The Missouri Department of Public Safety has recognized Oregon County as a Blue Shield community in recognition of Oregon County’s commitment to public safety. The Missouri Blue Shield Program, ...

After a week of community voting, the results are in—and Zootopia has been selected as the feature film for this summer’s Family Movie Night in the Park, hosted by West Plains Parks & Recreation. The ...

As Memorial Day ushers in the unofficial start of summer, Ozarks Healthcare in Mountain Grove is urging families to stay ...

The West Plains School District has named Julie Rasmussen the 2025 District Paraprofessional of the Year, recognizing her unwavering dedication, compassion, and service to students and staff alike.

In the wake of severe storms and tornadoes that struck Arkansas on March 14–15, both federal and state leaders are mobilizing support for affected communities. Following President Donald Trump’s Major ...

West Plains Fire & Rescue is proud to recognize Firefighter Dalton Pauly and Engineer Jacob Barks for their outstanding achievement in completing the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course through ...

The West Plains R-VII School District Board of Education met for its regular open session on May 20. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and a special Student Spotlight recognizing Lauren ...

West Plains, MO. – The group West Plains Downtown has announced their winner for this past month, who walked away with a gift basket full of items related to businesses in the downtown West Plains ...

Some people show up when asked. Bruce Vincent shows up before you even ask. From late night fundraisers to early morning cooking, Bruce is the heart behind countless community efforts supporting FFA, ...

Michelle Stevenson has been charged with Domestic Assault after a disagreement over a social media post and comment. According to the Probable Cause Statement the incident happened when Stevenson made ...

Wedgewood Country Club will be hosting their 2nd annual 36-hole two-person 4-ball/scramble tournament May 31st-June 1st. $300.00 per team. Tee times of 730 am or 1pm both days Calcutta Saturday ...

Youth Baseball/Softball & Adult Softball Update from West Plains Parks & Recreation To all players, families, and coaches, We want to thank you for your patience and understanding as we prepare for ...