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The historic Missouri Route 137 bridge over BNSF railroad in Willow Springs, Mo. is available for relocation and reuse by others. Any interested party is encouraged to submit a proposal no later than Sept. 15, 2026 to the Missouri Department of Transportation Historic Preservation Section to...
Calling all volunteers! As part of the ongoing work of the Bailey Legacy Park project, volunteers are needed to paint sidewalk murals throughout downtown. If you can handle a can of spray paint, you can help! Local artist Garrett Melby has designed stencils for the murals that will line downtown...
Voters in the city of Mountain View are invited to a candidate forum and Q&A for candidates seeking office in city government. All candidates for mayor and alderman have been invited to participate in an on-camera interview and live question session, moderated by Howell County News publisher...
Larry R. Lindeman, 76, of West Plains, was inside his vacant property for nearly four hours before fatally shooting a burglar. Lindeman himself testified to the timeline on January 21. In his own words, he arrived at the Paula Dr. property between 3:30 p.m. and 3:45 p.m. on November 8 and was...
The Knights of Columbus will host their final fish fry of Lent on Friday, March 27 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Willow Springs. $12 buys a fish or shrimp dinner with all the fixings and dessert. Dine in or carry out from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Texas County Memorial Hospital is proud to announce that its emergency department has earned recognition for excellence in pediatric emergency care.
The Missouri Pediatric Emergency Excellence in Care (PEEC) program, led by Missouri Emergency Medical Services for Children (MO EMSC),...
Ozarks Healthcare recently celebrated the achievements of its newest nurses during a Nurse Residency Program pinning ceremony, recognizing 29 residents who successfully completed the program.
The group included 20 Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and nine Registered Nurses (RNs) who...
After nearly six years of unexplained symptoms and unanswered questions, Marki Ayers of Houston, Missouri, is finally moving forward with clarity and hope, thanks to the attentive care she received close to home.
Since 2020, Ayers had experienced ongoing bleeding and digestive issues....
The Willow Springs Arts Council invites the public to experience the creativity and talent of local photographers during the Willow Springs Arts Council Photography Show, taking place April 11 and April 12 in downtown Willow Springs.
The photography show will debut on Saturday, April 11...
Two people were transported to Ozarks Healthcare after a kitchen fire at a residence on McFarland Drive on the evening of March 10, according to the West Plains Fire Department.
The department responded to the reported structure fire at 9:27 p.m. Firefighters arrived on scene within...