French police arrested at least 295 protesters during nationwide "Block Everything" demonstrations against President Macron's policies and budget cuts.

Fox News contributor and former Republican Utah Rep. Jason Chaffetz gave his eye-witness account of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk being shot at a local event.

Charlie Sheen revealed in Netflix documentary how his family tricked him into an intervention disguised as Martin Sheen's birthday party in the early 1990s.

Elon Musk has pledged $1 million to an initiative aimed at commissioning murals of slain Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska painted in U.S. cities.

President Trump and Vice President Vance called for prayers after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.

Democrats and Republicans condemned political violence in the wake of Charlie Kirk's shooting.

MSNBC's Chris Hayes informed viewers on Tuesday that the network amplified incorrect claims that a young Gazan boy was killed by Israeli Defense Forces.

Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at Utah Valley University where he was scheduled to appear as part of his American Comeback Tour.

Third-grader Liam Park suffered severe injuries in a Fort Worth hit-and-run as police investigate the SUV driver who fled the scene after the collision.

Vivek Ramaswamy will endorse Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears for governor at a September 19 rally in Chesterfield as she faces a close race against Abigail Spanberger.

A note from the Howell County Sheriff’s Department: The Howell County Sheriff’s Office Administrative Offices will have limited capabilities tomorrow due to a planned power outage for electrical line work. Records requests and other administrative services may be delayed until power is fully restored. We will notify the public as soon as operations return to […]

FEATURED PET OF THE DAY- Today, we are Featuring another pet from the recent City of West Plains Animal Care & Control listings. Meet Smoky!Impound: 2318Date: 2/22/2025Male Blue Heeler mixApprox. 2 years oldWeight: 46 lbs. A great perk for those interested but have other dogs, he thrives in getting along with other dogs. If interested, […]

From FCS Financial News Release: The FCS Financial Rural Community and Agriculture Foundation provided a $10,000 grant to the Alton High School FFA chapter. The funds will support the construction of a new Community Animal Science Facility, expanding hands-on learning opportunities for students and strengthening the local agricultural community. The new facility will provide students […]

On September 9, 2025, Douglas County deputies responded to a report of unauthorized camping on private property near County Road K-517 in Ava, Missouri. The property owner suspected the individual might be his nephew but had not granted permission to anyone to camp there. Lieutenant James Nelson and Deputy Jonathan Harley arrived on scene and […]

A routine traffic stop on U.S. Highway 63 led to the arrest of a wanted fugitive on September 8, 2025, according to the Howell County Sheriff’s Office. At approximately 3:36 p.m., Deputy Hunter J. Ward initiated a stop near State Route 14 after observing a white Ford F-150 traveling 10 miles per hour below the […]

Willow Springs, MO. – The Howell County Sheriff’s Office announced an arrest of a man on DWI charges after they nearly collided with an ambulance on the roadway. Read below for more. On September 8, 2025, at approximately 10:09 p.m., Deputy Michael Pauly of the Howell County Sheriff’s Office, while responding to a call on […]

From the Howell County Emergency Management: Due to extremely dry and low humidity conditions, Howell County Rural Fire Departments and Howell County Emergency Management strongly advise residents not to intentionally burn until at least we receive rain for relief. If conditions persist and excessive calls for Fire response, a Burn Ban may be issued later […]

WEST PLAINS, MO – Ozarks Healthcare is proud to announce that it provided more than 1,000 free student athletic physicals across multiple school districts this year, helping local students stay healthy and prepared for school activities. In partnership with area schools, Ozarks Healthcare providers conducted a total of 1,022 physicals, offering convenient access to preventative […]

  The Hammer (Jim Jones) Memorial Individual 18-hole golf tournament Saturday Sept 13th at the Willow Springs Thomas F Benyo Municipal Golf Course tee time is 11am. Cost is $60 dollars. There will be closest to the pin on all par 3’s and a new putter for longest putt. To sign up call Len Jones […]

The West Plains Zizzer soccer team turned in a commanding performance Tuesday night, cruising to a 5-0 shutout win on the road. Senior striker Malakai Coy was unstoppable, recording a hat trick to lead the Zizzer offense. Hudson Cox and Reed Cobb each added a goal of their own to round out the scoring. Cameron […]