A Caulfield resident has been charged after allegedly threatening a family member and fleeing from law enforcement while armed with a handgun. At least part of the altercation was witnessed by five children who were in the home at the time, and the gun was left loaded and within reach of the children as the suspect ran from deputies, according to court documents. more

A West Plains woman was hurt in a crash at 1:35 a.m. Sunday on County Road 8230 at the intersection of County Road 8620 near Quail Run Subdivision in eastern West Plains, reported the Missouri State Highway Patrol. more

Keegan and Hannah Harper of West Plains are the parents of a daughter, Nora Faye Harper. She was born at 8:09 p.m. Dec. 19, 2023. She weighed 7 pounds 6 ounces and was 20 inches long. Her sibling is Kambri, 7. Her grandparents are Donna French of Mammoth Spring, Ark., and Chad and Stacie Harper of West Plains.   more

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I hope you have all stayed warm and safe as those frigid temperatures blew through the state. The snow can be so beautiful but so treacherous as well. Here in the capitol, I’ve been busy at work for you. It’s only the fourth week of session so most of our time is spent in committee, hearing bills and debating policy.  more

David Lynn Saladin, Jr., 33, Mtn. Grove, and Janette Tara Rust, 34, Mtn. Grove, married Jan. 19 in West Plains. Officiated by R. David Ray. more

Two Arkansas residents have been arrested and charged with second-degree murder following the investigation of a Jan. 8 stabbing death in Hardy, Ark., Fulton County Arkansas Sheriff Jake Smith announced Friday. more

A Mtn. View resident charged in November with receiving stolen property has now been charged with four felonies after a search warrant was executed at his home and drugs and weapons, including a homemade shotgun, were allegedly found. more

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Officers with the West Plains Police Department responded to a pedestrian-involved traffic crash at 5:34 p.m. Thursday at the intersection of Porter Wagoner Boulevard and West Seventh Street. more

Christian Anthony Adkins, 23, Mtn. View, and Lacey Lee Andrews, 28, Mtn. View, married Dec. 30, 2023, in Birch Tree. Officiated by Jeffery Brake. more

State Rep. Travis Smith, Twin Bridges and formerly of West Plains, announced his candidacy for the State Senate on Thursday. He is running for the 33rd District seat currently held by Karla Eslinger, Wasola, who will not seek reelection at the conclusion of her term. more

Individuals who received unemployment benefits from the State of Missouri in calendar year 2023 can now view, print and download their 1099-G tax forms online at uinteract.labor.mo.gov. more

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Two people have been charged after a narcotics warrant was served Jan. 10 at a home on the 300 block of West Maple Street in West Plains, resulting in the seizure of drug paraphernalia, suspected methamphetamine and other illegal controlled substances, a large amount of cash, and guns, say police. more

The Ozark Action Board of Directors will meet for dinner at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 23 in Ozark Action Building 2, 720 E. Main St. in West Plains. Dinner will be followed by a business meeting beginning at 6 p.m., expected to last about two hours. more