Four Troop G members were recognized for their extraordinary actions and dedication to service at an awards ceremony that took place Saturday in Columbia, announced Missouri State Highway Patrol … more

A series of storms moved through southern Missouri for several hours Wednesday afternoon and prompted multiple back-to-back tornado warnings for Ozark, Howell, Oregon and Shannon counties. In … more

Gov. Mike Kehoe announced Thursday he has taken executive action needed to enlist the help of the Federal Emergency Management Agency during the assessment of storm and tornado damage to public infrastructure. more

Birthday Blessings Executive Director Shannon VonAllmen reports the nonprofit filled 235 requests in 2024 from children in foster care in Howell, Shannon and Oregon counties. With a focus on providing needed resources to kids in care, the nonprofit will hold its annual Birthday Bash Donor Match Event From March 28 through April 1. more

The Shannon County Sheriff's Office has announced a death investigation was conducted Saturday and a youth is in custody as a result. more

A crash in Jonesboro, Ark., recently claimed the lives of a Shannon County resident and a man from Iowa. more

Editor’s note: The following article describes an investigation into the reported rape of a youth. 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. more

The Quill has learned the victim of a fatal car accident on Tuesday, first reported by the Missouri State Highway Patrol as an adult man, is a 6-year-old boy. more

A firefighter with the Thomasville Volunteer Fire Department is the victim of a fatal accident that happened as he and another firefighter were responding to a call, the Quill confirmed with a fire department spokesperson. more

An Alton resident is dead of injuries suffered in a two-vehicle collision in Shannon County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. more

A winter storm warning with “significant snow risk” will be in effect starting at 5 p.m. for Howell, Oregon, Shannon, Douglas and Ozark counties, said meteorologists with the National Weather Service in Springfield. more

A Birch Tree woman is charged with child endangerment in Oregon County after allegedly driving while intoxicated at four times the legal blood alcohol limit with three children in her vehicle. 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

The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded contracts for the Southeast District during its October regular meeting. Contracts included bridge replacements, the addition of outer roads and pavement resurfacing. more

A Winona resident was one of two people fatally injured in a crash that occurred at 5:30 p.m. Monday on Highway 32, 8 miles east of Salem in Dent County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. more

Volunteers are preparing to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts during National Collection Week, Nov. 18 through 25. More than 4,700 locations in the U.S. will open for collections, including more than a dozen locally. more

Ozark National Scenic Riverways archeologist Morgan Beyer has been awarded the Regional Director’s Award for Excellence in Cultural Resource Management for Interior Regions 3, 4 and 5 of the National Park Service (NPS). more