The MFA Oil Foundation on Wed. presented a $2,000 grant to the West Plains Police Department to purchase equipment.  Lt. Kyle Ellison said the WPPD will use the funds to purchase a pepper ball gun and launcher. #westplains #WPPD #westplainspolice @mfaoil westplainsdailyquill.net/stories/west-p…

“We still want consumers to buy from local businesses first, but when they can’t, we want local businesses to get paid to deliver our packages." - Amazon Field Acquisition Manager Todd Ghys #westplains #westplainsmo #amazon #amazondeliverypartnerprogram westplainsdailyquill.net/stories/amazon…

In cases where a county has opted in but a city has not, such as Howell County and West Plains, no county sales tax will be charged, but the city sales tax will still be applied. #backtoschool #salestaxholiday #howellcounty #westplains #westplainsmo westplainsdailyquill.net/stories/sales-…

“I’ve seen a lot more people thankful for the right to be able to vote,” he remarked. “There’s been so much in the news about maybe losing that freedom or losing some part of it.” - Bill Webb, election judge #howellcounty #election #primaryelection westplainsdailyquill.net/stories/electi…

“It’s hard in the one respect because it was a thrill to see it, but we don’t want there to be any danger." - Nancy Zajac #howellcounty #bearsighting #bearsafety #ozarks #ozarksoutdoors westplainsdailyquill.net/stories/local-…

The West Plains R-7 Schools special education team is gearing up for students’ return with professional development. #westplains #zizzers #BacktoSchool2022 westplainsdailyquill.net/stories/profes…

Dr. Jewel L. Holloway became the principal of Glenwood School District in July. “She is an accomplished education professional who is dedicated to her craft and excited to join the Glenwood family.” - Superintendent Wayne Stewart westplainsdailyquill.net/stories/glenwo…

Turnout on Tuesday’s primary election was a little lower than Howell County Clerk Kelly Waggoner anticipated. The primary election in August of 2020 saw a 32.2% voter turnout, about a 10% difference, she said. #howellcounty #hocomo westplainsdailyquill.net/stories/howell…

Five new Court Appointed Special Advocates volunteers for the 37th Judicial Circuit branch of the national Court Appointed Special Advocates Association were sworn into service Thursday. #CASA #37thjudicialcircuit #westplains #howellcounty #westplainsmo westplainsdailyquill.net/stories/5-new-…

Primary election 2022: Texas, Oregon county results: Here is a rundown of each county’s uncertified election results showing how each contested race unfolded. #missouri #texascountymo #ozarkcountymo #texascounty #ozarkcounty #primaryelection westplainsdailyquill.net/stories/primar…

Any event, organization or stand-alone project with an objective to promote tourism & economic development in West Plains is eligible to apply. Events or projects must be completed between Jan. 1 & Dec. 31, 2023. #westplains #westplainsmo #howellcounty westplainsdailyquill.net/stories/city-o…

“This is the second CIT training conducted in our local area, and Howell County Sheriff's Office personnel have participated in both trainings. It is my goal to have all staff be trained in crisis intervention.” Howell Co. Sheriff Brent Campbell Ozarks Healthcare westplainsdailyquill.net/stories/ozarks…

The city of West Plains has issued a boil water advisory to several businesses in the area of Mitchell Road after a traffic crash damaged a fire hydrant. #westplains #westplainsmo #howellcounty westplainsdailyquill.net/stories/crash-…

The theme of this year’s Mtn. Grove Heritage Festival was “Trains, Planes and Antique Motorcycles,” in honor of the modes of transportation that shaped growth of Mtn. Grove & Missouri from the late 1800s-early 1900s. #mtngrove #mtngroveheritagefestival westplainsdailyquill.net/stories/over-2…

🔒🔑 Having entered a plea of not guilty on Aug. 8, the suspect is next set to appear in court on Sept. 20 with attorney Larry Burton in the courtroom of Associate 37th Circuit Judge R. David Ray. During that session a preliminary hearing will be held. westplainsdailyquill.net/stories/mtn-vi…

🔐Howell County Prosecutor Michael Hutchings and Assistant Prosecutor Heath Hardman filed a single charge of second-degree burglary Monday. #howellcounty westplainsdailyquill.net/stories/18-yea…

Commissioners are expected to approve the designations of Private Road 6543 and Private Road 8973. #howellcounty #hocomo #howell #howellcountymo #westplains #westplainsdailyquill #quill westplainsdailyquill.net/stories/commis…

The city council first approved the request submitted by Crockett Engineers for MFA Oil’s new office and fuel station. @mfaoil #westplains #westplainscitycouncil #cityofwestplains #westplainsmo #westplainsdailyquill #quill #mfaoil westplainsdailyquill.net/stories/city-o…

West Plains FFA has been recognized as 3 Star chapter in the 2022 National Chapter Award Program from the National FFA Organization. The program recognizes outstanding FFA chapters from across the country. West Plains School District #westplainsffa #westplains westplainsdailyquill.net/stories/west-p…

Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway recently issued monthly reports detailing the compliance of cities and other political subdivisions with financial reporting laws. #westplains #westplainsdailyquill #quill westplainsdailyquill.net/stories/audito…