Democrats claimed victory in a trio of high-stakes elections in New Jersey, New York and Virginia that largely focused on economic anxiety and affordability issues.

Democratic socialist Omar Fateh mounted a progressive challenge against Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, with an endorsements from Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn.

California passed Proposition 50, dramatically reshaping congressional districts in the battle for House control. Democrats gained an edge against Trump's redistricting push.

James Solomon will continue his mayoral campaign in Jersey City in a runoff election slated for December after no candidate won a majority of votes.

Democratic justices maintain a 5-2 majority on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court after voters chose to retain all three justices facing retention elections Tuesday.

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth praises South Korea's plan to boost defense spending as the allies look to strengthen deterrence against North Korea.

Hampton Roads gains more political power as Jay Jones becomes Virginia's new attorney general, joining other Tidewater leaders in state government.

Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo faced off for the future of the New York City and the direction of the Democratic Party in a contentious mayoral race.

Billionaire Alex Soros cast his ballot for Socialist NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani while his family's foundation donated millions to left-wing groups supporting the campaign.

Video shows a massive fireball and smoke after UPS Flight 2976 crashed into a Kentucky Petroleum Recycling building during takeoff at the Louisville airport.

Press Release from The Howell County Sheriff’s Office: November 4, 2025   On November 3, 2025, Howell County Deputies and I joined the United States Marshals Service, South Central Drug Task Force, Operation Relentless Pursuit Task Force, Missouri State Highway Patrol, and West Plains Police Department in concluding a multi-year investigation by locating and arresting nine […]

Press Release from the City of West Plains: The West Plains Police Department has identified the two individuals believed to be responsible for the recent vandalism of the public mural located at 14 Court Square in Downtown West Plains. The incident occurred on the night of October 28, when the mural at Luster Arcade was […]

Michael Thomas Olberding Graveside services for Michael Thomas Olberding, 82, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Meltabarger Cemetery, on County Road 9230, West Plains.  Mr. Olberding passed away November 2, 2025, following a brief illness. He was born September 28, 1943, in Worthington, Minnesota, to Leander (Bun) […]

FEATURED PET OF THE DAY- Meet Mallory! A pup who claims she is sweet as a honeybee and friendly as a sunflower. She can quite be independent too and enjoys the luxurious life of laying on the floor and wondering what humans do. She loves humans and wants nothing more than one to call home. […]

Cabool, MO. – An old motel converted into an apartment building in Cabool, Missouri, caught fire early this morning and was reported to be a total loss. Cabool Fire Chief Shaun Watson stated that crews responded to the fire at 2:02 a.m. and remained on the scene until after 8 a.m. While the origin of […]

On October 30, 2025, Rose G. Gear, age 30 of Springfield, was arrested by Sgt. Aaron Box, after he received a call of a female walking in the middle of W. 76 Highway with a knife. Gear was arrested without incident.   Gear had been the center of a harassment investigation by Lt. Nelson, where […]

From the City of West Plains: Please be aware that the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Thornburgh Street will be closed beginning at noon tomorrow for paving work.   Drivers are encouraged to avoid the area and plan alternate routes.   We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work to improve […]

West Plains, MO. – November may give us a weeks long gap between holidays, but more events are still lined up for those who look for them. On this update on the activities of the West Plains Arts Alliance, Terry Hampton tells us about two events scheduled for November 10th. The first event is a Lunch […]

Missouri’s early Firearms Deer Youth Portion was this past weekend with young hunters harvesting 18,706 deer. Top harvest counties were Franklin with 390 deer harvested, Howell with 389, and Pike with 366. More current harvest results at extra.mdc.mo.gov/widgets/harvest_table/     The post Missouri Youth Deer Season a Huge Success Local Gallery appeared first on Ozark […]

Van Buren, MO. – The Carter County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a Jail Officer Academy for all surrounding agencies and those interested in training. This class will be a 48-hour course designed to prepare participants for working in a jail or a detention center. Topics include working in corrections, health & safety issues, legal issues, […]