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The West Plains City Council recognized their outgoing council member prior to swearing in recently elected member Ron Grennan during their April meeting. The council also approved five ordinances, two resolutions, and approved the first readings of two bills.
The city recognized outgoing...
Multiple law enforcement agencies worked together on an operation that led to three people being arrested for trafficking methamphetamine on the outskirts of West Plains. Howell County SWAT, West Plains Police, and Operation Relentless Pursuit Task Force Operators enacted a narcotics search...
City employees honored outgoing elected officials on Friday, April 25 in Willow Springs. After eight years of service, Mayor Brooke Fair and Alderman Phill Knott did not seek re-election and stepped down from the dais. After fourteen years on the board of aldermen, Danny Bradley stepped away as...
Those who have ever thought about learning to fly can find out more on Saturday, May 17, as EAA Chapter 1218 hosts a “Flying Start” informational program on learning to fly. The program is intended for adults ages 18 and up, who have an interest in learning to fly, and have never taken initial...
Lincoln School Project proudly announces the dedication ceremony for Reflection Plaza, a one-of-a-kind historical and artistic addition to the region, to be held on Saturday, May 17 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the grounds of the historic Lincoln School, located at 1400 Pony Thomas Street, in...
For the second year in a row, Willow Springs Cruise-in Events has award scholarships to Willow Springs High School students seeking vocational education. This year’s recipients both plan to study to become ultrasound technicians. Emma Wiles and Natalie Wake both received $1,000 scholarships at the...
In honor of Arbor Day, officials with the City of West Plains celebrated by planting trees at the North Terra Golf Club. This makes the 14th year the city has participated as part of the Tree City USA program. This program is part of the Arbor Day Foundation and has helped more than 3,600...
Multiple people redressed the West Plains City Council over widespread issues concerning inconsistent and suspected inaccurate utility billing during their April meeting. While five residents had signed up to speak to the council, only three were present to speak and a fourth person was given the...
A Mountain View mother is suing the Mountain View-Birch Tree School District, claiming the school violated her son’s Constitutional rights and permanently marked him a cyber bully. Last fall, a student at Liberty Middle School posted online an image of Dr. Pepper cans glued together in the shape...
The Mountain View Board of Alderman held a special meeting on Tuesday, April 22 for a closed session and appointments of officers.
The meeting went directly into closed session citing RSMo. 610.021 (3) hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting of particular employees from a motion made by...