The Willow Springs School Board met with administration to discuss the second presented 4-day/hybrid calendar. Superintendent Dr. Marty Spence presented this calendar to those in attendance. The biggest hurdle for most of the board members was whether or not to keep block scheduling.
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West Plains incorrectly charged thousands of residents on their most recent utility bill and is working to correct the issue. The City of West Plains notified customers earlier this week that an error affected bills issued on February 24, which are due on March 17. This error impacts rates for...
The Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the City of Willow Springs, announced last week that the 2025 City Wide Yard Sale will be held April 17, 18, and 19. The City of Willow Springs will waive garage sale permit fees for this weekend only.
If you are hosting a yard...
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MODoT) plans to replace a bridge located on Route 137 over the BNSF Railroad and East First Street in Howell County. This structure is located between Business 63/East Main Street and West Valley in Willow Springs, known locally as the viaduct.
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Mountain View Community Outreach Center (MVCOC) will close in July if the clothing giveaway ministry does not find a new location to carry on their work. Housed currently in the former Town & County building on Fifth St. in Mountain View, MVCOC uses virtually every square foot of the 20,000...
West Plains City Council Candidate Q&A
Hosted by United Federation of Republican Women, moderated by Howell County News, this event allows voters to meet the two candidates for one West Plains City Council seat. Ron Grennan and Jarryd Alsup are running. Join us TOMORROW Thursday, March 6,...
As the saying goes, "laissez les bons temps rouler" (let the good times roll), and that is exactly how the Mardi Gras themed banquet went on Saturday, March 1 in downtown Mountain View.
The Mtn. View Chamber of Commerce Banquet began as Ryan Chowning, the emcee for the evening, welcomed...
With a week to go before the start of his jury trial, Peeter A. Lindma, a.k.a. Alex Lindma, has entered an Alford Plea and is spending shock time in county jail and sentenced to more. Lindma was initially arrested in February 2024 after being confronted by Bikers Against Predators.
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In Thursday’s meeting of the Willow Springs Board of Aldermen, City Administrator Beverly Hicks explained the factors that cause significant utility bill increases during high-usage cycles. Hinting at complaints received from utility customers via Facebook comments and in person, Hicks hoped to “...
The stalemate between legislators and the Missouri State Public Defender’s office ended with the termination of David Spears, the administrative assistant who was employed in the West Plains office until Feb. 24. Gina Hall, Human Resources Manager for the agency, confirmed Spears’ nearly four...
