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More than 500 children, families, and community partners attended the annual Sensory Saturday event at the West Plains Civic Center, hosted by Children's Behavioral Services (CBS).
Designed to support learning through play, Sensory Saturday offered an interactive, hands-on experience...
After the resignation of former police chief James Perkins, the Mountain View Board of Aldermen voted to promote Stetson Schwien into that role on Tuesday, Nov. 18.
"It truly is an honor," said Schwien. "It’s something I do not take lightly. I grew up here. Both sides of my family have deep...
Five members of the West Plains community did not mince their words as they addressed the West Plains R-VII School Board last Tuesday night. They said first-term board member Jodi Purgason’s recent social media comments are, “hateful,” “racist,” “unintelligent,” and “cruel.” The five speakers,...
A West Plains man accused of burglarizing a Paula Dr. house has been charged with second-degree murder as well as first-degree burglary. Keith W. Geringer, 32, admitted to police he and his accomplice had been stealing things from the residence multiple times in the weeks leading up to November 8...
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The Willow Springs Rural Fire Board has two new members. The rural fire district held their annual chili fundraiser and meeting on Saturday, November 8, with an election following.
The board as of this vote is now: Dean Aye, president, Brent Lovelace, vice president, Lori Foster Logan, secretary,...
A fountain installed in Willow Springs’ Star Park in the mid-90’s is flowing for the first time in more than two decades. As of Saturday, the long-defunct water feature is flowing and spraying ornamentally into the air. The project was funded by the Willow Springs Community Foundation and is the...
Second only to Franklin County, hunters in Howell County bagged more deer during this year’s opening weekend than any other place in the state. An opening weekend with daytime temperatures hovering near 80 degrees did not slow down the deer harvest this weekend in Howell County. Unofficial numbers...
The City of Mountain View has received a $1,002,651 CDBG-CV award from the Missouri Department of Economic Development to deliver Outdoor Recreation Improvements. The investment will improve outdoor amenities at Wayside Park and pedestrian connections that support daily recreation, health, and...
The Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of Willow Springs, announced last week the First Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, to be held on Saturday, Dec. 6 at Earl Shipley Park (aka Caboose Park/Smuck Plaza).
This new holiday tradition will take place following...