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- City of West Plains Continues Work On Independence Drive Overpass 04/14/2026WEST PLAINS, MISSOURI- Progress continues on the Independence Drive overpass in the City of West Plains. Friday morning Mayor Mike Topliff was able to receive a firsthand look at progress made since the project entered this detour phase of the project on November 19th. Since November 19th; the overpass’ existing detour was expanded for motorists […]Dylan Groves
- The Impact Celebrates Inaugural Grant Recipients 04/14/2026The Impact, a giving circle supported by the Community Foundation of West Plains, hosted a celebratory dinner on March 26 at the Historic Post Office Event Center to honor its inaugural grant recipients and the collective generosity that made the awards possible. The evening brought together Impact members, community partners and local leaders to […]James Hurtt
- 19 New Missouri State Highway Patrol Troopers Graduate Training 04/14/2026JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI- Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that 19 troopers graduated from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Friday, April 10, 2026. The ceremony took place at 10 a.m. at the Patrol Academy’s gymnasium. The 125th Recruit Class reported to the Academy on January 5, 2026. The […]Dylan Groves
- Roadwork in Oregon County 04/14/2026Route 63 in Oregon County will see minor traffic impacts as crews install a new concrete median island and restripe the roadway. The work zone stretches from Alton Road to County Road 360 near Thayer. A 12‑foot width restriction will be in place, but all lanes will remain open throughout the project. Weather permitting, crews […]James Hurtt
- Growing Tomatoes 101 May 1st 04/14/2026The University of Missouri Extension will host a hands‑on tomato‑growing workshop on May 1st at the Howell County Extension Office in West Plains. The class begins at 5:30 p.m. and will be led by Josh Dunn, MU Extension field specialist in agronomy. With just two weeks to go, Dunn is encouraging gardeners to register for […]James Hurtt