The Bridges Program is excited to host its 11th Annual Back-to-School Fair this Saturday, August 9, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. in the West Plains High School parking lot. This event is open to students ...

Authorities are actively searching for a Calico Rock man who fled from law enforcement twice in less than 24 hours. Stephen Whaples, 36, is currently wanted for parole violations. According to the ...

The Boys & Girls Club of the Greater West Plains Area has received a $40,000 grant from the Taco Bell Foundation through its Community Grants Program, a nationwide initiative supporting nonprofits ...

The Sharp County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly incarceration report for the period of July 21 through July 28, 2025. Chief Deputy Kevin “Bart” Simpson reported multiple arrests involving a ...

The Cherokee Village Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a person of interest connected to a recent string of break-ins in the area. According to a statement from the ...

In July 2025, the Howell County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,340 calls for service, a 15.7% increase over the six-month average, making it the busiest month in that timeframe.

Deer hunting season is a couple of months off, but the Missouri Department of Conservation is still taking measures to stop the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease. One of those includes making it ...

The West Plains Zizzer Boys Soccer program has kicked off an exciting fundraising effort with the launch of their “Kayak and Cooler Raffle Combo.” Supporters have the chance to win two high-end ...