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- Squires Man Arrested by MSHP After Crash 03/16/2026A Squires man was taken into custody Friday evening following a crash that investigators say was caused by impaired driving. According to The Missouri State Highway Patrol, 43‑year‑old David Soto was arrested around 6:48 p.m. on March 13 after failing to drive on the right half of the roadway, resulting in a collision. No additional […]James Hurtt
- RETIRED OFFICER QUALIFICATION SHOOT WILL BE APRIL 10TH 03/16/2026The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting a firearms qualification shoot for Retired Law Enforcement Officers on Friday, April 10, 2026 beginning at 8:30 AM. This will be held at the SHERIFF’S FIRING RANGE located at the old Baxter County Quarry on Baxter CR 69 off of Hwy 5 South. The entrance will be […]James Hurtt
- City Crews Working to Repair Damages to Power Lines from Sunday Storms 03/16/2026From the City of West Plains: Strong storms and high winds moved through West Plains Sunday evening, resulting in several power outages across the city. Between 6:00 p.m. on March 15 and 4:00 a.m. on March 16, City of West Plains electric crews responded to multiple outages affecting approximately 2,400 customers. Crews worked for […]James Hurtt
- West Plains Man Charged with Two Felonies After Traffic Stop 03/16/2026A West Plains man is facing multiple felony charges after a traffic stop led to the discovery of a stolen firearm, methamphetamine, and drug paraphernalia, according to a probable cause statement filed in Howell County. Police say Robert Lynn Halfacre was stopped on March 13, 2026, for an inoperable driver’s side brake light and a […]James Hurtt
- Mountain View Community Betterment Community Meal Tuesday March 17th 03/16/2026Mountain View Community Betterment is inviting residents to come together for a free Community Meal on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at the Mountain View Community Center. Food will be served beginning at 4:30 p.m. at 125 E. 1st Street. The monthly meal is open to everyone, with donations accepted to help sustain the program and […]James Hurtt