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• “Scare on the Square” 2026, Celebrating Halloween Night in West Plains 10/04/2026
  West Plains, MO. – October is officially here, and so is Halloween season. For those looking forward to the ghouls and goblins, ghosts and graveyards on Halloween night, check out Scare on the Square returning to West Plains on October 31st.  This free, family-friendly event will include a variety of vendors and activities on the […]
  Daniel Williams
• FEMA Delivers Additional $10.5 Million to Help Fire Departments and Other First Responder Organizations in Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska 10/04/2026
  This week, FEMA awarded more than $10.5 million in grant funding to fire departments, first responder organizations, and other institutions focused on firefighter safety and fire prevention in Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska. These awards will enable agencies to get the equipment, staff and support they need to carry out their critical, life-saving missions. This week’s […]
  Daniel Williams
• City of Mountain View Announces Street Closure for Tomorrow 10/04/2026
  Mountain View, MO. – The City of Mountain View has announced that road maintenance will lead to a street closure tomorrow.  Officials say that it will take place all day tomorow, October 5th. The location will be Pine Street, from 2nd to 3rd, located just up the road from the police station. For those looking […]
  Daniel Williams
• Two Salem Residents Injured in Saturday Accident 10/04/2026
  Two Salem Missouri residents were injured early Saturday morning in a rear‑end collision west of town. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened at 7:35 AM on Highway 72, about four miles west of Salem. Troopers report that both vehicles were westbound when a 2019 Hyundai Sonata, driven by a 54‑year‑old woman […]
  James Hurtt
• Memphis Man Injured in Accident Near Rockbridge 10/03/2026
  A Memphis man suffered minor injuries Friday night after his vehicle ran off the roadway northeast of Rockbridge. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the crash happened at 8:20 PM on Missouri 95, about two miles northeast of the community. Troopers say a southbound 2012 Honda Pilot, driven by a 24‑year‑old man from Memphis, Tennessee, […]
  James Hurtt