I want to take a few minutes to speak honestly about the challenges that have come with serving as your Sheriff. When I took office, I knew this...

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is hosting a virtual public meeting to gather input from the public on the draft Long-Range...

lawsuit filed on March 5 in Shannon County Circuit Court alleges that emissions from a charcoal manufacturing plant have negatively a ffected...

The Shannon County Sheriff’s Office has announced a significant development in the investigation into the death of Robbie Crites. Robbie was...

Cystic Fibrosis Concert Saturday March 21, 2026 at 7:00 pm at the West Plains Civic Center, Featuring Country SuperStar Craig Morgan. Tickets $35 in Advance or $45 at the...

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to finish their hunter education certification in the Ozarks this March. This...

For National Invasive Species Awareness week, we're spreading the word about these threats and how we can all stop their spread. The northern...

This weeks Blast From The Past comes from The Shannon County Museum instead of our archives. I thought they were too good to not share!Did you know...

The Current Wave has been the heartbeat of Shannon County since 1874, and now it’s time for a new chapter. This is a rare opportunity to own one of Missouri’s oldest...

The Fuel House is excited to make way to Winona. The coffee shop currently serves customers in West Plains and Eminence and looks forward to joing...

Shannon County Sheriff's Office FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE On February 19, 2026, deputies and I responded to a residence in the Winona area regarding a deceased 31-year-old...

WEST PLAINS, MO – On August 30, 2025, Samantha Smith spent a normal day out and about before heading home that evening. She ate half a sandwich,...