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State Fire Marshal Tim Bean, a former West Plains Fire Department chief, leads a team of firefighters up a flight of stairs during the 2017 Springfield Area Memorial Stair Climb to honor and pay respect to the 343 firefighters who died on Sept. 11. Registration for the 10th annual event to be held Sept. 17 opens on July 1.
9/11 Memorial Stair Climb registration opens July 1
The 10th annual Springfield Area Memorial Stair Climb will take place Sept. 17 at Missouri State University Plaster Stadium in Springfield, and participants across southern Missouri are encouraged to … more
Jeremy Manning, structural engineer for Smith & Co. Engineering, standing at right, gives a presentation to the Howell County Commission of the results of his assessment of 20 local bridges being considered for repair. Listening, from left, are County Clerk Kelly Waggoner, Smith Co. engineer Bill Robison, Presiding Commissioner Mark Collins, Southern Commissioner Billy Sexton and Northern Commissioner Calvin Wood.
Commissioners hear input on 20 bridges in need of repair 
The Howell County Commission met with Smith Engineering for a presentation regarding more than a dozen bridges in need of repair in Howell County. Commissioners met with Jeremy Manning, a bridge … more
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Lana Snodgras
R-7 Communications Office earns national award
The West Plains R-7 School District Communications Office received a national award for district programs, materials and multiple forms of communications. The Merit Award for Publications and … more
Summer ‘Meet Up & Eat Up’ free lunch for kids starts Mon.
The Boys & Girls Club of the Greater West Plains area will once again offer free lunches to youths 17 and younger at the pavilion in People’s Park, West Broadway. “Meet Up & … more
Tuk’s Playground now open
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to mark the grand opening of Tuk’s Playground, a dog park maintained by the West Plains Parks & Recreation Department. The playground, located at Gene … more
MoDOT to seal-coat 3 area roads
From 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, OO Highway about three miles east of Caulfield will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews seal-coat the roadway. This section of … more
W.S. City Council meets Monday
The Willow Springs City Council will meet at 5 p.m. Monday in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 900 W. Main St. Council members will approve the minutes from the May 19 council meeting, bills for … more
W.P. City Council agenda includes discussion of overpass projects, downtown revitalization
The West Plains City Council will hold its monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday in the West Plains City Hall, 1910 Holiday Lane. According to the agenda, three bills and five resolutions are to be … more
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Christos House Director Moiria Seiber, seated at left, and South Center Ozarks Council of Governments Community Development Specialist, next to Sieber, met with the Howell County Commission Thursday to request commissioners’ support in applying for a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant. If awarded, the grant funds will go toward construction of new facilities at Christos House’s domestic violence shelter. At the dais, from left: Deputy County Clerk Emily Gibson, Northern Commissioner Calvin Wood, Presiding Commissioner Mark Collins and Northern Commissioner Billy Sexton.
Commission votes to sponsor grant for Christos House shelter project
The Howell County Commission voted on Thursday to sponsor Christos House's application for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to build new facilities at the domestic violence resource’s … more
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Animal Control Officer Brad Jones is safeguarding the health of dogs up for adoption at the West Plains Animal Shelter by keeping them indoors during hot weather. Pets that must be left outdoors should be given shade from the sun and plenty of water, Jones reminds.
ACO Jones shares tips for animal care during high temps
Domestic animals like dogs, cats and other furry friends like rabbits can’t speak for themselves, and can be just as sensitive to high temperatures as their human keepers. West Plains Police … more
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Dr. Anthony Campbell
General surgeon Dr. Anthony Campbell joins Ozarks Healthcare
Dr. Anthony Campbell, board-certified general surgeon, recently joined Ozarks Healthcare. Originally from St. Louis, Campbell previously practiced as a locus  physician at Ozarks Healthcare, … more
Police: Two in custody after Thursday morning car theft in W.P.
At about 8:17 a.m. Thursday, West Plains police officers was notified that a 2018 Gray Dodge Durango had been stolen from behind a business on the 1000 block of West Broadway. The owner of … more
From left, Deputy County Clerk Emily Gibson, Northern Commissioner Calvin Wood, Presiding Commissioner Mark Collins and Northern Commissioner Billy Sexton met Thursday morning in regular session. Commissioners named Mary Anne Vaughn, of Mtn. View, the new appointee.
Commission appoints Howell County Health Dept. Board member
The Howell County Commission appointed a board member to the Howell County Health Department Board of Directors during its regular session Thursday morning. Commissioners appointed Mary Anne … more
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With local electricity providers, rural and municipal, asking consumers to reduce their power usage due to recent and ongoing high temperatures, many are finding other ways to cool down. Warren Bridge Access in Ozark County, off of H Highway, was the cooling-off spot for Kaitlyn Hollo and Jordan Shockley of West Plains, on Wednesday morning. Spots like Warren Bridge, on Bryant Creek, and Patrick Bridge and Blair Bridg along the North Fork of the White River, are popular swimming holes and float trip spots during Ozark summers.
W.P. utilities, HOEC issue peak alerts due to high temperatures
The city of West Plains and Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative have issued peak alerts due to increased demand for electricity caused by recent high temperatures. Given the forecast of continued … more
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Council discusses offering employee benefits to family members; details who can hire, fire within city
A measure to revamp Mtn. View city employee benefits was the focus of a special session called by the city council early this month. The meeting, held June 7, was held in response to the departure … more
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Municipal court canceled today, city offices closed Monday
The West Plains Municipal Court will not be in session today, city officials announce. All cases that were originally set for 9 a.m. today will be continued until 1 p.m. July 21. For more … more
H.C. Commission meets today
The Howell County Commission will hear a bridge engineering presentation and discuss funding for a shelter project during its regular session which convenes at 10 a.m. today. Commissioners meet in … more
Matthew Orchard
West Plains R-7 names Orchard new director of Human Resources & Student Services
The West Plains R-7 School District Board of Education has appointed Matthew Orchard as director of Human Resources and Student Services for the 2022-23 school year. The decision follows the … more
Special session called to discuss family’s request to reclaim 1902 pistol
The Mtn. View City Council met in special session early this month to discuss the possible transfer of ownership of a Colt .38 caliber pistol that has been displayed on a wall in city hall since … more
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‘Oceans of Possibilities’ summer reading program kicks of at W.P. Public Library
The West Plains Public Library kicked off its summer reading program Tuesday morning with fun and games during its block party held at the south entrance. Children turned out to participate in the … more
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