TODAY: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 5 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 74. South wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. more

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Bobbie D. Wheeler, 25, West Plains, suffered minor injuries in a two-vehicle collision at 10:25 a.m. Tuesday on east U.S. 160 at V Highway, 3 miles west of Harviell in Butler County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. more

Mark Twain National Forest officials are sharing with the local community a grant opportunity that is being offered at a national level. more

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Editor’s note: The following article describes an investigation into the reported rape of an intoxicated woman. While care has been taken to report on charges with sensitivity to survivors and readers, it may still be disturbing to read. If you are experiencing domestic or sexual violence, or if you’re a survivor of the same and in need of support, call Christos House’s hotline, 800-611-5853.
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Two area residents are facing multiple felony charges after a traffic stop conducted by the Douglas County Sheriff's Department. more

Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick recently issued monthly reports detailing the compliance of cities and other political subdivisions with financial reporting laws. more

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William Fredrick Kious, Jr., 61, Mtn. View, and Mary Melinda King, 61, Mtn. View, married April 16 in West Plains. Officiated by R. David Ray. more

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Serious injuries were reported for a 71-year-old motorcyclist in a crash at 4:15 p.m. Saturday on CC Highway west of U.S. 63 in Texas County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. more

A woman from Calico Rock, Ark., succumbed to fatal injuries caused by a crash at 3:39 p.m. April 15 on Highway 177 in Pineville, Izard Co., Ark., the Arkansas State Police reported. more

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A Koshkonong resident was arrested April 10 after allegedly perpetrating a sexual assault on a teenage family member. more

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Ronald D. Masterson, 59, West Plains, has been charged with felony first-degree burglary after allegedly entering an elderly woman's home without her permission, rubbing her foot and eating her food. more

A Fulton County, Ark., man has been charged with 14 felonies after an investigation into allegations that he sexually assaulted a minor, which also reportedly led to the discovery he had used a computer to solicit or attempt to "seduce, solicit, lure or entice" a child or someone he believed to be a child to engage in sexually explicit conduct. more

A traffic stop by West Plains Police officers recently resulted in the arrest of two West Plains residents who now face felony drug and weapons charges. more

David R. Stecklein, 68, Theodosia, has been charged after allegedly stealing a neighbor's pet chicken, killing it and hanging it from a tree in his front yard. more