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• 26-Year West Plains Halloween Traditon Could be Ending: A Talk with Bruce Hershenson 10/28/2026
  Could a long-time West Plains Halloween tradition be ending? We spoke to Bruce Hershenson about the one house everyone knows at the end of October: the one with the full-size candy bars. The post 26-Year West Plains Halloween Traditon Could be Ending: A Talk with Bruce Hershenson appeared first on Ozark Radio News.
  Daniel Williams
• Part of West Plains in a Boil Advisory 10/28/2026
  A boil water advisory is in effect for the following areas in West Plains: •Broadway: Valley View to Halstead •Halstead: Webster to First Street •Oregon: Nevada to First Street The impacted area is highlighted in the picture.   The advisory is precautionary while water samples are tested. We will provide an update when results are […]
  James Hurtt
• Baxter County Sheriff’s Department Offers Halloween Safety Tips 10/28/2026
       With Halloween almost upon us, the Sheriff’s Office would like to offer the following advice and safety tips for those who will be out in the neighborhoods trick-or-treating on Saturday evening, October 31st.  Trick-or-Treaters are usually out in the neighborhoods from around 5:00 PM till 9:00 PM on Halloween night, although the times […]
  James Hurtt
• Veterans Day in Mountain View MO 10/28/2026
  From the Mountain View Chamber of Commerce: Veterans Day in Mountain View MO will be a full day of gratitude, fellowship, and appreciation for those who have served!  Veterans Breakfast | 7–9 AM Start your day with biscuits & gravy, scrambled eggs, and sausage at the Mountain View Community Center. Hosted by the Chamber of Commerce […]
  James Hurtt
• MSU-WP offers financial aid nights at area high schools 10/28/2026
  Press release from MSU-West Plains:   WEST PLAINS, Mo. — As students and families prepare for exploring colleges, Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) will host financial aid nights at area high schools to help them prepare for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).  Officials at MSU-WP encourage current and prospective students to complete […]
  James Hurtt