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A West Plains man was charged in Howell County this week for a burglary in December.  Quintin L. Wake, 30, has been charged with first-degree burglary, a felony.  Court records state that on Dec. 9, 2022, Howell County Sheriff’s Deputies were contacted regarding the theft of two 3-wheelers,...
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Jason and Jennifer Poor and family of Pomona were among the families honored during the 66th annual Missouri Farm Family Day, August 14 at the Missouri State Fair. The Poor family was selected as the Howell County Missouri Farm Family by University of Missouri Extension in Howell County and the...
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What began with a police report on Monday, Sept. 25, and then a Facebook plea from family members ended in tragedy on Tuesday, Sept. 26. The Mountain View Police Department issued an Endangered Person Advisory on Tuesday, Sept. 26, for Effie Maxine Holden, age 93, of Mountain View, after she...
Pictured above, students from the John Burrough School after their rescue with Shannon County First Responders James Rector, Michael Henry and Aaron Prewitt.
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...

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