Illegal. Predatory. A disgrace to the badge. These are the words used by Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway in her office’s announcement of filing criminal charges in Shannon County against three members of the Shannon County Sheriff's Office: Deputy Thomas R. Manning, former sheriff's...
In a special meeting last week, newly hired City Administrator Trish Kruse pitched the Mountain View board of aldermen an idea for adding a project/compliance position for the city of Mountain View. The new position would focus on ground work and foundation of the city including updating city...
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After appearing at Howell County Courthouse on accusations of beating his fiancée with a tire iron, Zachary Castellanos, 22, of South Lake Tahoe, Calif., faces a new battery of charges for attempting to escape from custody. A Howell County Sheriff's Deputy was injured in the process. Driving the...
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 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...
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