In an effort to inform and protect consumers, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is warnin consumers of the potential for winter weather scams.
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1/17/24
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Ozarks Healthcare officials announce Dr. Troy Caron, board-certified orthopedic surgeon, has been presented the prestigious Award of Fellow by the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics (AOAO).
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1/16/24
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The trial date for a West Plains man charged with sexual assault is set to begin March 20 before Presiding 37th Judicial Circuit Judge Steven Privette, according to court documents.
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON,
KIMBERLYL@WPDAILYQUILL.NET
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1/16/24
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The Southeast Coalition for Roadway Safety is offering grant funding to local schools that hold student lock-in events for Project Prom or high school graduation. Events must include a presentation or activity educating students on highway safety issues within their night’s agenda. Qualifying schools will receive $200 each to assist with event expenses such as location rental, food or entertainment.
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1/16/24
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The Richards School Board will hold its monthly session at 6 p.m. Thursday in the school boardroom.
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BY ABBY HESS,
ABBYH@WPDAILYQUILL.NET
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1/15/24
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Craft brewers, distributors and area restaurants will highlight the 11th annual West Plains BrewFest, set for 5:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 24 in the arena and exhibit hall at the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St. Doors will open promptly at 5:30.
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1/15/24
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David N. Plyushchev, 22, West Plains, has been charged by grand jury indictment with felony second-degree statutory rape after a traffic stop led to the investigation of Plyushchev as the probable father of teen's baby.
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON,
KIMBERLYL@WPDAILYQUILL.NET
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1/15/24
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The Junction Hill School board will hold its January meeting at 6 p.m. today in the school library.
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1/11/24
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Thanks to two West Plains-based efforts to stoke the Christmas spirit and give families and kids a little boost, nearly 700 area children who might not otherwise have had much to celebrate got to be included in the holiday festivities.
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BY ABBY HESS,
ABBYH@WPDAILYQUILL.NET
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1/11/24
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Editor’s note: The following article describes a case of alleged sexual abuse of children spanning several years. While care has been taken to report on these charges with sensitivity to survivors and readers, it may still be disturbing to read. See something, say something: If you suspect a child is being abused, call the Missouri Child Abuse & Neglect Hotline, 800-392-3738. If you are experiencing domestic or sexual violence, or if you’re a survivor of the same needing support, call Christos House’s hotline, 800-611-5853.
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON,
KIMBERLYL@WPDAILYQUILL.NET
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1/11/24
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An alleged assault with a knife during an apparent attempt to steal a pair of tennis shoes has led to four felony charges filed against a West Plains man with a lengthy criminal history.
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON,
KIMBERLYL@WPDAILYQUILL.NET
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1/10/24
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Police announce a narcotics search warrant served Friday on a home on Harlin Drive has resulted in the seizure of suspected methamphetamine, paraphernalia believed to be related to the distribution of illegal drugs, and an illegal firearm.
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON,
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1/9/24
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For the second time in a month, vandalism to machines at the Laundry Land laundromat ON Porter Wagoner Boulevard has resulted in felony property damage charges being filed, this time against two people who were apparently involved in the same incident. The suspects were reportedly recorded committing the alleged crimes on surveillance video during the incidents.
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON,
KIMBERLYL@WPDAILYQUILL.NET
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1/8/24
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On Jan. 27, two students at Missouri State University-West Plains will be crowned the 2024 Homecoming King and Queen.
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1/8/24
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Ozarks Healthcare in West Plains has announced the arrival of the first baby born in 2024 at its Women’s Center, Waylon Cooper.
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1/8/24
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Franklin Delano “Denny” Roth II has announced his candidacy for the Missouri 8th District U.S. Congressional seat currently held by Republican Rep. Jason Smith, of Salem.
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1/3/24
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Jason Smith, U.S. Representative for Missouri's 8th District, recently made a visit to the Ozarks Regional Stockyard in West Plains, available to lend an ear to cattle producers and hear concerns about an industry that brings a lot of dollars to the area.
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON,
KIMBERLYL@WPDAILYQUILL.NET
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1/2/24
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