The West Plains Police Department has issued an Endangered Person Advisory for a missing person last seen at 3592 US Highway 160 at 10:20 p.m. on August 10, 2026.
The West Plains Police Department has issued an Endangered Person Advisory for a missing person last seen at 3592 US Highway 160 at 10:20 p.m. on August 10, 2026.
Mya Lynne McClung is a white female, aged 15. She is 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighs approximately 120 to 140 pounds, has brown...
The criminal case against a West Plains man accused of first-degree murder remains pending while the defendant seeks legal representation. Larry Lindeman, 78, filed a Motion to Continue on his own behalf, stating that he is attempting to sell real estate to raise funds to hire a defense attorney...
Twenty-five years in business is no small accomplishment for any business. For a newspaper it's truly something to be celebrated. In this day and age of social media, and the worldwide web at your fingertips - having a reliable source of information grounded in the roots of accuracy, impartiality...
The Mountain View board of aldermen moved swiftly through the lengthy agenda addressing city official conduct, and the 2026 tax levy in a regular session last Tuesday.
Mayor Karen Gaddy said on the topic of the code of conduct, "We have had some issues with conduct, and we have had a lot...
A crowd of more than 70 filled Main Street Saturday night for the summer’s last Music on Main event in Willow Springs. Playing was Willow Springs native Brady Walton. Walton, backed by a band featuring his parents and childhood friend Jon Baker, performed a selection of up-tempo country classics...
Calling all volunteers! Join us Saturday, August 29 at 9:00 a.m. to paint sidewalk murals throughout downtown, as part of the Bailey Legacy Park project. 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...
An architectural firm’s needs assessment is the next step in the process that potentially replaces Howell County Jail with a new facility or justice center. In an update last week, Presiding Commissioner Ralph Riggs announced the commission, with input from Howell County Sheriff Matt Roberts, met...
Thirty percent of registered voters in Howell County turned out for the August primary last week, casting a total of 8,549 ballots. 85% of voters chose to vote a Republican ticket; nearly 11% voted in the Democratic races; nearly 3% voted nonpartisan, and 0.36% voted Libertarian.
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On Thursday, August 13 at 11:30 a.m., the Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce will acknowledge Howell County News for 25 years of business. A short presentation and photo opp will take place at the news office at 110 West Main, Willow Springs. Founder Kim Rich and current owners Ron & Amanda...
During the July 27 meeting, the Mountain View board of aldermen revisited the purchase of a skid steer. They received 19 bids in total, for both used and new skid steers. The aldermen discussed the budget, with Alderwoman Jennifer McAdams declaring she would not vote on any purchases until the...