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• “Widespread Showers and Storms” Says NWS on Saturday Forecast October 17, 2025
  Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms stand to have a good chance of sweeping across the Ozarks tomorrow, says the National Weather Service. Mark Burchfield, meteorologist says the risk for severe thunderstorms stands at a 2/5 risk, with the possibility of even a brief spin-up tornado. Listen below for more. The post “Widespread Showers and Storms” Says […]
  Daniel Williams
• Mighty Mite Games in West Plains Tomorrow Cancelled October 17, 2025
  From the West Plains Optimist Club: ATtENTION MIGHTY MITE FAMILIES! Mother Nature is throwing us a curveball, and unfortunately, all Mighty Mite football games scheduled for Saturday, October 18, 2025, are canceled due to inclement weather. We know our young athletes were ready to shine, but safety comes first! Thank you for your understanding, and […]
  James Hurtt
• Featured Pet of The Day- Goldie October 17, 2025
  FEATURED PET OF THE DAY- GOLDIE is a petite and medium-sized, 1-year-old Hound mix who is available through Ozarks Pet Rescue. While she once raised other pups, her milk is now dried up and is scheduled to be spayed. She is housebroken and good on a leash. She is great with both other dogs and […]
  Dylan Groves
• Adams Hits 1,000 Kills, Lady Zizzers Claim Co-Conference Title October 17, 2025
  The West Plains Lady Zizzer volleyball team is closing out the regular season on a high note both individually and as a team. Senior standout Mylea Adams reached a monumental milestone, recording her 1,000th career kill this week. In addition to the impressive feat, Adams also surpassed 200 career blocks just last week, solidifying her […]
  Gary Lee
• Planned Power Outage for the Winona Area Next Week October 17, 2025
  From Howell-Oregon Electric : Sho-Me Power, our wholesale provider of energy, has scheduled substation system improvements next week for the Winona substation. Wednesday, October 22, the substation will be down from 1 a.m. to 3 a.m. Members impacted by this outage will receive notification through the SmartHub app if they are signed up or a […]
  James Hurtt
• Drought Conditions Worsens to D3 Extreme Drought in Sections of Missouri October 17, 2025
  Drought conditions across the Ozarks has worsened, according to the National Weather Service. A D3, or extreme drought is now in effect for Ozark and Douglas Counties, touching right up to the border of Howell county, with D2 severe drought conditions still present through much of the listening area. As these conditions persist, fire harzard […]
  Daniel Williams
• Pears, Apples, and Cider from Both: A GO FARM Farmer’s Market Spotlight October 17, 2025
  West Plains, MO. – Fall is a season that makes one thing of pumpkins, halloween, and cider. The last of which is a large part of the business of Frank Coleman, a vendor at the GO FARM Farmer’s Market.  Frank stepped into the studio and spoke to Harlin Hutchison in the KKDY studio about what […]
  Daniel Williams
• An Adoption Event and a Meeting to Discuss Animal Law Changes Tomorrow October 17, 2025
    Ozarks Pet Rescue invites the public to two events tomorrow October 18th.   There will be an Adoption Event from 10am-3pm at 1622 Porter Waggoner Blvd West Plains, 65775 at Sweet Southern Treasures(if weather is bad this will be rescheduled)   At 6pm will be the first meeting to help fight to change spay […]
  James Hurtt
• Joretta Wheeler October 17, 2025
  Joreta Wheeler, 89, West Plains, Missouri, daughter of the late Barm Brewer and Lola McGhee Brewer, was born November 10, 1935 in Oregon County, Missouri and passed away in Redlands, California, September 25, 2025. She was married February 13, 1993 in West Plains, Missouri, to James W. Wheeler, who preceded her in death December 31, […]
  Administrator
• Garylee has sports October 17, 2025
    The Lady Eagles are the 2025 Volleyball SCA Champs. The Lady Eagles went into last nights match up with Thayer guaranteed a share of the SCA but they wanted to leave no doubt, and that’s what the Lady Eagles did by knocking off the Lady Bobcats to win the title outright.   The Jim […]
  Gary Lee