Inmate dies at state prison at Licking
Khyree Davis, 33, was pronounced deceased at a medical unit at the prison in Licking. He was serving a 25-year sentence for one count each of second-degree murder, armed criminal action, unlawful use ...
Registration open for pear ‘buyback’ program; Rolla, West Plains pickup
Registration for the Callery Pear Buyback event is open from March 17 through April 17. To register, participants choose a native tree and submit a photo of the cut-down Callery pear tree. One free, ...
New chancellor at MSU-W.P. is native of area
Named the next chancellor of Missouri State University’s West Plains campus, Zora Mulligan will be returning to her hometown. The MSU executive vice president grew up in Howell County and views this ...
Weather Service: Potential for severe storms this weekend
The National Weather Service is warning about the potential for severe storms this weekend. Showers and non-severe thunderstorms east of U.S. 65 are expected this morning and afternoon. Round 1 of ...
Here’s a look at the weekend weather
The National Weather Service is monitoring a slight severe weather risk for Saturday night into Sunday morning, with additional redevelopment posing an enhanced severe weather risk Sunday afternoon.
MARJORIE ANN JACKSON
Marjorie Ann Jackson, 85, of Eureka, Illinois, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2025, surrounded by family.
American Legion post to host event honoring Vietnam vets
American Legion Post 41 in Houston will host its annual event Saturday on Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Day.
Two area fire departments awarded grants
Two area fire departments have received grants through a statewide program. Since 2020, the MFA Incorporated Charitable Foundation has teamed with University of Missouri Extension’s Fire and Rescue ...
License fees may increase; House gives support
The state House has given preliminary approval to a proposed $3 increase for learner’s permits, driver’s licenses, lien notices, vehicle registrations, renewals and title transfers. The bill sponsor, ...
Diamond Tigers go 1-3 in wood bat tournament
The Houston High School baseball team got out to a slow start in the Champs Fitness Wood Bat tournament on Friday and ...
Patrol arrests one wanted on outstanding warrant
A Mountain Grove man was arrested Wednesday morning on an outstanding warrant, the Missouri State Highway Patrol said. Trey R. Walker, 32, was sought on a Douglas County warrant for not appearing in ...
Chance of rain today, National Weather Service says
The National Weather Service said there is a marginal risk (1/5) that severe weather will occur in the afternoon/evening hours today. Main threats will be damaging winds and hail, it said.