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The distinctive rumble of radial engines from two of the rarest World War II bombers, the B-29 Superfortress “FIFI” and B-24 Liberator “Diamond Lil”, will be heard in the skies over Springfield when they visit Springfield-Branson National Airport as part of the AirPower History Tour of the...
Missouri county tax collectors say Senate Bill 190, which freezes property tax rates for seniors, doesn't provide enough details for implementation.
"It's not that any of us collectors are opposed to tax relief for seniors, it's just we would like it to be clarified and give us clear direction as...
A $2,000 donation was given to Willow Care Nursing Home Special Care Neighborhood. On July 26, Janessa's Annual Lemonade Stand was held to raise money for the Alzheimer's Association in honor of her great-grandma Betty at Willow Care Nursing Home. In addition to this event, all funds raised were...
A motorcyclist led Howell County Sherriff’s deputies on a high-speed chase down a busy section of Highway 63 last week. On July 31, Deputy Adriel Lisboa observed a black motorcycle passing multiple vehicles on the left and right side of the highway. The deputy attempted to initiate a traffic stop,...
A second suspect has been charged in connection with a July 17 burglary in the 1200 block of Jefferson Ave. in West Plains. As previously reported by Howell County News, the victim told police someone had entered his residence, disturbed his possessions, attempted to pry open his gun safe, and...
Take advantage of the Ozarks' dark skies and witness the peak of the Perseids, a shower of 60-100 meteors per hour. This free event will take place at Big Spring on Saturday, August 12, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Visitors of all ages are invited to join us for the peak of the Perseid meteor...
The Howell County Commission met on August 3 and 7.
On Thursday, representatives from the Juvenile Office met with the Commissioners to set up accounting for two grants.
On Monday, reviewing the July 2023 general ledger was on the agenda, as well as two guests. Trent Coatney of SCOCOG was...
The City of West Plains has opened the application period for the Community Development Grant Program. This grant program utilizes funds from the City of West Plains Hotel/Motel Tax to promote tourism and economic development in West Plains. Any event/organization/project with the objective of...
A shoplifting attempt gone awry led to a police chase last Monday in West Plains. West Plains Police Department officers responded to Walmart on Preacher Roe Blvd. after a male subject, identified as Cooper Alan Lee Clayton, 20, slapped a store employee who caught him “skip scanning” items in the...
A Willow Springs woman claims an erroneous misdemeanor charge has torpedoed her business and put her in danger. Grace Stillwell, owner of Heads Up smoke shop, was charged in July with possession of a gambling device. The problem? The machines that are the subject of the charge are not located...