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  • Thayer Man Charged With Assault August 28, 2025
    A Thayer man was arrested late Tuesday night following a reported domestic assault involving his pregnant girlfriend. At approximately 9:57 p.m., police were dispatched to a residence in response to a physical domestic dispute. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the female victim outside the home, who stated that she had been placed in a chokehold […]
    James Hurtt
  • MSHP Arrests Colorado Fugitive August 28, 2025
    A routine traffic stop on US 60 east of Willow Springs led to the arrest of a Colorado fugitive wanted on a felony warrant for Failure to Appear on an Assault charge. Missouri State Highway Patrol traveling westbound on US 60 observed a blue SUV speeding eastbound at 91 mph in a posted 65 mph […]
    James Hurtt
  • Gainesville Man Arrested by MSHP August 28, 2025
    A 50-year-old Gainesville man was arrested by the Missouri State Highway Patrol after an accident in Ozark County. Richard A. Beebe was placed on a 12 hour hold at the Ozark County Jail and charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Careless and Imprudent Driving Involving an Accident, Driving While Suspended and No Insurance. The post Gainesville […]
    James Hurtt
  • Carter County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Known Fraudster August 28, 2025
    Van Buren, MO. – The Carter County Sheriff’s Office appears to have posted the first in their own “Wanted Wednesday” series, this time featuring someone arrested earlier this year. The wanted individual is Mercedes Jaco, who was taken into custody in May of this year after dressing as a man and attempting to fraudulently use someone’s […]
    Daniel Williams
  • Juvenile from Couch Injured in Accident August 28, 2025
    A 14-year-old Couch girl was injured late Wednesday night when the vehicle she was a passenger in struck a deer. The 61-year-old man from Couch driving was not injured. The accident happened two miles west of Doniphan on highway 160 at 11:45 p.m. The juvenile was transported to Poplar Bluff Regional Hospital for treatment. The […]
    James Hurtt
  • The West Plains Elks Lodge Donates Fans to Ozark Action August 28, 2025
    WEST PLAINS, Mo. – West Plains Elks Lodge #2418 has donated a load of fans to Ozark Action Inc. to help people stay cool next summer. The Elks held a fan drive from the end of June through July 7 to collect box fans for veterans, the elderly, and the disabled. After their distribution, the […]
    James Hurtt
  • Man Charged with Assault in Oregon County August 28, 2025
    An Oregon County man has been charged with third-degree assault following an altercation that occurred Tuesday evening, according to a report filed by Sgt. Bunting of the Oregon County Sheriff’s Office. The incident began when the alleged victim contacted law enforcement claiming he had been assaulted by Kyle Barton. Sgt. Bunting met with the victim, […]
    James Hurtt
  • Boys & Girls Club Ready for a New Year and 2nd Annual Chaz Coats Memorial Dice Run August 28, 2025
    The Boys & Girls Club of West Plains and Thayer is ready to serve the community for the 2025-2026 school year. For those who don’t know anything about this group, you can listen in to executive driector Elisabeth Cawthon talking about the organization. In addition, the 2nd Chaz Coats Memorial Dice Run will be taking […]
    Daniel Williams
  • Assault Charge for a Howell County Man August 28, 2025
    A West Plains man has been charged with second-degree assault after a violent encounter left a woman hospitalized with serious injuries, according to law enforcement officials. Police responded to a residence in Howell County following a report of a disturbance. Upon arrival, officers spoke with a witness who stated his sister, the victim, had been […]
    James Hurtt
  • 4th Annual Mountain Home Charity Ragball Game Coming Soon August 27, 2025
    Mountain Home, AR. – The Mountain Home Police and Fire Departments are coming together to go head-to-head for a good cause. The 4th Annual Charity Ragball game is coming up on September 9th, all going toward supporting a local youth dealing with medical issues. Officer Zach Ables and Fireman Tommy Feliccia tell us more in […]
    Daniel Williams