Local
The Focus on Babies Diaper Resource Center - West Plains (DRC) is seeking the community's help to replenish the supply of diapers it provides to local distributing agencies that in turn serve families who need diapers. The need continues to rise, and a spokesperson for DRC said its diaper...
Charges
Luke T. Riley, 33, of Willow Springs has been charged with seven felonies in connection with the crash at the intersection of Main and Harris in Willow Springs last Sunday. As he fled from Sheriff’s deputies, Riley crashed into a vehicle driven by Tracy Trude, totalling the truck he...
Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association Chapter 4-12 led the Fourth of July parade in Willow Springs this year. Pictured, members present a donation to Salutes in West Plains, a nonprofit organization and thrift store that provides emergency food and housing for veterans.
Last week, Governor Mike Parson signed the 13 remaining pieces of legislation into law, concluding bill signings for the 2021 legislative session. Several of those bills address critical child and family safety issues.
As announced by House Judiciary Chair David Evans, “We were able to focus...
A water main break on Highway RA affected PWSD #3 customers in the Woods Creek, Spring Valley, and Highway NN and RA area on Saturday morning. The break occurred around 10:30 a.m., and repairs were completed with services restored by 2:30 p.m.
A press release from the water district warns that...
On July 1, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2.2 million grant to the city of West Plains to make critical railroad infrastructure improvements to support job creation and economic resiliency...
On Friday, July 16, at approximately 5:17 p.m., West Plains Police Officer Paul Bradshaw was on patrol when he conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Freedom Drive near Independence in West Plains. During the traffic stop, Officer Bradshaw observed indicators of criminal activity taking place...
The West Plains Economic Development Corporation will host a Hiring Event at the West Plains Civic Center on July 22, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. This event is designed to connect job seekers with local employers. Currently, there are 29 local employers with more than 350 open positions who...
The traditional Independence Day parade took place on Saturday, July 3. Proud Americans lined both sides of Main Street to watch the parade and catch candy. The parade opened with a phalanx of motorcycles that were followed by the high school marching band, historical characters, red, white, and...
The West Plains Police Department responded to JMB Park for reported property damage on Monday, July 5. Once on scene, police officers discovered toilets in both the men’s and women’s bathrooms had been destroyed with fireworks. West Plains officials estimate at least $700 in damages. The...