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Four locals injured in area crashes
A Thayer man suffered serious injuries in a crash at 4:15 p.m. Saturday on EE Highway, 10 miles east of Thayer, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.  Cpl. M.T. Weakley with Troop G … more
MARRIAGES
Joshua Wayne Young, 37, West Plains, and Misty Dawn Atkins, 28, West Plains, March 30 in West Plains. Officiated by Melony Michelle Skinner. Brandon Christopher Thick, 21, West Plains, and Kameron … more
Commission meets Thursday
The Howell County Commission will meet in regular session at 10 a.m. Thursday in the conference room on the second floor of the county office building, 35 Court Square in West Plains. The … more
Patrol recognizes National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week takes place this year from April 11 through 17, to honors the thousands of men and women throughout the United States who answer emergency calls for … more
West Plains Police Department
INCIDENTS At 6:26 p.m. April 1, Cpl. Shannon Sisney reported he was informed by an off-duty police officer that a person with active warrants was at Dollar General on Preacher Roe Boulevard. The … more
After 19 years, authorities solve disappearance of woman and young son from Alton
The family members of a woman and her young son now have answers to the decades-long cold case regarding their disappearance, but will not be able to seek justice. Acting on a tip received in … more
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Howell County Rural Fire Department firefighters Jerry Lewis, left, and Terry King put out the last of a Sunday afternoon fire that damaged an outbuilding a couple of miles south of West Plains on Highway 17. Owner Jessie Shearin said he was not at home when the fire broke out, but his son Chris discovered the fire while changing a tire and tried to put it out himself, but was unable to. According to Christel Cantrell, administrative officer for Howell Rural, firefighters received the call at 2:31 p.m. and were able to get the blaze under control within 30 minutes. Shearin, who races cars, said a lot of his racing equipment was inside the building when it caught fire. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is unknown as of press time. The West Plains Fire Department, Lanton Volunteer Fire Department and South Howell County Ambulance were also on the scene.
Sunday afternoon fire damages outbuilding
CHRISTOPHER LINDLEY
Lindley charged with murder after Saturday morning shooting in Kosh
The man suspected in a fatal shooting that occurred at about 5 a.m. Saturday, killing one person and wounding three others, at a convenience store in Koshkonong is in custody and held without bail. … more
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Ozark National Scenic Riverways is seeking assistance to identify the person or persons suspected of vandalizing rock formations at Rocky Falls, such as this rock tagged “Redhead,” and others marked with a letter W, obscenities, a smiley face and “T + J” inside of a heart.
ONSR seeks assistance in identifying vandals
Officials with Ozark National Scenic Riverways are asking for assistance from the public to identify those responsible for recent vandalism at Rocky Falls.On March 31, park rangers received a report … more
Commission awards contracts for Southeast District projects
The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded contracts for Southeast District projects during an electronic ballot process held Wednesday. Awarded contracts include resurfacing, adding … more
With most of the state’s black bears found south of the Missouri River and primarily south of Interstate 44, MDC has established three Bear Management Zones in southern Missouri. Permit and harvest quotas are established for each zone.
Application period for bear hunting permits starts May 1
The Missouri Department of Conservation announces the state’s first black-bear hunting season is slated for this coming fall.The Missouri Conservation Commission gave final approval of … more
WEST PLAINS POLICE DEPARTMENT
INCIDENTSOfficers were dispatched at 7:22 p.m. March 31 to a home on Burgoyne Drive to investigate an assault involving a knife. A woman was arrested and placed on a hold pending charges. Officers … more
One person is dead and three others injured after a shooting early Saturday at Snappy Mart in Koshkonong. Authorities arrested a suspect, a 28-year-old man, about four hours after the shooting. Watch the Quill for more information as the story develops.
One man in custody after Saturday morning shooting in Koshkonong
A 28-year-old Thayer resident is in law enforcement custody following the death of one person and injury of three others during a shooting incident at about 5:15 a.m. Saturday at the Snappy Mart … more
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Willow Springs Police Department
Willow Springs man charged with assault
A Willow Springs man has been charged with armed criminal action and second-degree assault after allegedly swinging a knife at a father and son and their dog, then threatening to burn down the dog … more
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WILLOW SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT
CITATIONS Brianna Renee Baldwin, Granby, was ticketed March 27 on a charge of exceeding the posted speed limit by 11-15 mph. Officer Corey Clark. Kyle Samuel Cast, St. Charles, was ticketed March 27 … more
One hurt in pickup truck collision
Minor injuries were reported for an Ozark County man who was in a crash at 3:10 p.m. Tuesday at the intersection of U.S. 160 and Highway 5 in Gainesville, according to the Missouri State Highway … more
MARRIAGES
Nicholas James Lewis, 32, West Plains, and Cassandra Margaret Rudes, 25, West Plains, March 20 in West Plains. Officiated by John F. Miller.Jessie Aaron Lankford, 32, Birch Tree, and Beth Ann … more
Cpl. Brandon Stephens with the West Plains Police Department examines the wreckage from a motorcycle crash that occurred at about 12:30 p.m. Friday at the intersection of Porter Wagoner Boulevard and Broadway. West Plains Fire Chief Daniel Clark also responded to the scene and told the Quill the motorcyclist, who was riding a Suzuki GSX-R motorcycle, was injured and taken by South Howell County Ambulance to Ozarks Healthcare in West Plains. The man’s name was not given, and the degree of his injuries not yet known. Witness Ryan Whittington, of West Plains, said he was browsing the cars at West Plains Affordable Auto on the northwest corner of the intersection when he saw the motorcycle lose control and slide into the rear of a stopped black Mustang. He said he then called 911 and soon after first responders were on the scene.
Motorcyclist hurt in Friday afternoon crash
Cpl. Brandon Stephens with the West Plains Police Department examines the wreckage from a motorcycle crash that occurred at about 12:30 p.m. Friday at the intersection of Porter Wagoner Boulevard and … more
West Plains City Hall
W.P. city budget topic of Monday meeting
The West Plains City Council will hold a special work session at 5 p.m. Monday at West Plains City Hall, 1910 Holiday Lane. The work session will focus on the city’s budget for the 2022 fiscal … more
$300M in Coronavirus Relief Funds transferred to state's UI Trust Fund
Gov. Mike Parson has authorized a transfer of $300 million in federal Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF) from the State Treasury into the state’s Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund to help … more
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