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- U.S. 160 Overpass Project Enters New Phase; Detour Shift Begins Wednesday, Nov. 19 11/17/2025The U.S. 160 overpass project is entering a new phase of construction that includes a section of road from Old Airport Road to Freedom Drive. This will require a detour shift beginning Wednesday, Nov. 19, for motorists traveling north or westbound from Independence Drive/U.S. 160 East to turn north onto Amy Street, then west […]James Hurtt
- City of West Plains Boil Order Downgraded to Advisory 11/17/2025West Plains, MO. – The City of West Plains has announced this morning that the city-wide boil order advisory that was put into place over the weekend has been downgraded to a Boil Advisory. The initial boil order is due to an power outage that occurred at the City’s water treatment facility, which led to […]Daniel Williams
- 13th Annual Toys for Tots Christmas Show Set for December 5–6 in West Plains 11/17/2025The holiday season will shine a little brighter this year as the 13th Annual Toys for Tots Christmas Show returns to West Plains on Friday and Saturday, December 5 and 6. The musical celebration begins at 6:30 p.m. each evening at The Bridge Church, located at 10105 South U.S. Highway 63. Admission is one new, […]James Hurtt
- Two Ava Residents Arrested for Shoplifting and Drug Possession 11/17/2025Two individuals were arrested on November 14, 2025, following a shoplifting complaint at Dollar General and subsequent drug-related discoveries. Dollar General employees reported a male and female shoplifting from the store and leaving in a silver Ford Mustang. Officers located the vehicle shortly afterward in the parking lot of Signal and made contact with Todd […]James Hurtt
- West Plains Man Arrested After Violent Disturbance and Property Damage 11/17/2025A West Plains man was arrested late Friday night following a domestic disturbance that escalated into threats, property damage, and a physical confrontation with law enforcement. On November 14, 2025, around 11:00 p.m., officers responded to the 600 block of First Street for a report of a domestic disturbance in progress. Officers had reportedly been […]James Hurtt