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Commission to consider vehicle bids
During their regular session Thursday, Howell County Commissioners are tentatively expected to review and consider bids for two vehicles for the sheriff’s office. Those bids were due by 5 p.m. Monday. more
WP man indicted on domestic assault charge
A West Plains man awaiting trial on lesser charges of domestic assault has now been charged again after allegedly causing a head injury so severe the victim was found unconscious at the scene and remained unconscious for hours afterward. more
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This rendering shows, conceptually, how the new West Plains Regional Animal Shelter facility is expected to look once it is completed. Fundraising is underway for the no-kill organization to reach its goal of $100,000 to complete the building's interior. The new structure is located on the same grounds as the existing facility, 1486 BB Highway in West Plains.
Annual WPRAS benefit sets goal to complete funding for new shelter
The West Plains Regional Animal Shelter is taking strides to reach its fundraising goal to complete the interior of its new animal housing facility, and its annual benefit dinner this year is dedicated to crossing that finish line. more
Chief Justice of the Missouri Supreme Court Mary Russell, left, recently presented special recognition in the form of a “howling wolf” to 154th District Rep. David Evans from Howell County. The award was presented to Evans at the annual joint conference of the Missouri Judiciary and the Missouri Bar, held in Kansas City. Evans said it is one of the “coolest” things that he has ever received and that it will be kept on his desk at the Capitol as a reminder of the “good people from Howell that he represents.”
‘Howling for Howell County’: Rep. Evans presented with ‘coolest’ award for contributions to justice
At a recent annual ceremony honoring service to the State of Missouri, 154th District Rep. David Evans was saluted with an unorthodox award presentation recognizing him for his contributions to protecting and improving the effective administration of justice in Missouri. more
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Ozarktoberfest’s mug-holding competition drew its largest crowd ever in the festival’s 10th year, and contest judge Bethany Turner noted, “The contestants were all wonderful sports, who provided entertainment to the crowd with their strength, competitive nature and hilarious faces.” Demonstrating such are last year’s champion Chris Goodfellow, of Springfield, left, and challenger Steven Thomure, West Plains, who was the victor in this heat.
Ozarktoberfest draws largest competition ever in 10 years
The 10th annual Ozarktoberfest, held Oct. 7, raised $250 in donations for the Greater West Plains Area Boys & Girls Club. Proceeds raised over the past decade are in excess of $6,000 and have gone toward the payment of youth tuition in the after-school program. more
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Ozarktoberfest’s mug-holding competition drew its largest crowd ever in the festival’s 10th year, and contest judge Bethany Turner noted, “The contestants were all wonderful sports, who provided entertainment to the crowd with their strength, competitive nature and hilarious faces.” Demonstrating such are last year’s champion Chris Goodfellow, of Springfield, left, and challenger Steven Thomure, West Plains, who was the victor in this heat.
Ozarktoberfest draws largest competition ever in 10 years
The 10th annual Ozarktoberfest, held Oct. 7, raised $250 in donations for the Greater West Plains Area Boys & Girls Club. Proceeds raised over the past decade are in excess of $6,000 and have gone toward the payment of youth tuition in the after-school program. more
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West Plains R-7 board meets Tuesday
The October meeting of the West Plains R-7 School Board will be held beginning with a closed session 5 p.m. Tuesday in the West Plains High School library to discuss possible personnel, student, legal and real estate matters. more
Willow Springs School Board hears safety updates in Oct. meeting
The Willow Springs School Board, during its October monthly meeting, heard from Superintendent Dr. Marty Spence regarding future facility projects including the possibility of a safe room at the district’s elementary school, and from School Resource Officer Jeff Cunningham regarding safety measures. more
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The West Plains High School Class of 1973 held its 50 year class reunion in September, boasting “a great turnout” and activities classmates “enjoyed immensely.” In addition to celebrating 50 years since graduating, the class rallied resources to donate $2,725 to Hammond Mill Camp’s 75th Anniversary Capital Improvements Campaign. Funds raised via the campaign are going toward significant and much-needed improvements such as ongoing removal of dead trees and infrastructure improvements including roofing repairs that were completed in spring. The nonprofit, board-operated facility on CC Highway a few miles west of West Plains provides a place for summer youth camps, weddings and long-running family reunions. Restoration projects include remodeling cabins, restroom and laundry facilities, the dining hall, pavilion and chapel. The organization seeks to raise $160,000 for the projects. Find updates on Facebook, @hammondmill.camp. Donations can be made by mailing a check to the Board Of Directors at 139 Hammond Mill Drive, Pottersville, MO 65790, or going online to the nonprofit’s PayPal account at paypal.me/HMCamp65790.
Zizzers Class of '73 donates $2.7K to Hammond Mill Camp
Change of judge granted in CSA case
Adam Rodriguez, 41, West Plains, is charged with three counts of statutory sodomy, the victim being young than 14 years old, according to authorities. The charges are felonies. more
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A flock of red-winged blackbirds picks through the remains of the sunflowers at McWilliams Pumpkin Patch, no doubt getting ready for colder weather and the food scarcity that usually comes with winter. The birds are called red-wings even though only the males have the bright red and yellow patches on their black wings, while the females are more of a dark brown with an almost unnoticeable patch of light orange on their wings. The smaller and lighter colored individual in this group is likely a juvenile female of the species, according to Missouri Department of Conservation officials. The McWilliams Pumpkin Patch, an agritourism destination that has been popular for many years, is now open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays, and from noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays, through Oct. 31. Cost of admission, with an additional fee for some activities, is $5 on weekdays and $13 on weekends. It is located at 4007 County Road 6920, about 7.5 miles west of West Plains off of west U.S. 160.
Blackbirds, fly
Howell County bridge project finally begins construction
After enduring years of anticipatory delays, Howell County's officials and residents are poised to witness the transformation of a critical pathway in their community, as the commission embarks on a long-awaited bridge replacement project on Allen Street/County Road 2570. more
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Richards School Board meets Tuesday
The Richards School Board will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday in regular session, to be held in the school boardroom. more
City of West Plains achieves StormReady Certification renewal 
Officials with the City of West Plains announce that the city has been recognized by the National Weather Service Forecast Office for achieving StormReady Renewal through October 2027. more
WP City Council to vote on proposed changes to marijuana code, utility rates
West Plains city council members will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday at City Hall, 1910 Holiday Lane. The public is welcome to attend. more
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Deputy: Man identifies himself as 'Sheriff Smuckburger,' threatens law enforcement
Joshua A. Cox, 45, Thayer, is charged after allegedly making threats that resulted in several law enforcement and governmental offices being put on high alert and the soft lockdown of Alton Schools. more
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Jason, shown, and Diana Brewer of Redline Finishes auto restoration services in Ozark have donated $1,000 to the Pedal the Cause fundraiser bike ride to help fund innovative cancer research. This is the fourth year they have supported the cause. “Redline Finishes rolls up their sleeves for this cause,” shares Michell Cobban, one of the event’s organizers. “They help with setup, volunteer along the route, make rider bibs and help with take-down every year. Thank you, Redline Finishes!” The Pedal the Cause Community Bike Ride starts at 8 a.m. Oct. 21, beginning and ending at West Plains High School, with registration at 7:30 a.m. Spin bikes are available. Prizes will be given away at the end of the ride. To sign up, visit forms.gle/tzqR4FY3Kd5cbrff8; the entry fee is $30, with all proceeds to go toward cancer research.
Redline Finishes donates to Pedal the Cause
Fans of fall weather looking to take advantage of the recent mild temperatures have quite a few options to consider. One of them is McWilliams Pumpkin Patch, 4007 County Road 6920 off of U.S. 160 west of West Plains. The pumpkin patch is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Weekday admission is $5 per person and includes access to the corn cabin, giant slide, tractor swings jumbo jumper, aviary, corn maze pedal carts and mini golf, as well as photo opportunities and a chance to meet the farm animals. Weekend admission of $13 includes all of the above, plus train rides, a giant tube slide, youth zip line, concessions and magic shows. For an extra $5, kids can enjoy pony rides or a feature new this year, a mechanical pumpkin that is an inflatable version of a mechanical bull. After a week of daytime temps in the 70s and 80s, high temperatures this weekend into the middle of next week are forecast by the National Weather Service in Springfield to be in the upper 50s and lower 60s.
Autumn's golden glow gleams at McWilliams'
11 school districts to receive grant funds for karst field trips 
Eleven school districts will be awarded grant funds for student field trips to karst locations in the Ozarks. School districts receiving grant funds are Ava, Mtn. Grove, Manes, Plato, Licking, Houston, Mtn. View-Birch Tree, Willow Springs, Howell Valley, Glenwood and Gainesville. more
Former teacher accused of stalking student has been sentenced to probation
Sheldon Wilkening, 39, West Plains, has entered an Alford plea to a charge of misdemeanor second-degree harassment and was sentenced to two years of unsupervised probation; as long as Wilkening does not violate probation, a conviction will not be recorded. more
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