Today, the Howell County Sheriff's Office confirmed that the skeletal remains discovered alongside the recently identified remains of Ira Briscoe are, in fact, th
Today, the Howell County Sheriff's Office confirmed that the skeletal remains discovered alongside the recently identified remains of Ira Briscoe are, in fact, those of Limon Little. Little and Briscoe went missing at the same time in 2020. Two sets of skeletal remains were found in August 2024...
All the candidates seeking to represent the public in Willow Springs are invited to answer community questions. There are two candidates for mayor – Kim Rich and Adam Webb. There are two candidates for Ward I alderman – Luke Bartow and Bryan Hogan. Mike Tooley is running unopposed.
There...
Girdley Street in West Plains is closed following a one-vehicle crash on Friday where a trash truck impacted the railroad overpass. Shortly after 1:00 pm on March 21, a trash truck was heading west on Girdley Street, traveling toward the railroad overpass. The overpass has a 10-foot height...
Changes are coming to parking in downtown Willow Springs. Exactly what they will be is expected to be on the April meeting of the Board of Aldermen.
During Thursday’s regular meeting, the aldermen heard the first reading of an ordinance that would change parking regulations. Instead of...
After a string of red flag warnings with no significant rainfall in the forecast, Howell County is under a burn ban. The County Commission signed the ban on March 20. No burning of any kind is allowed. The careless discard of still-smoldering smoking materials is prohibited. Violators may be...
A mother’s heart wrenching search for her son is over. Today, Howell County Sheriff Matt Roberts confirmed that one set of skeletal remains discovered six months ago is the body of Ira Briscoe. Two skeletons were discovered on August 10 in the Lanton, Mo. area. The remains were found four miles...
A West Plains man was arrested by law enforcement last Tuesday morning following a foot chase. Michael B. Gillham, 28, of West Plains, had a warrant for his arrest issued after failing to appear to court on March 3 on the felony charges of receiving stolen property and delivery of a controlled...
The debate scheduled for candidates seeking to represent the city of Mountain View is now an afternoon event. To allow the candidates to both participate in the debate and attend the Lincoln Days dinner, the event has moved to 2:00 p.m. this Saturday, March 22. The location is the same: Venue 122...
Howell County was one of many counties in Missouri that was struck by tornadoes on Friday, March 14. The tornado entered the southwestern portion of the county after it struck Bakersfield in Ozark County around 9 pm, traveling northeast. The National Weather Service in Springfield announced the...
It’s finally here! The annual fish fry events held by the Knights of Columbus start this Friday! There are four chances this Lenten season – March 14, 21, 28, and April 11 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. $12 buys fish dinner with all the fixings. Dine in at Sacred Heart Church in Willow Springs or...
