New Willow Springs High School facilities and the programs housed within them were showcased at an open house held Tuesday evening, hosted by the district with tours guided by instructors and students. The facility, off of Springfield Road, was formerly the site of Missouri Department of Transportation offices and recently purchased by the school district from the City of Willow Springs for $1. more

Smokey Bear is 80 years old next year, and the elementary students in grades one through 5 in Mtn. View View and Birch Tree participated in a poster contest for the U.S. Forest Service. more

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Kenneth H. Worthy, 48, West Plains, federally convicted Dec. 6, 2022, of sexual exploitation of a child and distributing child pornography, has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison without parole, followed by 15 years of supervised release. more

A West plains resident recently released from prison and wanted for a felony charge of violation of a lifetime condition of release was taken into custody on a no-bond warrant Dec. 8, according to court records. more

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Two area men in their 30s have died of injuries suffered in traffic crashes that occurred Tuesday and Wednesday, reports the Missouri State Highway Patrol. more

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At 11 a.m. Saturday, volunteers will lay wreaths on more than 20,000 graves in Veteran Cemeteries across Missouri to honor the nation's heroes as part of Wreaths Across America. Among the five Missouri cemeteries represented is the Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1019 E. Third St. in Mtn. View. more

The Richards School Board is set to hold its monthly session at 6 p.m. today in the school boardroom. more

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Adam D. Bartlett Jr., 32, the subject of a high-speed chase in early October who was taken into custody after another chase by law enforcement about two weeks later, has had more charges filed against him in Ozark and Howell counties. His address in recent court filings are listed as locations in both Bakersfield and Mtn. Grove. more

A West Plains woman who allegedly took two vehicles belonging to her deceased boyfriend after his death has been charged with two felony counts of first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle. more

As the sun shone brightly over the quaint streets of downtown West Plains, the community gathered in anticipation and excitement for the annual Christmas Parade, a hallmark event organized by the West Plains Chamber of Commerce. The event, held on Saturday afternoon unfolded as a testament to the enduring spirit and unity of the town. more

Missouri’s second-largest county will pay a $1.2 million settlement to the parents of a 21-year-old man with mental health concerns who allegedly screamed “I can’t breathe” as he was subdued … more

Kansas City Star. December 6, 2023. Editorial: Gov. Parson: Do right by Missouri and sign Blair’s Law to punish celebratory gunfire In a few weeks, revelers across the Kansas City region … more

In the heartland of America, Missouri workers are facing a harsh reality: the current minimum wage of $12 per hour is insufficient to meet the rising costs of living. This struggle is not just a matter of numbers but is deeply felt in the lives of numerous Missourians trying to balance the demands of daily life with stagnant wages. more

A new 12-week program for business and community program employees and members, aimed at honing leadership skills and community engagement, is set to begin soon in West Plains. more