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🌱 What’s changing at MSU-West Plains after the Grizzly Lofts scare?
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Hello again West Plains! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What's changing at MSU-West Plains after the Grizzly Lofts scare?
- What charges a West Plains man now faces in Howell County court
- West Plains remembers Sharon Hammond Butler, beloved alum and community native
Also on today's calendar: Civic Spruce — West Plains Downtown and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Cloudy with a t-storm or two, with a high of 89 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Cloudy, a shower and t-storm, temps: high: 71, low: 56.
- Saturday: Some sun with a stray t-storm, with a high of 73 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• MSU-WP chancellor addresses Grizzly Lofts incident - West Plains Daily Quill (westplainsdailyquill.net) — Missouri State University-West Plains is tightening campus safety communication and guest policies after a disturbance at the Grizzly Lofts where non-students allegedly brought a gun and knife into the residence hall. Two West Plains men now face felony charges, and university leaders have apologized for delayed notification while revising incident response procedures to better protect local students. 
• Van Alst indicted on rape, incest charges (westplainsdailyquill.net) — A West Plains resident has been indicted in Howell County Circuit Court on first-degree rape and incest charges stemming from an alleged 2022 incident, and is currently free on bond. Local prosecutors will bring the case before Presiding Judge Steven Privette at an upcoming arraignment, underscoring an ongoing serious criminal matter involving a community member.
• Sharon Hammond Butler, 80, Mountain Home (Kirby) (ktlo.com) — Many in West Plains will remember Sharon Hammond Butler, who was born, raised, and graduated high school here before building a life and family in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Her loved ones will gather there October 1–2 for visitation, a funeral Mass, and burial, and friends back home are invited to share memories and condolences online.
📸 Around West Plains
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🗓 Upcoming Events in West Plains
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★ Featured events ★
- Carl Junction Varsity Football @ West Plains →
West Plains High School, 602 E Olden St, West Plains
7:00 pm
Friday October 2
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Other local events
- HCAA Baseball and Softball Tournament
Glenwood R-vIII West Plains, MO 65775 - National Manufacturing Day Roundtable →
Ozarks Small Business Incubator, 408 Washington Ave., West Plains
11:30 am - Dolly & Porter Days →
West Plains MO
4:00 pm - Civic Spruce — West Plains Downtown →
Johnny Hatchets Axe Throwing & Coffee House, 47 Court Square, West Plains
9:15 am - Chess Club →
West Plains Public Library, 750 W Broadway St, West Plains
10:00 am - Story Time →
West Plains Public Library, 750 W Broadway St, West Plains
3:30 pm - Literacy Night
Glenwood R-vIII West Plains, MO 65775
5:00 pm - Gravy with Grandparents
Glenwood R-vIII West Plains, MO 65775
7:30 am
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
📣 West Plains Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- HCAA Baseball and Softball Tournament
Glenwood R-vIII West Plains, MO 65775 - Book Fair Week
Glenwood R-vIII West Plains, MO 65775 - Literacy Night
Glenwood R-vIII West Plains, MO 65775
5:00 pm
Friday October 2
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in West Plains. Apply here.
- Maurices posted a job opening for Temporary Retail Sales Support in West Plains. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Plains here.
🗞 Nearby News
Willow Springs
- Stoltzfus, Cooper take overall titles at 'I Ran From the Cops 5K' (westplainsdailyquill.net)
- McClure Recreates Mural 27 Years Later (howellcountynews.com)
- Early-week crashes injure three (westplainsdailyquill.net)
Ok West Plains! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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