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WP Bank and Trust Company to sponsor free pool day in 4 cities

West Plains Bank and Trust Company will sponsor a free pool day on July 17 in West Plains, Mtn. View, Willow Springs and Houston. more

7/9/24

Two women charged with child endangerment after traffic crashes

Two area women have been charged with child endangerment after separate vehicle crashes that put child passengers at risk of injury. In one case the suspect reportedly crashed her vehicle as she was being pursued by law enforcement. more

BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON, KIMBERLYL@WESTPLAINSDAILYQUILL.NET | 7/9/24

Kansas Digest

Here's a look at how AP's general news coverage is shaping up for select Kansas stories. For up-to-the minute information on AP's complete coverage of Kansas and the rest of the world, visit Coverage … more

7/9/24

Appeals court orders release of woman whose murder conviction was reversed after 43 years in prison

An appellate court has ordered the release of a Missouri woman whose murder conviction was overturned after 43 years in prison. But the state attorney general is still trying to keep her behind bars. … more

By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH | 7/9/24

City of Mtn. View to hold public hearing on wastewater rates today

Mtn. View City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss wastewater user charge rates at 5 p.m. today at the Mtn. View Community Center Building, 125 W. First St. more

7/9/24

Awwww! Four endangered American red wolf pups 'thriving' since birth at Missouri wildlife reserve

The world’s most endangered wolf species got a big boost at a Missouri wildlife reserve — four little puppies born this spring. The April 26 birth of a female American red wolf pup named Otter … more

By JIM SALTER | 7/9/24

Missouri Digest

Here's a look at how AP's general news coverage is shaping up for select Missouri stories. For up-to-the minute information on AP's complete coverage of Missouri and the rest of the world, visit … more

7/8/24

‘Cowboy Rick’ suffers serious injuries in West 160 crash

Rick A. Hamby, 65, Caulfield, a longtime radio historian known to many locally as “Cowboy Rick,” suffered serious injuries in a head-on collision at 10:08 a.m. Sunday on West U.S. 160, 3 miles west of West Plains in Howell County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. more

7/8/24

A Missouri fire official dies when the boat he was in capsizes during a water rescue

An assistant fire chief in central Missouri has died after the boat he was in capsized during a water rescue in a flash flood. The Boone County Fire Protection District said Monday that Matthew … more

7/8/24

The Zizzer Pride Band recently gave a free evening concert at the West Plains Civic Center to showcase skills learned at summer band camp, including the guards (flags) and drum line. The show, presented to friends and family of band members, had a theme of "Burn!" and performances included "Light My Fire" by the Doors, "Fireball" by Pitbull, "Burning Down the House" by the Talking Heads and "Great Balls of Fire" by Jerry Lee Lewis. The drum line was highlighted with a sampling of four cadences that set the rhythm of the marchers as they take the field or march along parade routes. Drum cadences originally began as a military tool to set the tempo for marching soldiers, and serves the same purpose for marching musicians today as they enter or exit the football field or make their way along parade routes. The cadences included "Smokestack" - (Drop That Beat!), keeping with the band's theme "Burn!", that led into a performance of the song "Burn" by Ellie Goulding. The June 28 event was also an introduction of new band directors A.J. Haessly and Zane Johnson, who join Melody Alford. Clips of the performance may be seen on the band’s Facebook page, @wpzizzerband.

Zizzer Pride Band showcases skills learned, introduces new directors

7/8/24

Today in History: July 19, the Seneca Falls Convention

Today in History Today is Friday, July 19, the 201st day of 2024. There are 165 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On July 19, 1848, the first “Convention to … more

By The Associated Press | 7/8/24

Meet the candidates running for Missouri's 154th House District

With the deadline for registering to vote in the Aug. 6 primary approaching on Wednesday, here is an introduction to the three Republican candidates vying for a spot on the Nov. 5 general election ballot for 154th District representative. A Democratic candidate is running unopposed in the primary race. more

BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON, KIMBERLYL@WESTPLAINSDAILYQUILL.NET | 7/6/24

The Howell County Sheriff’s Office recently finished a three-day training in conjunction with Missouri State Emergency Management Agency and Louisiana State University National Center for Biomedical Research and Training. The West Plains Police Department and West Plains Fire &amp; Rescue Station No. 1 were also participants. The training course was designed to improve interagency collaboration during a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear or explosive incident, explained Howell County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Angela Conboy. She noted the program enables members of the emergency community to recognize their roles and the roles of other first responder duties when preparing for and responding to disasters. During the training session, Deputy Timothy Gordon, left, is sprayed down by fireman Alex Brooks during a mock decontamination procedure.

First responders complete disaster response training course

7/6/24

Boxes of petitions signed for a proposed ballot measure expanding Arkansas' medical marijuana program sit in a committee room at the Arkansas state Capitol in Little Rock, Ark. on Friday, July 5, 2024. The measure is among several that faced a Friday deadline to submit signatures to qualify for the November ballot. (AP Photo/Andrew DeMillo)

Arkansas election officials checking signatures of 3 measures vying for November ballot

Arkansas election workers are checking signatures on thousands of petitions for abortion, medical marijuana and casino proposals that supporters hope to get on the November ballot. Organizers … more

By ANDREW DeMILLO | 7/5/24

Organizers say they have enough signatures to get abortion-rights proposal on the Arkansas ballot

Organizers say they have enough signatures to get abortion-rights proposal on the Arkansas ballot. more

7/5/24

Woman killed in Quarry Road crash

A two-vehicle crash reported to West Plains Police at about noon Tuesday, involving a commercial vehicle and a passenger car, resulted in the death of a 46-year-old woman, police reported. more

7/5/24

Deep South News Digest, 1pm update

Here's a look at how AP's general news coverage is shaping up for select Deep South stories. For up-to-the minute information on AP's complete coverage of Deep South and the rest of the world, visit … more

7/5/24

U.S. 63 crash in Thayer claims life of Westphalia man

A Monday morning crash on U.S. 63 near the intersection of Alton Road in Thayer resulted in fatal injuries for an Osage County man, and serious injuries to two children, Thayer police reported. more

7/5/24

Howell Co. Commission to consider bridge bids Monday

Howell County Commissioners are expected to open and review sealed bids for the repair of six low-water crossings in the Northern District during their regularly semiweekly session on Monday. more

7/5/24

The "Spirit of '76" was recreated by two drummers and a flute player during Thursday's parade in Willow Springs. The trio are recognizable as Revolutionary War figures and the subjects of a famous painting created in 1876 in celebration America's centennial celebration.

Willow Springs celebrates liberty, history with annual 4th of July Parade

7/5/24