West Plains Daily Digest Sunday, June 14, 2026
Ty's Take
Seems like Friday had teeth this week—three serious wrecks scattered across the county, the kind that remind you how fast things can go wrong on these roads, especially when you're distracted or pressing your luck. Meanwhile, there's good news on the margins: kids earning their belts at His Place, families getting reminders about free physicals for athletes, a car show coming up. But those accident reports sit heavier. We've got good hospitals and good people here, and we're going to need them both. Drive like someone's counting on you getting home.
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His Place martial arts students earn belts
His Place martial arts program recently recognized students who advanced in their training by earning new belt levels. The full details of which students achieved their belt promotions are available to subscribers of the West Plains Daily Quill.
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Marshfield Teen Injured in Crash Near Ava
An 18-year-old Marshfield driver suffered minor injuries Saturday when her southbound Subaru collided with a northbound Toyota Sienna on Missouri 5 near Ava. According to the Highway Patrol, the teen attempted an unsafe passing maneuver that caused the two-vehicle crash.
Kehoe Signs Public Safety Bill
Governor Mike Kehoe signed House Bill 2637 into law Friday, marking another public safety measure aimed at modernizing law enforcement tools across Missouri. The legislation is designed to strengthen the state's approach to keeping communities safe.
Ozarks Healthcare Reminds Families of Remaining Free Student Athlete Physical Opportunities
Ozarks Healthcare is offering two remaining opportunities for free sports physicals before summer activities and fall sports begin. Area students can take advantage of the free clinics scheduled in Willow Springs and Alton communities.
HUD Announces Fair Housing Enforcement, Cuts Biden Backlog by 27%
The federal Department of Housing and Urban Development announced fifteen enforcement actions against housing discrimination, reducing a backlog of cases by 27 percent. The violations involved disability discrimination, sexual harassment, and familial status violations.
Wheels and Deals Car Show and Swap Meet
The Wheels and Deals Car Show and Swap Meet drew enthusiasts to the First Church of God near the West Plains fairgrounds despite rainy weather. The event gave locals a chance to browse vehicles and automotive parts.
Mountain Home Man Injured in Friday Accident
A 64-year-old Mountain Home man sustained minor injuries Friday evening when his motorcycle struck a pickup truck on Missouri 5 in Gainesville. The Highway Patrol determined the motorcyclist failed to stop before colliding with the vehicle around 5:30 p.m.
West Plains Man Arrested After Traffic Stop
Howell County deputies arrested a 49-year-old West Plains man Friday on multiple felony and traffic charges including endangering the welfare of a child and drug possession. Davis is being held on a 24-hour hold pending further processing.
Mountain View Woman Injured in Friday Morning Crash
A 57-year-old Mountain View woman was injured early Thursday when a westbound commercial truck struck her Nissan Rogue on Highway 60 near Willow Springs. The Kenworth truck driver, a 21-year-old from Tennessee, hit the rear of her vehicle.
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