West Plains Daily Digest Monday, May 25, 2026
Ty's Take
Two people dead on the roads this weekend, another from whatever was happening in that house in Squires, and a young man from Mountain View gone Saturday night—that's the kind of stretch that reminds you how fast things can turn out here, how a clear morning or an evening drive becomes the thing that changes everything for somebody's family. The summer's still early. Kids are signing up for camps at the university, life's moving forward the way it should. But these hollows and highways don't care much about plans.
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West Plains Daily Quill
Missouri State University-West Plains is offering the Ursa Minor Summer Camp for students interested in science and outdoor education. The program provides hands-on learning opportunities during the summer months.
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Ozark Radio News
Willow Springs Man Injured in Single‑Vehicle Crash on Highway HH
A 22-year-old Willow Springs man suffered moderate injuries Sunday when his Ford Ranger veered off Highway HH about six miles north of town. The Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the single-vehicle crash around noon on May 24.
Cherokee Village Woman Killed in Two‑Vehicle Crash in Hardy
A Cherokee Village woman was killed Friday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of U.S. Highway 62 and State Highway 175 in Hardy. Arkansas State Police responded to the fatal collision that occurred at 2:23 p.m. on May 22.
Squires Man Arrested After Narcotics Search Warrant; Meth and Multiple Firearms Seized
Douglas County Sheriff's deputies arrested a Squires man and seized methamphetamine and multiple firearms during a narcotics search warrant executed late Friday. The 55-year-old suspect, Michael Burton, was taken into custody following the May 22 operation.
Fatal Accident Saturday Night Claims the Life of a Mountain View Man
A 41-year-old Mountain View man died Saturday night when his vehicle crashed on County Road 2900 south of town after failing to navigate a curve. Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the fatal single-vehicle accident reported at 9:28 p.m.
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