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 Missouri Department of Social Services Family Support Division has issued an alert to all who participate in SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as food stamps) about a concerning increase in theft related to skimming and cloning of Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards. Many Missouri residents have reported their benefits being stolen, with most incidents occurring in stores outside the state. 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

Birthday Blessings, a West Plains-based nonprofit organization supporting foster kids, is having a Thanksgiving Double the Impact Campaign beginning Monday and running through Nov. 22. An anonymous supporter will match donations up to a total of $5,000 during this time, organization officials announced.  more