West Plains students graduate from UCM
Two West Plains residents recently graduated from the University of Central Missouri following the spring 2026 semester.
Jul 11, 2026Open source
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MacLeod pulls away from West Plains, 12-3
WEST PLAINS — The MacLeod Junior American Legion Baseball team plated nine runs over the fourth and fifth innings to pull away for a 12-3 whipping of West...
Jun 27, 2026Open source
West Plains, Mo., man dies in motorcycle crash
MOTORCYCLIST KILLED: A West Plains man died after a motorcycle crash in Howell County.
Jun 24, 2026Open source
HPCA students qualify for national Beta convention
Three students from His Place Christian Academy in West Plains placed in events at the State of Missouri Beta Convention in March, qualifying to compete at t...
May 6, 2026Open source
Construction zone crash leads to serious injuries for Ark. man
A 66-year-old Melbourne, Ark., man suffered serious injuries in a two-vehicle crash at 1:05 p.m. April 29 on Highway 17, 4 miles north of Lanton, according t...
May 6, 2026Open source
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West Plains is in Howell County, Missouri.
Region: Missouri
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65775
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Missouri driver fleeing police jumps head first off bridge in getaway attempt
Stone County Sheriff's Office released dashcam footage, showing the moment 26-year-old Gavin Thor Lundgren dove off the side of a bridge in an attempt to esc...
Jul 23, 2026Open source
WATCH: High-speed police chase ends after suspect dives headfirst off bridge
A Missouri man is facing multiple charges after authorities say he led deputies on a high-speed chase, jumped off a bridge into a lake and assaulted three of...
Jul 23, 2026Open source
Sex, crime, and a getaway truck: Missouri prosecutor removed for allegedly helping illegal alien lover flee...
Camille Johnston is also accused of retaliating against an employee who found out about one of her alleged affairs.
Jul 23, 2026Open source
Chiefs reveal renderings for $3 billion stadium as they get set to leave Missouri
The Chiefs on Wednesday unveiled the renderings for their new stadium in Kansas that is scheduled to open for the 2031 NFL season.
Jul 23, 2026Open source
15 years on, Joplin’s civic updraft
In this week’s magazine, we go to Joplin, Missouri, to explore what it means for a community to rebuild. Other stories explore similar themes.
Jul 22, 2026Open source
ROOKE: Judge Barrs Prosecutor From Office For Failing To Keep It In Her Pants
A local Missouri prosecutor has been barred from entering her office over allegations of misconduct spanning several years.
Jul 21, 2026Open source
In Joplin, a tornado took ‘things you remember.’ But the city’s civic bonds endure.
In 2011, a powerful EF5 twister destroyed about one-third of Joplin, Missouri. To recover and rebuild, the city relied on the strength of its community.
Jul 21, 2026Open source
Royals return winning two of three
Kansas City wins two close ones, lose by blowout The Kansan Staff KANSAS CITY, Missouri — The Kansas City Royals came back from the All-Star… Login to co...
Jul 20, 2026Open source
Embracing Local History: Part 215 – PHILANDA (LEDFORD) BELL (1846-1934) DESCRIBES LIFE IN EARLY ADAIR COUNTY
Philanda Catherine (Ledford) Bell was in her 80s in 1930 when she wrote about her life in early Adair County. She was born on Christmas Day in 1846 in Sulliv...
Jul 20, 2026Open source
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