West Plains Daily Digest Tuesday, August 04, 2026
Ty's Take
Election day in Missouri falls on a Tuesday like any other, which means most folks around here will vote between their morning coffee and lunch, or maybe swing by after work. The primary races have drawn their share of attention this cycle, though in a county seat like West Plains you notice how many people still make their decisions the old way, talking it over at the feed store or after church. What matters today isn't just who wins, but how many of our neighbors show up to have their say. In a place this size, turnout tells you something about whether people still think their vote moves the needle, and that's the real story worth watching.
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Weather Alerts
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued August 4 at 4:17AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Areas of patchy and locally dense fog are forming across the Quad State this morning. Visibilities as low as one half to one quarter of a mile are being observed at times. Any fog is expected to burn off within a couple hours of sunrise and visibilities should improve....
Ozark Radio News
Arkansas State University–Mountain Home has opened a national call for sculpture artists for its new Mountain Home Art Walk Visiting Artists Series. The Jim Brown Company has signed on as the presenting sponsor for a three-year partnership with the program.
West Plains is preparing for the third annual OzFaire Renaissance Faire on October 10th and 11th at HOBA park. The two-day event will feature armored combat, live performances, and various entertainment.
Primary Elections Today in Missouri Sample Ballots
Missouri voters headed to the polls today for primary elections across the state. Ozark Radio News covered the results live on 102.5 KDY.
Bluegrass Festival in Doniphan in October
Rocky River Resort is organizing a two-day bluegrass festival coming to Doniphan in October with live music, local vendors, and family activities. Children 12 and under will receive free admission, though ticket prices for others have not yet been announced.
Piney River Brewing Wins Medals
Piney River Brewing Company took home two bronze medals at the 2026 US Open Beer Championship, winning recognition for its Black Walnut Wheat and Andy's Root Beer. The Black Walnut Wheat has now earned seven US Open medals since 2015.
Alton Man Facing Assault Charges
An Alton man faces two felony assault charges after an altercation over bushes, according to the Oregon County Sheriff's Office. A deputy responded to the assault call and filed a probable cause affidavit in the case.
Two Doniphan Residents Killed in Head On Collision
Two Doniphan residents died in a head-on collision Saturday morning on U.S. 160, three miles west of Doniphan, with a third person seriously injured. The crash occurred at 7:45 a.m. when a westbound 2008 Suzuki SX4 struck an eastbound 2005 Chevrolet Suburban.
Two Rolla Teens Injured in Accident Near Licking
Two teenagers from Rolla were injured in a single-vehicle crash early Sunday on U.S. 63, about six miles north of Licking. The 16-year-old driver and 13-year-old passenger were in a 2016 Chevrolet Cruze that ran off the roadway, struck a tree, and overturned.
Hartville Man Injured After Running into the Back of a Truck on Motorcycle
A Mansfield man suffered serious injuries Friday afternoon when his 2009 Yamaha motorcycle struck a pickup truck on Missouri Route 5, two miles north of Ava. The collision occurred at 2:25 p.m. as a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado attempted a left turn.
Texas Man Injured in Weekend Motorcycle Crash
A 63-year-old San Antonio man was seriously injured Sunday afternoon when his 2016 Harley-Davidson ran off Missouri Route 19, seventeen miles north of Eminence, and overturned. The crash happened at 4 p.m. on the southbound roadway.
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