An independent counsel demanded a death sentence for former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on rebellion charges over his controversial martial law decree.

A deadly construction accident unfolded in northeastern Thailand when a crane collapsed onto a moving passenger train, officials said.

Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons claimed immigration agents are facing "constant attacks" after a suspected illegal migrant rams cars in attempt to evade arrest.

At least four Americans detained under Nicolás Maduro’s regime were released by Venezuela’s interim government following a U.S. military operation that captured the longtime leader.

Passengers aboard a taxiing Air Canada flight were left shaken after muffled screams and banging were suddenly heard from beneath the cabin.

Sen. Rand Paul blasted GOP colleagues over the boat strikes near Venezuela, accusing them of not caring about the lives lost on the vessels.

Brooks Koepka’s PGA Tour comeback sparked headlines as Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm, and Cameron Smith stayed loyal to LIV Golf despite his high-profile return.

The DOJ declined a civil rights probe into an ICE officer's killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis, breaking from past practices as the FBI investigation continues.

American bobsledder Kris Horn raced solo down a World Cup track in Switzerland after a loading mishap left him without teammates in the four-man sled.

Sen. Kevin Cramer suggests Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell should resign amid a DOJ criminal probe into Fed headquarters renovation project costs.

Game Audio Below: Liberty Eagles traveled to Pleasant Hope for their first game in The Pleasant Hope invitational this past Tuesday Night to face the 2-9, New Covenant Warriors Eagles charged through with a usual, intense offense and outscored the Warriors by a Final of 80-27 1st Quarter: Liberty Eagles control the tip as the […]

Judy Marilyn Gorskey Funeral services for Judy Marilyn Gorskey, 71, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 15, 2026, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Gorskey passed away on January 12, 2026, one day after celebrating her 71st birthday. She was born on January […]

Funeral services for Emma F. Skiba, 88, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 17, 2026, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Skiba passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026, in West Plains. She was born on April 1, 1937, in Elizabeth, Arkansas, to Jasper and Clara Haynes.  […]

IZARD COUNTY, Ark. — The Izard County Sheriff’s Office has released a consolidated report of individuals incarcerated from late December through mid-January, according to Sheriff Charley Melton. Shelia Stetka, 46, of Calico Rock, was arrested Jan. 11 pending formal charges related to possession of a controlled substance. Tristan Woods, 21, of Oxford, was arrested Jan. […]

SHARP COUNTY, Ark. — According to Chief Deputy Kevin “Bart” Simpson with the Sharp County Sheriff’s Office, the following individuals were incarcerated between Dec. 29, 2025, and Jan. 12, 2026. Shalon Applegate, 43, of Highland, failure to appear (misdemeanor) on contempt for failure to pay restitution, public intoxication, open container of alcohol in a vehicle, […]

FEATURED PET OF THE DAY- Ozarks Pet Rescue is looking for a Foster needed for a Dog who is tired of residing in boarding school. Meet Mac! He is an approx 4-year old German Shephard. Mac’s owner unfortunately went to prison, leaving him stuck in Boarding School for much longer than he deserves. Mac; • […]

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Missouri to offset economic losses caused by drought beginning Sept. 9, 2025. The declaration covers the Missouri counties of Barry, Barton, Bollinger, Butler, Camden, Carter, Cedar, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Dent, Douglas, […]

From Ozarks Healthcare: WEST PLAINS, MO – Ozarks Healthcare is hosting Project Homeless Connect this year, bringing together area agencies and community partners to support individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of becoming homeless. The event will be held Thursday, January 29, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the […]

On Monday January 19th, Martin Luther King Day Jr. Day, there will be a special program entitled The Power of Empathy at the Historic Lincoln School 1400 Pony Thomas in West Plains. Make Plans now to attend, for more information see The Lincoln School Project on Facebook or lincolnschoolproject.com. Here is Crockett Oaks III with […]

Grovespring, MO. – Yesterday, the Wright County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of a Lebanon woman after a suspected arson event on January 8th. The Sheriff’s office responded to a fire at around 3:30am, finding a camper near a residence on fire. An attempt had also previously been made to ignite the camper, and an identified […]