MOUNTAIN VIEW — The June meeting of the Mtn. View City Council was held Tuesday, with Mayor Charry McCann, Alderman David Bauer, Alderwoman Judi Colter and Alderman Calvin Perry present. Alderman Ed Martin was absent. more

Gov. Mike Parson has asked the Federal Emergency Management Agency to approve a major disaster declaration for Missouri to provide federal assistance to a total of 15 counties in response to multiple incidences of severe weather impacting the state between May 19 and 27. more

A third suspect has been charged in the late-December murder of William Stucker, 70, Eminence, and court records show additional felony charges have been filed against two of the suspects in counties across the northwest corner of the state for other crimes allegedly committed both before and after the murder. more

State Sen. Bill Eigel, a Republican from St. Charles County representing the 23rd District and running for governor, will host a public meet-and-greet at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Walnut Room of the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St. more

Editor’s note: The following article describes an investigation into the reported rape of a teen. While care has been taken to report on charges with sensitivity to survivors and readers, it may still be disturbing to read. If you are experiencing domestic or sexual violence, or if you’re a survivor of the same and in need of support, call Christos House’s hotline, 800-611-5853.
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Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston has received a $50,000 federal grant from the Missouri Department of Transportation as part of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA). more

A Birch Tree resident has been charged with two felony counts of second-degree child molestation after allegedly masturbating in the presence of a child and touching the child in a sexual manner. more

Starting this week, more than 300 high school students from across the state will spend three weeks on the University of Missouri campus in Columbia this summer participating in the Missouri Scholars Academy. more

A Mtn. View couple has been charged after allegedly causing about $10,000 worth of damage to a house they were renting. more

Two Ava residents have been charged with felonies after an alleged incident at an Ava hotel which involved a firearm and methamphetamine. more

The Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce is seeking historic characters to participate in the city’s annual Fourth of July parade. more

A Willow Springs man is held on a quarter million dollar bond after allegedly sexually assaulting a child younger than 12, a charge for which he was arrested May 3. more

Chocolate lovers will have a lot to look forward to as the Christos House Chocolate Festival draws near. more

Two people suffered fatal injuries when their vehicle skidded into the path of a semitruck at 2:40 p.m. Friday on U.S. 60, a mile west of Cabool in Texas County, according to the Missouri State highway Patrol. more

The beginning of the process to establish a new cemetery has been approved by Howell County commissioners, but the future inhabitants will be a select few. At Monday’s commission meeting, approval was given to a proposal that will allow a property owner to set aside a portion of their land for a family cemetery. more

A fundraiser benefit to help pay for a child’s cancer treatment will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. June 19 at the Alton Fire Department, with giveaway drawings, craft and bake sales and face-painting. more

Beautifying county fairgrounds, painting bleachers and picnic tables, and community park improvements are a few of the community projects that 4-H and FFA youth will be doing this summer as recipients of a Shaping Rural Missouri Grant from FCS Financial. more

Mtn. View drivers traveling on U.S. 60 should prepare for a brief disruption of their route Monday morning as contractor crews perform utility repairs for the Missouri Department of Transportation. more

During the May 23 meeting of the Willow Springs City Council, Ward II Alderman Tyler Morris submitted his resignation to be approved by the board, and immediately following Mayor Brooke Fair recommended the appointment of Jennifer Owens to fill Morris’ seat for the remainder of the term. more