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- West Plains High School Jazz Band Shines at Kansas City Jazz Festival April 25, 2025The West Plains High School Jazz Band recently showcased their talent at the 23rd Annual Kansas City 18th and Vine Jazz Band Festival, held April 15–17 at the historic Gem Theater in Kansas City’s renowned 18th and Vine Jazz District. The prestigious three-day event featured performances by 49 jazz bands from across the region. Performing […]Thom Hoglen
- Hirsch Feed and Farm Supply Sponsors OzSBI’s EPIC April 25, 2025Hirsch Feed and Farm Supply has been named a Silver Sponsor of the Ozarks Small Business Incubator’s (OzSBI) flagship National Small Business Week event, EPIC: Farm to Fork in the Ozarks, scheduled for Thursday, May 8. With locations in West Plains, Thayer, Ava, and Mountain Home, Hirsch Feed and Farm Supply is known for delivering […]Thom Hoglen
- Howell Valley 8th Graders Join MSU-WP in Arbor Day Tree Planting April 25, 2025Eighth-grade students from Howell Valley School joined officials from Missouri State University–West Plains (MSU-WP) on Thursday, April 24, to celebrate Arbor Day with a special tree-planting ceremony on campus. Together, the group planted a dogwood tree on the north side of Lybyer Hall, just off Cass Avenue. The tree, a symbol of growth and environmental […]Thom Hoglen
- MSU-WP to Offer Lifeguard Certification Courses in May April 25, 2025The Missouri State University–West Plains (MSU-WP) Athletics and Community Engagement Department will offer two lifeguard training courses this May at the West Plains Civic Center, providing a pathway for individuals interested in working at local aquatic facilities. The sessions, scheduled for May 15–16 and May 17–18, are part of the Jeff Ellis and Associates International […]Thom Hoglen
- Howell County Democrats to Host Community Event April 25, 2025The Howell County Democratic Committee is set to host a community gathering on Saturday, May 3rd, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at The Yellow House, 209 W. Trish Knight St., West Plains, MO. This event aims to bring together local Democrats and politically engaged residents for an afternoon of meaningful dialogue, refreshments, and live music. […]Thom Hoglen
- Howell County Contracts with CTC Disaster Response for County Road Tornado Debris Cleanup April 25, 2025West Plains, MO. – Yesterday, Howell County Commissioner Ralph Riggs released an official announcement on a contract for debris cleanup following all of the storm damage Howell County has experienced in 2025. That statement can be read below. Howell County has partnered with CTC Disaster Response, a nationwide disaster response company, to manage the cleanup […]Daniel Williams
- Mountain Grove Woman Arrested Following an Accident April 25, 2025Texas County, MO. – A woman from Mountain Grove is facing several criminal charges after a crash, says the Missouri State Highway Patrol. This report surrounds Christina Welton, a 54-year-old Mountain Grove resident, who is facing charges of Driving While Intoxicated, Leaving the Scene of a Motor Vehicle Crash, and Failure to Drive on the Right […]Daniel Williams
- MSU-West Plains Dedication for the New Neurodiversity and Autism Center April 25, 2025West Plains, MO. – Last week, MSU – West Plains held a dedication ceremony for their new Neurodiversity and Autism Center, housing their ASCEND program, officially opening the facility for use. A pair of videos on the dedication can be found on our YouTube page. The first video will be linked onto this article for viewing, […]Daniel Williams
- Three Festivals Lined Up for This Weekend in the Ozarks April 25, 2025Spring is officially in full swing, and with it comes spring festivals! Three are taking place within the listening area, giving you multiple choices if you want to find a local event. North-to-south, the first event is the Emmett Kelly Clown Festival in Houston, Missouri. This yearly event took a hiatus, but returned a few […]Daniel Williams
- Community Blood Center of the Ozarks Calling for Donor Help April 25, 2025Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), based out of Springfield, is asking for community support to help replenish their blood supply after a long weekend of high usage has considerably lowered their supply. Michelle Teter, representative from CBCO gives us the full breakdown.. According to the CBCO, over 200 units of blood and plasma […]Daniel Williams
