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- Team Work Leads to Another Wanted Wednesday Arrest May 16, 2025From the Shannon County Sherriff’s Office: On May 15, 2025, the Shannon County Sheriff’s Office arrested Amanda Bryant at 7284 Sunset Street in Birch Tree, Missouri. Bryant was wanted on a Felony Warrant issued by Howell County for Failure to Appear on the original charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance – Amphetamine under case […]James Hurtt
- Two Vehicle Accident North of Mountain View May 16, 2025A two-vehicle accident injured two Mountain View Residents on Thursday. The accident occurred when a 2013 Kia Rio driven by a 23-year-old Summersville woman turned into the path of a 1984 Chevrolet Chevette driven by a 50-year-old Mountain View man two miles north of Mountain View on County Road 3530. The driver of the Chevette […]James Hurtt
- Storm Risk Today Stands at 4/5, Severe Risks Continue Through Tuesday May 16, 2025Storms will be making another appearance in the Ozarks, and estimations for storm risks have increased again. According to the latest information from the National Weather Service in Springfield, the entire listening area stands at a 3/5 risk, with an area starting around West Plains and Houston and following east raising to a 4/5 risk. […]Daniel Williams
- Young Black Bear Killed in Howell County Vehicle Collision: Authorities Urge Caution on Roadways May 16, 2025Howell County, MO – A young male black bear was struck and killed by a vehicle in Howell County, highlighting the need for drivers to remain vigilant as animals become more active during the changing season. The incident occurred at night when the bear was attempting to cross the roadway. Fortunately, the driver involved in […]Jasmine Carroll
- Two Adults, One Six-Year-Old Seriously Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash May 16, 2025Diggins, MO. – Two adults, and one six-year-old child were seriously injured in a two-vehicle accident yesterday on US 60. This accident took place at 4:10pm yesterday in Diggins, and happened when a Chevy Silverado driven by a 58-year-old female Seymour Resident pulled into the path of a Cadillac Escalade driven by a 27-year-old female […]Daniel Williams
- Beaten and Abandoned Dog “Diesel” Found, Charges Pressed, Urgent Foster Needed May 16, 2025West Plains, MO – Diesel, the dog at the center of an ongoing animal abuse and abandonment investigation, has been found safe after several days of intensive search efforts led by Ozarks Pet Rescue (OPR) and local volunteers. According to OPR, Diesel was located after walking up to a neighbor in the vicinity, where volunteers […]Jasmine Carroll
- FEMA Offers Assistance to Arkansas Survivors of March 14-15 Storms and Tornadoes May 16, 2025Homeowners and renters in nine Arkansas counties impacted by the severe storms and tornadoes on March 14-15 may now apply for federal disaster assistance through FEMA. Residents in Greene, Hot Spring, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Lawrence, Randolph, Sharp, and Stone counties who experienced storm-related damage could be eligible for financial aid. Assistance may cover temporary lodging, […]Thom Hoglen
- MSU-WP Announces Recipients of Nursing Scholarships for LPN-to-RN Bridge Program May 16, 2025Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) has announced the recipients of donor-funded nursing scholarships awarded through the Missouri State University Foundation. The scholarships support students enrolled in the university’s Associate of Science in Nursing degree through the LPN-to-RN Bridge Program, which began this spring. Awardees were selected based on criteria established by each scholarship’s donors. The […]Thom Hoglen
- Missouri Sees Job Loss, Slight Rise in Unemployment Rate in April 2025 May 16, 2025Missouri’s nonfarm payroll employment dropped by 6,600 jobs in April 2025, according to the latest Monthly Jobs Report from the Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose slightly to 3.9 percent, up from 3.8 percent in March. The decline in employment was driven by a 6,900-job loss […]Thom Hoglen
- Learn About Missouri’s Secretive Salamanders at Free MDC Virtual Program May 16, 2025Curious about the elusive amphibians hiding in Missouri’s forests, caves, and streams? The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to explore the hidden world of salamanders during a free virtual program on Wednesday, May 29, from 3 to 4 p.m. Hosted by the MDC’s Springfield Conservation Nature Center, the program titled “Amphibians and […]Thom Hoglen
