A Thayer resident died of injuries suffered when her vehicle struck a car and a semitruck at 4:45 p.m. Wednesday on south U.S. 63 in Howell County, 2 miles north of Brandsville, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. more

The December meeting of the West Plains R-7 School Board began with a wrap-up of fall high school student activities, including a visit by many sports and extracurricular activity participants. The students were introduced by Activities Director Dr. Ashley Cooley, and the activities spotlighted included cheerleading; girls tennis, softball, golf, and volleyball; boys soccer; girls and boys cross country; football; speech and debate; and theater. more

Judi Colter is Mtn. View’s new alderwoman more

Law enforcement officials are searching for a man missing from the West Plains area since Dec. 2. more

Roadwork is planned on highways in Shannon and Howell counties over the next two weeks, announce officials with the Missouri Department of Transportation. more

A special session of the Mtn. View City Council will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday for Mayor John Krasuski to appoint an alderman to the East Ward. more

A 28-year-old man from West Plains is dead of injuries suffered in a traffic crash at 4:40 a.m. Saturday on ZZ Highway eight miles east of West Plains, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. more

The names of two Peace Valley-area residents that perished in a house fire Friday have been released by Howell County Coroner Tim Cherry. He identified the victims as Larry Collins, 51, and Sherry Robinson, 58. more

MOUNTAIN VIEW — A Wreaths Across America ceremony was held Saturday morning at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Mtn. View. more

There was a long list of items considered on the consent agenda, but much of it got settled in one fell swoop at the regular monthly meeting of West Plains City Council, held Monday. more

It’s a simple mission, but an effective one: Feed families, spread kindness and strengthen communities. more

A caregiver from Ozark County who allegedly pressured her employer to add her name to a property deed and took money from another person without permission now faces felony charges. more

Tanner S. Huffman, 30, Koshkonong, was sentenced Thursday by U.S. Chief District Judge Beth Phillips to eight years and six months in federal prison without parole for illegally possessing a firearm. According to court documents, he was a member of the Gangster Disciples and third in command locally as of 2020. more

Another seat has opened up on the Mtn. View City Council with the resignation of East Ward Alderman Murray Anderson, just one month after the other alderman for the East Ward, Steven Sills, stepped down, citing personal reasons. more

Missouri State University-West Plains graduate Heather Day, West Plains, was among six students who received Missouri State University’s 2023-2024 Citizen Scholar Award. more

The West Plains Model Railroad Club has its sixth annual December Display set up through Dec. 30 at the Harlin Museum, 405 Worcester St. in West Plains. There are three large setups with plenty to bring out the kid in everyone and spark the imagination. The display includes a Christmas train that runs through a snowy village, miniature scenes, movie vehicles and a motorized carnival, plus visitors may purchase tickets for a chance to win a starter train set. Hours are 2 to 6 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays and noon to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Christmas Eve. The museum will be closed Christmas Day, but the display will be open again from noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 26 through 30. Club members promise new things to see on layouts of various sizes and scales, and visitors are invited to look for bears, a sniper and other "hidden" items located in the highly detailed landscapes. Admission is free, but donations are welcome to help pay club costs, and train-related items will be available for purchase. more