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Downtown West Plains is undergoing unmistakable changes to strengthen and revitalize the community. Since 2023, downtown has seen a noticeable increase in art, businesses, and events in efforts to create third spaces and facilitate connection. West Plains Downtown (WPD), a community driven...
The West Plains Sunrise Rotary Club held its 24th annual golf tournament on Saturday, May 23 at North Terra Golf Course in West Plains, Mo. The tournament is the fundraiser for the Rotary Club to support the area backpack program and other youth initiatives. The three-person format drew 35 teams...
"These banners are more than decorations - they are powerful reminders of our local hometown heroes who have served our country with honor. We are proud to display them in the heart of Mountain View," Tanya Miller, Auxiliary President with the VFW Post 3009 said. The city of Mountain View...
American Legion Post 384 in Willow Springs was very pleased to sponsor Jace Letterman to the Cadet Patrol Academy. The academy is an American Legion program conducted at the Missouri State Highway Patrol Law Enforcement Academy in Jefferson City. Letterman graduated on Friday, June 12. ...
The Howell County Northern District has awarded a bridge construction contract to West Plains Bridge & Grading Company. The project is being funded through the BRO (Off System Bridge Replacement) Program, a partnership involving the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) and the...
Construction is underway on a series of new recreational amenities designed to enhance People's Park (1136 W. Broadway Street) and expand outdoor recreation opportunities for residents.
Demolition began today in the parking lot located adjacent to the Aquatic Center, between the existing...
Mountain View's board of aldermen approved the employment agreement for the incoming city administrator, adding a 90-day severance package during closed session. The addition stipulates that if the city administrator is not reappointed in April or terminated without cause that after 90 days he...
A Pottersville man was sentenced to 12 years on two felony charges endangering the welfare of a child on June 4. James T. Young, 47, was originally charged with statutory rape and statutory sodomy, both against a person under the age of 12, in April 2023, as previously reported by Howell County...
The Willow Springs school board approved resignations of long-term employees and the school resource officer as Dr. Marty Spence presided over his final meeting as superintendent. As previously reported by Howell County News, Spence announced in August that he would not been seeking renewal of...