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• Marshfield Teen Injured in Crash Near Ava 06/14/2026
  An 18‑year‑old Marshfield woman was injured Saturday morning in a two‑vehicle crash on Missouri 5, two miles north of Ava. The Highway Patrol says the southbound Subaru she was driving attempted to pass but failed to yield to a northbound Toyota Sienna, causing the vehicles to collide. The teen driver suffered minor injuries and was […]
  James Hurtt
• New App Helps Howell County Residents Track Immunization Records 06/14/2026
  West Plains, MO. – The Howell County Health Department has implemented a new app intended to help residents keep track of family immunization records. This application, called Docket, will make it easier for not only individuals, but the Health Department to keep track of who has received what immunizations, especially as back-to-school requirements will be […]
  Daniel Williams
• West Plains Noon Rotary to Host Fundraising Online Auction 06/14/2026
  The West Plains Noon Rotary is hosting an online auction featuring a “Grill & Chill” package valued at $865, with all proceeds supporting weekend food programs for at‑risk elementary students, as well as scholarships and youth leadership initiatives. The package includes a $550 Pit Boss Navigator pellet smoker donated by Hirsch Farm & Feed, a […]
  James Hurtt
• Kehoe Signs Public Safety Bill 06/14/2026
  JEFFERSON CITY, MO – On Friday, Governor Mike Kehoe signed House Bill (HB) 2637 into law.  “I appreciate the members of the General Assembly for sending another important piece of public safety legislation to my desk this year,” said Governor Kehoe. “This bill includes several provisions to make Missouri safer by modernizing tools available to […]
  James Hurtt
• Ozarks Healthcare Reminds Families of Remaining Free Student Athlete Physical Opportunities 06/14/2026
  Press Release from Ozarks Healthcare: WEST PLAINS, MO – As summer activities and fall sports seasons approach, Ozarks Healthcare is reminding families that two free student athlete physical opportunities remain for area students.   Ozarks Healthcare will provide free sports physicals at the Willow Springs School District on July 7 and for the Alton R-IV […]
  James Hurtt