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- UScellular Turns on New Cell Sites in Six Missouri Counties July 16, 2025Jefferson City, Mo. (July 15, 2025) – UScellular recently installed six new cell sites that provide additional bandwidth and capacity serving customers in Clark, Howell, Knox, Monroe, Oregon and Texas Counties. They will enhance cellular coverage across nearly 1,200 square miles, providing essential connectivity for residents and public safety officials. These network upgrades are part […]James Hurtt
- Mexican National ilegally enters United States, facing charges July 16, 2025JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A Mexican National illegally residing in Sedalia, Mo., was sentenced in federal court today for unlawful reentry after deportation. Jesus Mendoza Cortes, 35, was sentenced by United States District Judge Stephen R. Bough to 14 months in federal prison without parole followed by one year of supervised release. On Feb. 20, 2025, Mendoza Cortes pleaded guilty to unlawfully re-entering the United States after previously being […]Dylan Groves
- Carter County Man Charged in Ongoing Elder Abuse Case July 16, 2025Carter County, Mo. — Authorities in Carter County have filed multiple charges against a local man following an investigation into the suspected long-term abuse of a 75-year-old woman. On Tuesday, July 15, 2025, the Carter County Sheriff’s Office received a report alleging the potential abuse of an elderly female. During the investigation, deputies discovered the […]James Hurtt
- Benefit Being Held for Scarlett Hall in Cabool, MO. July 16, 2025Cabool, MO. – Last month, a little girl from the local area was swept into a culvert under a bridge due to high waters at the time. The girl, who was later identified as Scarlett Hall, was rescused by multiple agencies before being sent off to St. Louis for further treatment. Today, a local business and […]Daniel Williams
- Parole Absconder Arrested in Wright County Following Multi-Agency Operation July 16, 2025Wright County, Mo. — A coordinated law enforcement operation led to the arrest of Bryan Gilpatrick on July 10, 2025, after authorities discovered multiple outstanding warrants for his arrest. The Wright County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with the Fugitive Task Force, the Missouri State Highway Patrol, and the Mountain Grove Police Department, worked together to […]James Hurtt
- 69th Annual ICGMA’s Returning to West Plains July 16, 2025The City of West Plains will be host once again to one of the biggest events around country gospel music in the USA. The 69th Annual ICGMA’s will be happening once again at the Bridge Church, just south of town. Organizer Dan Duncan tells us more in this video. The post 69th Annual ICGMA’s Returning […]Daniel Williams
- Sounds Downtown Returns July 17 with Live Music and Local Flavor July 16, 2025The sounds of summer will fill the air once again as Sounds Downtown returns to the West Plains Downtown Square on Thursday, July 17, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. This month’s event will feature live music by The Howell Creek Band, offering a lively evening of entertainment in the heart of the city. Community members […]Thom Hoglen
- West Plains to Rock and Roll with 2nd Annual “Elvis on the Avenue” Celebration July 16, 2025The spirit of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll returns to downtown West Plains on Saturday, July 26, as the 2nd Annual “Elvis on the Avenue” takes over the historic Avenue Theatre, located at 307 Washington Avenue. Festivities kick off at 11:00 a.m., with a full day of family-friendly entertainment, including live Elvis tribute artists, […]Thom Hoglen
- Howell County Health Department Offers Back-to-School Immunization Clinics July 16, 2025With the new school year just five weeks away, the Howell County Health Department is reminding families to ensure their children are up to date on required immunizations. To make it easy for parents and guardians, the department is hosting walk-in immunization clinics every Friday throughout July and August, with clinic hours from 8–11 a.m. […]Thom Hoglen
- Missouri Adds 7,900 Jobs in June; Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at 4% July 16, 2025Missouri’s labor market continued to show growth in June, with the addition of 7,900 nonfarm payroll jobs, according to the latest Monthly Jobs Report released by the Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained steady at 4 percent. Private sector jobs grew by 7,200, while government employment […]Thom Hoglen
