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- Space Heaters Responsible for Nearly 1/3 of Home Fires During the Winter 01/29/2026Missouri officials are urging residents to take extra precautions as dangerous cold settles over the state for several days, increasing the risk of deadly home heating fires. Space heaters remain a leading concern. Fire safety experts stress that these devices are only meant to supplement a home’s primary heating system, not replace it. Anyone without […]James Hurtt
- Give Local First Selects Salutes Veterans Shelter as its 2026 Fundraising Beneficiary 01/29/2026Give Local First and Ozark Marketing is proud to announce that this year’s Give Local First Fundraising Recipient is Salutes Veterans Shelter in West Plains. Salutes is a shelter who focuses on veterans who need a place to stay and, in many times, get back on their feet. They offer services that is a hand […]James Hurtt
- City of Eminence, MO. Under Boil Advisory 01/29/2026Eminence, MO. – The City of Eminence has announced a boil advisory due to a loss of pressure within the water system. As a precaution, officials state that until further notice, all water used for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, making ice, or washing food should be boiled for at least one minute, then allowed to […]Daniel Williams
- Craig Morgan in Concert in West Plains for Cystic Fibrosis 01/29/2026Grand Ole Opry member, U.S. Army Veteran and Country Music Superstar Craig Morgan will be performing at this years Cystic Fibrosis Fundraiser coming up on March 21st. Get your tickets now at most area banks, West Plains Music, at the Civic Center Box Office or online. Rick Frazier stopped by KDY and talked with Harlin […]James Hurtt
- Oregon County Associate Commissioner on Reduction in US Forestry Compensation 01/29/2026Due to the expiring of the SRS act last year, the federal government is paying less profits to counties that host national forest land based on timber sales within those regions. Oregon County appears to be really feeling the heat from this change, prompting Oregon County Associate Commissioner Jake Parker to issue a public response. […]Daniel Williams