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

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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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

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

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

The Willow Springs School Board will hold its regular monthly session at 6 p.m. today in the board conference room. more

Mtn. View City Council members will convene for their regular monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Mtn. View City Hall, 120 N. Oak St. more

A Mtn. Grove woman suffered fatal injuries in a head-on collision at 3:20 p.m. Thursday on Highway W, 3 miles south of Vanzant in Douglas County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. more

Billy J. Compton, 49, Mtn. View, has been charged with first-degree domestic assault resulting in a serious injury after allegedly fracturing his wife's lower leg by punching it. more

There are just a few days left to help make sure all children in Howell County’s rural areas and cities have an opportunity to receive something special for Christmas. more

West Plains Councilman John W. “Johnny” Murrell, Jr., has put his name on the ballot for reelection. more

A St. Louis man suffered fatal injuries when he was thrown from his pickup truck in a three-vehicle crash Monday. more

Two West Plains men, Paul A. Vincent and Kyle G. Wilbanks, have been charged with domestic assault after allegedly choking their girlfriends in incidents that occurred 12 days apart. more

Officials with the West Plains R-7 School District have announced Virginia Uphaus will assume the role of West Plains Elementary School principal for the 2024-2025 school year. Effective July 1, 2024, she will fill the vacancy left by the retirement of current Principal Becky Hutchinson.  more