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Ozarks Healthcare recently celebrated the achievements of its newest nurses during a Nurse Residency Program pinning ceremony, recognizing 29 residents who successfully completed the program.
The group included 20 Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and nine Registered Nurses (RNs) who...
After nearly six years of unexplained symptoms and unanswered questions, Marki Ayers of Houston, Missouri, is finally moving forward with clarity and hope, thanks to the attentive care she received close to home.
Since 2020, Ayers had experienced ongoing bleeding and digestive issues....
The Willow Springs Arts Council invites the public to experience the creativity and talent of local photographers during the Willow Springs Arts Council Photography Show, taking place April 11 and April 12 in downtown Willow Springs.
The photography show will debut on Saturday, April 11...
Two people were transported to Ozarks Healthcare after a kitchen fire at a residence on McFarland Drive on the evening of March 10, according to the West Plains Fire Department.
The department responded to the reported structure fire at 9:27 p.m. Firefighters arrived on scene within...
The February meeting of the Mtn. View Garden Club was held on February 25 at the Mtn. View Community Center. Ten members and three guests were in attendance. The program leaders, Robi Tanner and Penny Myers, led a program titled "Treats for the Birds".
Back in October of 2025, members...
During the board of aldermen meeting on Tuesday, March 10, the city announced that a new municipal website has officially launched. Community members may visit www.mountainviewmo.gov where they can view meeting agendas, request to be on agendas, do a records request, pay city utility bills, and...
Candidates for Willow Springs R-4 school board answered five submitted questions Tuesday night at Grimes Auditorium. A representative of Missouri School Board Association (MSBA) was present to aid school staff and community members to organize and choose the questions asked by moderator Matt...
Under new leadership for only 34 days, the Mountain View Chamber of Commerce hosted a Wild West-themed awards banquet in the Community Center Saturday night. Attendees were encouraged to dress in costume, and many did. Zero-stakes saloon gaming tables were available to while away the pauses in...
Incoming West Plains City Councilman Crockett Oaks, III, hosted a listening session at The Lincoln School Thursday night. Oaks is running unopposed and scheduled the event as an opportunity to introduce himself and hear from the community before taking office.
“Before I get into office, I...
State Budget Director Dan Haug announced today that net general revenue collections for February 2026 decreased 2.5 percent compared to those for February 2025, from $879.1 million last year to $856.9 million this year.
Net general revenue collections for 2026 fiscal year-to-date increased...




