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- Ava Man Kevin Hansen Re-Arrested After January Drug Case 03/07/2026Kevin Hansen, 55, of Ava, was originally arrested in January after Douglas County deputies and Ava police served a narcotics search warrant at an apartment on East Grand Avenue, where methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were reportedly seized. Court records show Hansen was released on February 5, 2026, under court-ordered supervision. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office […]Quinn Ziliak
- Jason Smith Capitol Report 03/07/2026Under President Trump, America is Leading from a Position of Strength March 6, 2026 President Trump promised Missourians that his foreign policy would make America respected on the world stage again, rebuild our military, and act decisively to address threats confronting our nation — but also a foreign policy that would prevent us from […]James Hurtt
- State Releases February 2026 General Revenue Report 03/07/2026JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –State Budget Director Dan Haug announced today that net general revenue collections for February 2026 decreased 2.5 percent compared to those for February 2025, from $879.1 million last year to $856.9 million this year. Net general revenue collections for 2026 fiscal year-to-date increased 1.0 percent compared to February 2025, from $8.30 billion […]James Hurtt
- MSU-WP Career Fair Brings Together 35 Employers and Nearly 100 Job Seekers 03/07/2026West Plains, MO – The Missouri State University–West Plains Office of Career Services hosted a Career Fair Feb. 26 that connected community members with employers from across the region. The event featured 35 employers representing industries such as healthcare, manufacturing, education, public service, banking, agriculture, criminal justice, technology and many more. Nearly 100 job seekers […]James Hurtt
- Enjoy Craft Drinks and Comedy This Weekend 03/07/2026West Plains, MO. – This afternoon, two events are planned to take place in West Plains in the Downtown area, featuring craft drinks and comedy. In this week’s update from the West Plains Arts Alliance and Explore West Plains, Terry Hampton tells us more: First, Brewfest will be taking place at the West Plains Civic Center, […]Daniel Williams