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Howell County Clerk Kelly Waggoner has mailed 2024-2025 voter identification cards to the 24,623 active voters within the county. Voters should receive their white post card with a blue banner and an American Flag within a few days.
County Clerk Waggoner said, “Missouri law requires that a new...
A search warrant at a residence in the 400 block of Thayer Ave. resulted in the arrest of five people and the seizure of fentanyl capsules, methamphetamine, and drug paraphernalia. Officers with the West Plains Strategic Response Team (SRT) and South Central Drug Task Force served the warrant on...
The subject of a multi-agency manhunt was apprehended Sunday near Lake Springfield west of Highway 65, reported the Greene County Sheriff’s Office. On Friday afternoon, the subject was believed to be in the Cabool area.
Texas County Sheriff’s Department and Missouri State Highway Patrol were...
Jason A. Bollinger, 48, of Birch Tree lost his life in a kayaking accident Friday afternoon. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the accident took place ten miles east of Eminence at Martin Hole at 4:08 p.m. Bollinger’s kayak was travelling downstream when he fell into the water and...
The Missouri Department of Agriculture has been allocated $8 million through the USDA Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Program to help strengthen the food supply chain between the farmer and consumer. The purpose of the RFSI program is to build resilience in the middle of the food...
Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick released his office's review of how Missouri state agencies managed and spent more than $18.4 billion in federal funds during fiscal year 2022. This year's Statewide Single Audit reviewed 19 major federal programs administered by seven state agencies.
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On July 4, the Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce held a fundraising event to benefit the Chamber and the Willow Springs Police Department. The Chamber announced last week that a check in the amount of $1,009.06 was presented to the Willow Springs Police Department. The Chamber issued a statement...
The Pulltite Cabin area will be temporarily closed for visitor safety following major damage to the structure.
Pulltite Cabin suffered significant damage from recent severe thunderstorms after a large tree, roughly three feet in diameter, crushed part of the metal roof and buckled the south...
The West Plains Police Department announces that August 1 is the upcoming National Night Out.
America’s Night Out Against Crime:
National Night Out is designed to: (1) To spread awareness about crime and drug prevention;
(2) Generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime...
Meet your new alderman: Tyler Morris, Ward II in Willow Springs
Tyler Morris was appointed alderman of Ward II in Willow Springs on July 15 to fill the vacancy left by David Collins. The answers below are printed as provided by Alderman Morris.
Q: Why were you interested in serving on the...