House Oversight Chairman James Comer will accuse Gov. Tim Walz of being "asleep at the wheel" amid alleged fraud during his Wednesday congressional hearing.

A Milwaukee judge convicted of obstructing federal immigration agents has resigned while vowing to continue fighting her case.

Pope Leo XIV closed the Catholic Church's Holy Year by calling on Christians around the world to help those in need and treat foreigners with kindness.

Coalition of the Willing signs Ukraine security agreement with U.S. support, establishing multinational force and ceasefire monitoring mechanism.

Wyoming's Supreme Court struck down two laws restricting abortion, including the nation's first explicit abortion pill ban in a 4-1 ruling.

United Nations Ambassador Mike Waltz told “Hannity" why be believes the UN is “upset" over President Donald Trump’s Maduro takedown, arguing the move made the world safer.

Trump administration expands visa bond policy, requiring foreign travelers from 38 countries to post up to $15,000 in bonds before entering the U.S.

Surveillance video captured a brazen sledgehammer smash-and-grab at a Pennsylvania Lululemon store, and masked suspects reportedly stole over $5,000.

Vice President JD Vance shared a meme mocking Democrats during their Jan. 6 candlelight vigil, adding sombreros to photos of Schumer and Jeffries.

Tom Izzo had an explosive confrontation with former Michigan State player Paul Davis during the Spartans' game against USC, leading to a dramatic courtside ejection.

Game Audio Below: The Willow Springs Bears played their first game of 2026, coming out of Christmas Break on the road to Licking, Missouri to face the Licking Wildcats.  While the Wildcats had plenty of surges of offensive pressure, The Bears were able to pull out a successful ten-point victory.  1st Quarter:  Tip controlled by […]

Cathy Gene Prince, 75, of West Plains, Missouri passed away on January 5, 2026, in Springfield, Missouri.  A full obituary will be available at a later date.  Visitation will be on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., at the Carter Funeral Chapel until time of the Funeral Service at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be […]

FEATURED PET OF THE DAY- Meet Charlie! A 4-year old Beagle, Australian Cattle Dog, & Blue Heeler who is available for adoption through the Humane Society of North Central Arkansas. Charlie’s been told he’s quite the charming boy. He is always happy to making friends (both human and canine) but is most importantly ready for […]

Rodney Lee Briscoe Funeral services for Rodney Lee Briscoe, 61, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 10, 2026, in the Rose Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Briscoe passed away January 3, 2026, at his home. Rod was born August 24th, 1964, to Jerry and Billie Briscoe.  He graduated from […]

Patricia Marion Steinbruner Funeral services for Patricia Marion Steinbruner, 64, Brookline, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 9, 2026, at St, Joseph Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Steinbruner, the heart of the Steinbruner family, passed away on December 26, 2025, surrounded by her husband and daughters. Born on […]

43-year-old Daniel Martin of Caufield was arrested by the Missouri State Highway Patrol on Monday.  He is facing charges of Driving While Intoxicated, Resisting Arrest and Careless and Imprudent Driving.   He was transported to the Howell County Jail according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Arrest Report. The post Caufield Man Arrested by Missouri […]

Yes Honey is among the most recent organizations to join the Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) as a Champion Member. Yes Honey offers a line of Alpha-Gal friendly honey-sweeted sodas and flavored creamed honeys made in the Ozarks. Owner Heather Mincer says “Yes Honey wouldn’t be where it is today without the incredible support of […]

West Plains, MO. – Yesterday, as we began the first full week of January 2026, West Plains Recycling set a goal for itself to make a massive impact this year, and they’re asking the public for help in making it possible. The goal is to recycle 2.6 million pounds of trash in 2026, making their […]

On January 4, 2026, a Howell County deputy conducted a traffic stop in West Plains for inoperable lighting on a vehicle with registration that expired in April 2019. The driver, identified as Elijah Harper, was unable to provide proof of insurance. For investigative purposes, Harper was instructed multiple times to exit the vehicle. He repeatedly […]

Virtual MDC program will be offered twice in January BRANSON, Mo. – Ever wonder how to identify trees when they have no leaves? Learn how with a virtual Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) program. Staff with Shepherd of the Hills Conservation Education Center will host two virtual sessions focused on Intro to Tree ID from […]