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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...
The Howell County Commission met on July 20 and 24.
Last week, the Commission approved the June 2023 tax assessment with Commission Order 2023-O10.
On Monday, representatives of the Family Court were scheduled to meet with the Commission to set up accounting for two grants. The Board of...
A West Plains man was found asleep at the wheel of a running vehicle at the intersection of County Road 6420 and State Highway AD. Howell County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to that location shortly after 5:00 a.m. on July 22 and discovered Dakota J. Simmons, 24, in the driver’s seat apparently...
A West Plains man was found asleep at the wheel of a running vehicle at the intersection of County Road 6420 and State Highway AD. Howell County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to that location shortly after 5:00 a.m. on July 22 and discovered Dakota J. Simmons, 24, in the driver’s seat apparently...