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The Chaos Closet, a resource for foster families serving the 37th Judicial Circuit, has received a boost in the form of a $7,500 grant intended to be used specifically to benefit older youth in care.
The grant comes from the Mindel Family Foundation, a fund named for the late father of...
Join us for a delightful and creative experience at our Ceramic Truck Painting Workshop. West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) will host the workshop, conducted by local artist Tara Shahan, Tuesday, April 8. The workshop will run 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the West Plains Civic Center (Dogwood 1...
Today, the Howell County Sheriff's Office confirmed that the skeletal remains discovered alongside the recently identified remains of Ira Briscoe are, in fact, those of Limon Little. Little and Briscoe went missing at the same time in 2020. Two sets of skeletal remains were found in August 2024...
New changes and an overview of 2024 was heard during this month's West Plains City Council meeting held on Monday, March 17. The mayor gave his 'State of the City' speech; the police chief officially retired, and a new city seal was approved. The city also approved three bills to become...
A familiar face will be missing from the Willow Springs Post Office. Postmaster Stacy Falkenrath’s last day was March 21. Angela Owens will serve as officer in charge until a new postmaster has been hired.
Falkenrath will remain with the United States Postal Service, working from home in an...
The Howell County Republican’s Lincoln Day dinner featured Second Amendment activist Aaron Dorr as keynote speaker. Dorr is the face of the Missouri Firearms Coalition and gave an address on the gun bills of note in Jefferson City.
“It’s critical right now to secure our Second Amendment...
Lt. Brian Bunch was sworn in as the Interim Police Chief of the West Plains Police Department after this month’s city council meeting held on March 17. During the meeting, a retirement ceremony was held for now former Chief Stephen Monticelli. Bunch has assumed the responsibilities of leadership...
Representatives from the Missouri State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) met with local officials to talk about assessing storm damage during the Howell County Commission meeting on March 17. The commission also approved a grant application for emergency management, approved additions and...
The Howell County Commission extends heartfelt thanks to all law enforcement, emergency services, our emergency management team, fire departments, electric cooperatives, county road and bridge departments, and the many volunteers for their incredible help during the recent tornado.
Our...
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints dedicated its new building in Mountain View, on Sunday, March 2. The new location, formerly the Duncan Funeral Home, is situated at 219 N. Elm Street. The building was purchased early last year, and the congregation held its first service there on...