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A West Plains, Missouri, man was sentenced in federal court today for his role in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine in Howell, Greene, and Texas counties.
Jose I. Gonzales, 39, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Stephen R. Bough to 10 years in federal prison without parole.
On July...
While in Missouri, a Texas resident won a $100,000 Powerball prize in the Oct. 2 drawing. The winning ticket was sold in Texas County at The Gas Station, 319 Ozark St., in Cabool.
The ticket matched four of the five white-ball numbers, as well as the Powerball number drawn, to win a $50,000...
The State Historical Society of Missouri is featuring two bicentennial-themed exhibits at the Center for Missouri Studies as it commemorates the Show-Me State's 200th anniversary of statehood.
"Cultural Crossroads: Missouri in the Era of Statehood" highlights artwork and objects associated with...
Following a lower census of COVID-19 patients, Ozarks Healthcare is updating its visitor restrictions, effective immediately. Beginning Thursday, Oct. 14, each patient admitted to Ozarks Healthcare’s hospital will be permitted two visitors (18 years and older) per day during visiting hours....
Over the last few weeks, volunteers from American Hiking Society (AHS), AmeriCorps St. Louis, and the Ozark Trail Association (OTA) completed much-needed and intense trail restoration on the Turkey Creek Trail and the Courtois section of the Ozark Trail (OT) on Mark Twain National Forest. The...
The Missouri Department of Transportation plans to replace the Route ZZ bridge over Howell Creek in Howell County. The bridge is located east of West Plains, Missouri between the BNSF railroad tracks and County Road 8240.
The new concrete bridge will be wider than the existing structure....
The Rotary Club of Willow Springs’ 63rd Live Radio Auction held last week is their best ever success, the club said in a release.
“Our sponsors, businesses, and individuals were very generous, so Rotary raised over $7,200. Your donations will be used to support community youth and volunteer...
Two criminal cases containing nine counts of forgery, two counts of stealing $750 or more, and one count of stealing a firearm have been filed against a West Plains man. Thomas Kazimir, 26, was arrested in Fredricktown in late September driving a vehicle stolen from the victim of a barn fire on...
U.S. Congressman Jason Smith visited a Howell County cattle operation on October 13. Crow Land and Cattle, owned by Blake and Janet Crow, hosted the congressional visit. Local dignitaries present included State Representatives David Evans (R-154) and Bennie Cook (R-142), State Senator Karla...
Those who have ever thought about learning to fly can find out more on November 7, 2021, as EAA Chapter #1218 hosts a “Flying Start” informational program on learning to fly at EAA Chapter 1218’s Hangar, 810 Bryan, Willow Springs. EAA Chapter 1218, a local organization that is part of the national...