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A group of thirteen seventh grade students, led by high school seniors, from St Louis’ John Burroughs School were found safe after an extensive search lasting until just before dawn on Wednesday, Sept. 27. The children were first reported missing by school officials Tuesday evening when they didn...
The Mountain View Police Department responded to a 9-1-1 call that came from West Plains Bank & Trust Company in the early morning hours of Thursday, Sept. 28. Mountain View Police Chief Jamie Perkins stated the investigation has been turned over to the FBI since it is considered a bank...
Ozarks Healthcare’s Behavioral Health Center (BHC) is proud to introduce the “Healing Hearts” Support Group, a compassionate and nurturing resource designed to provide support and guidance to adolescents and adults facing emotional and mental health challenges.
The Healing Hearts Support Group...
On October 14 an annular solar eclipse will occur over parts of the southwestern United States. Annular (which means ‘ring-shaped’) eclipses are not as spectacular as total eclipses, such as the one which will be happening on April 8, 2024, because annular eclipses happen when the moon is farther...
Christos House Inc. successfully completed the special 50th anniversary Endowment Match Challenge set by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks. Christos House, an agency partner of the CFO and the Community Foundation of West Plains, Inc., raised $15,200 between July 15 and Aug. 15, and earned a...
In two meetings, the Mountain Board of Alderman set the tax rate and approved leasing the baseball fields to the Mountain View-Birch Tree School District.
In a special meeting held Tuesday, Aug. 29, the Mountain View Board of Alderman voted to accept Bill 1376 Resolution 23-08-29 authorizing...
In a regular meeting of the Willow Springs City Council Thursday, Sept. 17, a quorum was established, with those present including Mayor Brooke Fair, Alderman Danny Bradley, Alderman Kim Rich, Alderman Tyler Morris, Alderman Phill Knott, City Attorney Zane Privette, City Administrator Beverly...
A West Plains man has been charged with a felony for allegedly assaulting a jailer.
Charges were filed this week against Dillion L. Stokes, 26, for an incident in the Howell County Jail on Aug. 10.
According to court records, Stokes reportedly assaulted an officer by kneeing him in the groin while...
The Howell County Commission met on September 21 and September 25.
On Thursday, Sept. 21, the Commission met to approve Commission Order 023-O12 Abatement & Additions of Tax Assessment for August. The Commission heard from a Howell County Sheriff’s Department representative to amend Grant...
The last Saturday in September is a day most citizens of this small town look forward to. This coming Saturday, Sept. 30, will be the 33rd Annual Pioneer Days celebration in downtown Mountain View, MO.
Friday night, the Mountain View Community Betterment Committee will host the ham and bean...