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Family. Reading. Music. All are things that English teacher Loretta Wylie is known for loving. Her love for fishing, however, may not be very well known by everyone. “I go fishing because as the transcendentalists tell us, getting back to nature and finding your true self in nature and I’m not kidding now, being serious, it’s just peaceful. It’s sunny, I’m alone. So I can, you know, chill out, think about things that have happened throughout the day and it’s just nice and it’s good exercise because we walk a lot,” Wylie said.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KY3) - State Senator Karla Eslinger has been named as the next Commissioner of Education for Missouri’s Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The role becomes effective on June 1, weeks after the 2024 Missouri Legislative Session ends. State Senator Eslinger serves Douglas, Howell, Ozark, Shannon,...

Two incidents occurred in West Plains, Missouri this week. In the first incident, a woman sustained moderate injuries in a single vehicle accident on U.S. Highway 63. The driver, Cheyanne Miller, traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck a fence and a tree. She was transported to a local healthcare facility for treatment. In the second incident, a man is set to stand trial in September 2024 for his alleged role in the death of an infant. Levi Coffel was caring for four small children, including the infant, when the infant was found submerged underwater in a bathtub. Coffel was intoxicated and provided inconsistent information to the police.

Looking for how to watch high school basketball games in Shannon County, Indiana today? We've got the information. Follow high school basketball this season on the NFHS Network! Keep tabs on your family or alma mater and tune in!. Game Time: 7:30 PM ET on December 4. Location: Eminence, IN.

Body WEST PLAINS, Mo. – What is deer season without deer jerky? Learn how to prepare different types of venison jerky with Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 19! This class is virtual only. Registration is required and can be completed online at...

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Monday is $3.242, a week ago the price is $3.250 , according to AAA.

In this article, we explore four delightful cafes located in the West Plains. Have you had the pleasure of visiting any of them yet? If yes, we'd love to hear your experiences. Please share your thoughts in the comments section below!

WICHITA FALLS – Glen Rose was called for a holding play on its final of nine offensive possessions in the first half Friday night. That’s about all Glen Rose did wrong. West Plains ran into a buzz-saw of a passing attack by fast-starting Glen Rose that pumped out 31 first-half points on its way to a 45-13 victory over the Wolves in a Class 4A Division II state quarterfinal game on Joe Golding Field at Memorial Stadium.

The narrative of Hartshorn, a ghost town that sprang up in 1908 and later declined after being bypassed by the railroad in 1925, is emblematic of the powerful role railroads played in shaping the fates of small American towns. Once a bustling settlement with essential amenities and a sense of community, Hartshorn's fate was sealed when it lost its connection to the expanding rail networks. Its story is a poignant reminder of the times when the presence, or absence, of railroad tracks could determine a town's survival.

Allison Findley wants to be greedy. With the run Fair Grove is on, she’s certainly at the right school for her ambitious goal. “I just want to hold more trophies,” said Findley, now a two-time state champion (basketball, volleyball). “It’s just great to be an Eagle right now.”

In today's St. Louis news update, police search for two suspects in a deadly Thanksgiving Day shooting, an attempted carjacking leads to a shooting in Tower Grove South, a teen is sentenced for the 2021 murder of an SIUE student, and plans for a new national park in Alton are revealed.

The Missouri State University Board of Governors has approved the purchase of the Grizzly Lofts residence hall in West Plains at a cost of $4.5 million. And, at the start of the spring semester, all residential students will be housed there. MSU-West Plains spokesperson Vickie Driskell said, currently, several of...

An Emergency Propane Program sponsored by the Salvation Army and other local organizations will benefit those in need in Sharp County Arkansas, Fulton County Arkansas and Oregon County Missouri. The program will take place from December 1st-March 31st. The assistance is for needy families with emergency heat in their homes.

WINONA, Mo. (KY3) - The city of Winona issued a boil order. The order impacts those who live south of U.S. 60. City leaders say they found a water leak in a subdivision. The city shut off water to fix the leak. The following steps need to be taken:. 1....

The Show-Me State's new five-day chronic wasting disease portion of firearms hunting season yielded 11,705 harvested deer, according to the Missouri Department of Conservation. Preliminary MDC statistics recorded 5,924 does, 4,707 antlered bucks and 1,074 button bucks taken during the period. The new portion of MDC deer-hunting season was created...

Two educational meetings will be held in Airway Heights this week about PFAS on the West Plains. Organizers say the goal of these meetings is to start a dialogue on what PFAS are and how they can protect drinking water on the West Plains. The chemical is known to cause a number of health problems in human and is often ...

• Plans are underway to transform Alton's riverfront into a National Park. • The goal is to revitalize the area and attract visitors and potential residents. • The Alton Riverfront Commission has agreed to a planning study with the Army Corps of Engineers.

The Bakersfield Lions traveled to Alton Tuesday, Nov. 21 and defeated the Comets 72-57. Saturday, the Bakersfield boys traveled to Van Buren where they competed in the Current River Challenge by playing the Greenville Bears. The Lions suffered their first loss of the season, falling 86-66, bringing their record to 2-1. Ethan Cotter led the Lions’ scoring with 23 points, followed by Mason Bean with 17.

VAN BUREN — Despite a close first few minutes of the game, the Doniphan Donettes took care of the Liberty Lady Eagles 75-48 to claim the Lady Dawg Classic at Van Buren High School. Doniphan head coach Adam Epps is proud of the effort he got from his team...

Back by popular demand, the Lafayette Older Adults Program is planning a fun-filled day in Alton!. The trip will take attendees along the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway for an up-close and personal look at the winter habitat of our national bird. Enjoy a full morning of viewing bald eagles...