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• Video: Ozark Radio News at Silver Dollar City with Cowboy Rick and Peter Herschend September 27, 2020
  (Branson,MO) On Saturday September 26th Ozark Radio News traveled to Branson, Missouri for the beginning of Silver Dollar City’s National Harvest Festival. During an event held at noon Peter Herschend tells the story of the early days of Silver Dollar City.
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• Howell Co. reports 38 new COVID-19 cases September 25, 2020
  The Howell County Health Department reports an additional 38 cases of COVID-19  identified in the county. This brings the year to date total number of cases to 679. Currently, there are 170 known active cases in Howell County. Of these 170, twelve individuals are currently hospitalized. Of the new cases; 28 reside in West Plains, […]
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• OAI receives funding from Howell Co. Commission for utility assistance September 25, 2020
  WEST PLAINS, Mo. – Ozark Action, Inc. has received County Cares Act funds from the Howell County Commissioners. $90,000 will be used to provide utility assistance to Howell County citizens at or below 200% of the federal poverty level in order to help people keep essential utilities connected. Essential utilities defined as electricity, water, sewer, […]
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• West Plains School District special education department excels in recent review September 25, 2020
  The Missouri Department of Education (DESE) recently notified the West Plains School District special education department it has complied with all state and federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) regulations. The West Plains School District special education department scored 100% on the self-assessment and DESE desk review portion of the compliance monitoring cycle. The […]
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• Habitual offender arrested on drug charges September 25, 2020
  Gerald Phillip Morris, 39, of rural Mountain Home, was arrested Thursday (9/24) on felony drug charges. Officers from several agencies went to 402 CR 1008 in the rural Mountain Home area to conduct a probation home visit on Morris, a parolee with Arkansas Community Corrections. There were two outstanding arrest warrants for Morris for failure […]
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• Current River Challenge offers hiking and floating adventure September 25, 2020
  VAN BUREN, MO – If you’re looking for an outdoor hiking and paddling adventure this fall, Ozark National Scenic Riverways (ONSR) has just the activity for you! ONSR, in partnership with Missouri State Parks and Ozark Trail Association, is inviting visitors to complete the Current River Challenge (CRC) along the upper Current River. This self-guided […]
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• Governor Parson activates Missouri National Guard as precautionary measure in response to civil unrest September 25, 2020
  Governor Mike Parson signed Executive Order 20-17 activating the Missouri National Guard as a precautionary measure in response to recent instances of civil unrest across the country. The National Guard, as well as the Missouri State Highway Patrol, stands ready to assist local law enforcement if necessary.  “We are saddened by recent acts of violence […]
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• MSU-WP holds annual State of the University address September 25, 2020
  Missouri State University-West Plains held its annual State of the University address Thursday afternoon in the West Plains Civic Center Theatre. The socially-distanced address featured presentations from MSU System President Clif Smart and MSU-WP Interim Chancellor Dennis Lancaster. Prior to Smart and Lancaster’s speeches, the university awarded its Granvil Vaughan Founder’s Award and an Honorary […]
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• Mark Collins receives honorary degree at State of the University address  September 25, 2020
  WEST PLAINS, Mo. – Long-time Howell County resident and current Presiding Commissioner Mark B. Collins received an honorary Associate of Applied Science degree Thursday, Sept. 24, from Missouri State University-West Plains. The honorary degree was presented during the State of the University address by MSU System President Clif Smart and MSU-WP Interim Chancellor Dennis Lancaster […]
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• Chuck, Sue Kimberlin receive Founder’s Award  September 25, 2020
  WEST PLAINS, Mo. – In the spirit of those who established Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) more than 55 years ago, campus officials have presented long-time West Plains residents and community leaders Chuck and Sue Kimberlin with the prestigious Granvil Vaughan Founder’s Award. The announcement of this year’s recipients was made during Thursday’s the State […]
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