in the Aug. 2 issue of the newspaper. Anyone interested in placing a “footprint” ad should contact the Quill office at 417-256-9191 by 5 p.m. Monday. A portion of the proceeds from each of the footprints will be donated by the Quill to Ozarks Healthcare Cancer Treatment Center.
'Footprints' step up to fight cancer
Jury trials set for WP couple accused of causing toddler's death
A West Plains man is scheduled to soon go to trial on charges relating to the death of a toddler whose autopsy showed blunt force injuries to the head, torso and lower extremities, including significant bruising, scrapes and cuts, along with three broken ribs that were healing. more
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A special Tuesday night performance was given by West Plains rock band BrotherPaint at Wages Brewing Company to debut the band’s original song, “Howell County Line.” The song will be used in a video being coordinated by Explore West Plains to promote the city and all it has to offer. Other highlights captured by the film crew between Tuesday and Wednesday include murals throughout the city, Sugar Lily Floral & Bakery, and several downtown businesses. Filming for the video wrapped up Wednesday. Watch the Quill later this week for the full story. Playing “Howell County Line" are BrotherPaint members Will Brotherton on bass, left, Jared Painter on guitar, center, and James Kennedy on drums.
BrotherPaint debuts 'Howell County Line' for WP promotional video
Diaper Resource Center of WP reaches 350K milestone
The Diaper Resource Center (DRC) in West Plains was organized in early 2015 with the mission “to furnish local distributing agencies with diapers for at-risk, early childhood youth to enhance the families’ resources and improve their well-being,” and eight years into striving toward that goal, it seems to be making strides.   more
The West Plains Daily Quill Weekend Edition will have a new look beginning Saturday. Branded as the “West Plains Gazette,” a nod to the much-loved publication from the 1970s and 80s, the Quill's Saturday edition, the cover of which Quill Managing Editor Abby Hess is proofing here, will still feature the local news the community trusts and expects. Watch local newsstands this weekend for a copy of this artfully redesigned publication.
Continuing the conversation: West Plains Gazette launches Saturday
The dawn of a new era for the West Plains Daily Quill looms large on the horizon. more
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United Way golf tournament rescheduled to Aug. 18
The Heart of the Ozarks United Way has rescheduled its third annual charity golf tournament to Aug. 18. more
Commission to discuss counterterrorism grant
The Howell County Commission is scheduled to meet at 10:45 a.m. Thursday with a representative of the Howell County Sheriff’s Office for a new grant for a counterterrorism officer. more
Delinquent land tax sale not to publish in Quill this year
In a significant change of tradition, the West Plains Daily Quill, will not publish the informational legal notice regarding the annual Howell County Delinquent Land Tax Sale this year. more
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'Footprints' to fight cancer
The "footprints" on the pages of today's Quill list businesses and individuals who support family and friends in the fight against cancer. more
Alleged dispute over money leads to first-degree robbery, assault charges for WP man
Jason L. Brege, 30, West Plains, has been charged after allegedly assaulting a man by punching, kicking and stomping another man in the head until the victim lost consciousness, then emptying the victim’s pockets. more
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