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

At 6 p.m. Thursday, Flotsam Farm will host guest speaker Jared Phillips, who will present "The Unified Approach: Rebuilding Ozark Small Farms via OOGA, OSFVP and FORGE, 1980-2000." more

Walmart ratcheted up sales and profits again in the third quarter with its comparatively low prices proving a powerful draw for shoppers seeking to cut spending where they could. The nation’s … more

A federal judge in Delaware has dismissed a lawsuit filed by former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee against social media giant Meta over advertisements using his name and image to sell CBD products. … 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

A man and a child were found dead inside a Missouri home and a sheriff's deputy was injured after the man and police exchanged gunfire. The state patrol says that a Lawson police officer and a … more

Some Arab Americans are expressing concern over Donald Trump's picks for key positions  in his next administration. The picks have been described as a pro-Israel “dream team” by a conservative … more

A group of 32 students from the United States have been selected to attend the University of Oxford as part of the prestigious Rhodes scholar program in the coming year. They have a wide range of … more

NHL Blues 3 Bruins 2, OT <<CAT:Sports-Hockey>> NHL Blues 3 Bruins 2, OT-Ferry apa400220-Question and Answer Session--BOSTON-(Dave Ferry, AP correspondent)-“in a … 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

Ozark National Scenic Riverways experienced widespread flooding following significant rainfall that started on Nov. 3. The upper Current River reached historic levels on Nov. 5. more

Former Howell County Deputy Rob R. Pilkington, 56, Pomona, has been sentenced to 50 years on sexual assault charges filed about three years ago, involving a victim who was younger than 14 at the time. more

The Howell County Commission will hold an open session beginning at 10 a.m. Monday in the Howell County Commission Room. 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

Two Missouri police officers were indicted separately this week and accused of similar crimes — pulling over women and searching their phones to find nude photos. The indictments of former Missouri … more

Douglas County Sheriff Chris Degase has announced charges, including second-degree murder, filed in connection with the Dec. 20, 2020 hit-and-run death of Julia Hicks, 73, of Squires. more