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The Missouri Department of Transportation plans to replace the Route ZZ bridge over Howell Creek in Howell County. The bridge is located east of West Plains, Missouri between the BNSF railroad tracks and County Road 8240.
The new concrete bridge will be wider than the existing structure....
The Rotary Club of Willow Springs’ 63rd Live Radio Auction held last week is their best ever success, the club said in a release.
“Our sponsors, businesses, and individuals were very generous, so Rotary raised over $7,200. Your donations will be used to support community youth and volunteer...
Two criminal cases containing nine counts of forgery, two counts of stealing $750 or more, and one count of stealing a firearm have been filed against a West Plains man. Thomas Kazimir, 26, was arrested in Fredricktown in late September driving a vehicle stolen from the victim of a barn fire on...
U.S. Congressman Jason Smith visited a Howell County cattle operation on October 13. Crow Land and Cattle, owned by Blake and Janet Crow, hosted the congressional visit. Local dignitaries present included State Representatives David Evans (R-154) and Bennie Cook (R-142), State Senator Karla...
Those who have ever thought about learning to fly can find out more on November 7, 2021, as EAA Chapter #1218 hosts a “Flying Start” informational program on learning to fly at EAA Chapter 1218’s Hangar, 810 Bryan, Willow Springs. EAA Chapter 1218, a local organization that is part of the national...
The Mountain View Craft and Farm Market ladies held their first annual Fall Craft Festival on Friday and Saturday in the Mountain View Chamber of Commerce Hall. Local crafters, bakers, and artists from the surrounding area were present during the show.
“I came today to do some unique Christmas...
First responders have encountered many homes without visible house numbers in recent months says Willow Springs Police Chief Bryan Hogan.
“It’s a problem not only in town but also throughout the County, and it’s something that has been taken for granted over time. Maybe one of the digits falls...
Nearly 100 demonstrators lined Preacher Roe Blvd. in West Plains on Friday to speak out against the federal COVID-19 mandate announced last month. Every individual this observer approached is currently employed by Leonardo DRS. Organizers said they have until December 8 to choose the vaccine or,...
Orvil David Doran, 31, of West Plains, has been charged with one count of resisting arrest for a felony. The charge stems from the events in last week’s front page story that detailed Doran’s progress as he fled first from Missouri State Highway Patrol Troopers, then from Howell County Sheriff’s...
Booster doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech/Comirnaty COVID-19 vaccine are now available through the Ozarks Healthcare Pharmacy on a walk-in basis. Vaccines are available Tuesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and by appointment on other weekdays at Ozarks Healthcare Pharmacy in West Plains...