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UPDATED: 3:56 p.m. 2/10/23
A Howell County Sheriff’s Deputy was involved in a head-on collision at 9:35a.m on Friday, Feb. 10. Deputy Devon Mendenhall, 23, was driving southbound State Route 76 in non-emergency mode when a Ford F350 truck in the turning lane cut off the patrol car, Missouri...
Jasper Engines and Transmissions has announced the following changes in production leadership.
Becki Gehlhausen was named Operations Manager for the Diesel Division, working specifically with diesel remanufacturing lines. Gehlhausen began her career with JASPER in 1996 in the Gas Crankshaft...
For Frank Vanhorn, Eleven Point Rural Fire Department Chief, his love story began in March of 1990. He was honorably discharged back to the States after a seven-year military stint. He headed to a longtime friend’s house to catch up. Little did he know, he was on his way to meet his future wife....
The Mountain View Board of Aldermen took the opportunity of a Jan. 26 special session to address concerns about the city’s hiring practices.
Alderman Murray Anderson led this line item in response to questions about how the city hires or promotes employees, particularly employees who are...
A public hearing on the county budget proceeded last Monday, despite an ice storm that closed county offices, confirms County Clerk Kelly Waggoner. Members of the Howell County Commission as well as one member of the public braved the ice, and doors were open with posted signs inviting citizens...
A couple with ties to the Willow Springs School District will take over as managers of the Bunker Hill Retreat, the resort announced last week.
Matt and Stefanie Hobson are taking over as managers of the 2,080-acre resort outside Mountain View this week. Matt, a school board member, began work...
The Cystic Fibrosis Association of West Plains and their partner K-Kountry 95 Radio Station will be hosting their 35th Annual Cystic Fibrosis Concert on Saturday, March 18, at the West Plains Civic Center.
The doors will open at 5:00 p.m. and begin with the silent auction. A live auction will...
A Jan. 31 pursuit led law enforcement from West Plains to Wright County as Samuel L. Houck, Jr., 36, of Willow Springs, attempted to avoid arrest.
A Howell County Sheriff's Deputy observed Houck fail to stop at a red light at Monks St. and US Highway 63, according to a statement from Missouri...
A Willow Springs man faces three assault charges after authorities say he attacked his elderly father.
Responding to a report of a domestic incident, Texas County Sheriff's Deputies arrived at the Scott Lane residence last Monday to find Johnnie Renegar, 37, restrained in a headlock by his...
Updated February 9, 2023
West Plains police need your help! Police released photos of this woman who is believed to have information on a hit & run vehicle versus pedestrian case.
The vehicle reportedly struck a pedestrian walking in the Walmart parking...