Eight House GOP lawmakers expressed concerns about President Donald Trump's proposal to import beef from Argentina to lower U.S. grocery prices for consumers.

The Parthenon in Athens is scaffolding-free for the first time in 200 years, offering visitors an unobstructed view of Greece's iconic temple until November 2025.

Paul Ingrassia said he was removing himself from consideration to head the Office of Special Counsel amid reports of text messages containing racist language.

Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner defended a chest tattoo resembling Nazi symbol, claiming it came from a "very inebriated" decision in 2007.

Hezbollah operatives use Venezuelan passports and drug networks to infiltrate the Western Hemisphere, turning the country into terror group's regional headquarters.

Mark Thomas fired warning shots after Benjamin Michael Campbell tore down a Trump banner, leading to an exchange of gunfire at his mother's North Carolina home.

"Dumb Blonde" podcast host Bunnie Xo responded to negative comments about her image with Jelly Roll, sharing their transformation stories and backgrounds.

"Father Ted" creator Graham Linehan cleared as U.K. police drop investigation into his social media posts that drew international criticism and free speech concerns.

The U.S. military created a Civil-Military Coordination Center near Gaza to oversee ceasefire implementation and facilitate humanitarian assistance from international partners.

Bryant Wesco Jr., Clemson's go-to receiver, was hospitalized after he landed on his head during a punt return. Dabo Swinney said Wesco sustained a "very serious" back injury.

Rhonda L. Lambe Rhonda L. Lambe, 67, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 9:57 a.m., Monday, October 20, 2025, at her home. She was born October 3, 1958, at Lufkin, Texas, to Howell and Marjorie Gay.  On July 9, 1977, she was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Bill Lambe.  They were blessed with four […]

A Douglas county man who arrested in 2007 for the murder of Rene Williams, who was a bartender at the Eagles Lodge in Ava, and who took his own life while in jail has now been linked to a murder in the state of Wisconsin. Reports surfaced that Christopher Ravek has now been tied to […]

FEATURED PETS OF THE DAY- 5 1 1/2 year old Puppies were caught within the last week by Ozarks Pet Rescue. 2 males and 3 females. Mom is a blue heeler and the Dad is unknown, possibly a Rotweiller or Lab. Only charachtersitic dogs appear to have in common with the mother is her size. […]

– In recognition of being named the 2025 Library of the Year by the Missouri Library Association (MLA), the West Plains Public Library will celebrate this achievement with a community drop-in reception and ribbon cutting from 5-6 pm on Wednesday, October 22. The event will be held in partnership with the Greater West Plains Area […]

ALTON, MISSOURI- Funeral Services are planned for 21-year old and 2023 Alton High School Graduate, Gunnar Kennedy. They will be held on Saturday, October 25th, 2025 in The Alton High School Gymnasium. Visitation will take place on Friday, October 24th, 2025 at The Clary Funeral Home, Alton, Missouri from 5-7 PM. Kennedy had been studying […]

William Junior Disney, II A memorial service for William Junior Disney, II, 56, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Church of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints.  Mr. Disney passed away Friday, October 17, 2025, at Ozarks Healthcare. He was born January 4, 1969, at Colorado Springs, […]

The nation is preparing to commemorate America 250, and planning is already underway in West Plains for an old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration marking 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The celebration will take place on July 4, 2026, on the Missouri State University–West Plains campus. Festivities will include food trucks, […]

4-H specialist Kyle Wake with the University of Missouri – Extension will teach a dry cured bacon class on November 18th at the Howell County Extension Center at 1376 Bill Virdon Blvd. West Plains, MO 65775. Through this class you will gain key skills needed to cure your own bacon. You will also leave with […]

(This is a press release from the Missouri Department of Social Services.) Jefferson City, MO. – The Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) announced today that due to the federal government shutdown, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service (USDA-FNS) has informed state agencies that November 2025 SNAP cannot be issued at this […]

From the City of West Plains:   Mayor Mike Topliff recently signed a proclamation officially recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in West Plains. The proclamation was presented to Kenya Cook, representing Christos House, which continues to serve as a vital resource and advocate for survivors in our region.   Domestic violence impacts individuals […]