A 24-year-old West Plains man was moderately injured in a Tuesday evening motorcycle crash on PP Highway, three miles south of Brandsville. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that the incident occurred at 5:03 p.m., leaving one rider requiring medical attention.

A short-eared owl took a brief rest after an evening hunt on the West Plains, captured on December 11 by photographer Buck Domitrovich. This rare glimpse showcases the calm moment between hunts for one of nature’s skilled predators, highlighting local wildlife in a quietly dramatic scene.