The City of West Plains is pleased to announce Chris Henson has been named the new Transportation Director, effective August 11. Henson currently serves as the Airport Manager at the West Plains ...

A West Plains woman has been arrested and charged following an alleged child abuse incident that occurred on Sunday afternoon. According to a report from the Howell County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy ...

In the early morning hours of Saturday, law enforcement officers responded to a report of a suspicious individual allegedly prowling near a residence in the 100 block of Crestwood Circle. The call, ...

Robin has been located safe! Thank you to all that shared this post to help spread the word. Thank you to Bakersfield Volunteer Fire Department, Tecumseh Volunteer Fire Department, Life Call Ambulance ...

Today we’ll be returning to the Life Skills Primer series, speaking to Erin Hand with the Missouri Job Board office in West Plains. She’ll be giving you a step-by-step on the ideas behind putting ...

Due to the passage of Senate Bill 28, purchasing a motor vehicle in Missouri will look different down the road – in late 2026 ...

THE TENTATIVE AGENDA OF THIS MEETING INCLUDES: Roll Call Approval of Agenda NEW BUSINESS 1. Introduction of City Administrator WORK SESSION 1. Personnel System- Classifications Descriptions Pay Matrix ...

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 ...