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The City of Mountain View approved several large expenses during the Tuesday, May 12 regular meeting. Those requests included a new HVAC unit for the community center, two patrol units for the police department, and an invoice from the city's attorney.
The replacement of the Mountain View...
The West Plains Police Department has arrested two juveniles in connection with a shooting investigation that began on May 1, 2026.
Officers responded to the 600 block of Shuttee Street after receiving a report of a male victim who had been shot with an air gun. Upon arrival, officers...
The 87th Annual Meeting of Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative, Inc. (HOEC) was held Friday, May 1. The meeting was held at the West Plains Civic Center and more than 800 people attended the meeting.
Hamburgers and hotdogs with chips and drinks were available and kids enjoyed the inflatable...
Rural volunteer fire departments in Howell County recently received a donation of fire protection equipment from the Win-Bur-Sew Fire Protection District in Winnebago, Illinois, led by Chief Charles Cunningham.
Karen Smith, sister-in-law of Gary Larrow, Chief of the Pecatonica Fire...
Representatives from the Mark Twain National Forest recently met with Howell and Oregon County officials to explain how federal forest revenues are distributed back to local communities through the 1908 Act and the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) Act.
These programs help return a portion of...
Texas County Memorial Hospital celebrated the remarkable contributions of its nurses during National Nurses’ Week, which took place from May 4 to 8.
Nurses’ Week is a yearly tradition at TCMH, recognizing the vital roles that nurses play across various departments, including medical,...
The Willow Springs School District is moving into fiscal year 2027 with a budget that prepares for the worst while hoping for the best. Prepared by the district’s independent financial consultant Kelly Lowe, this budget conservatively estimates revenues and aggressively plans for expenses...
Join Howell County News for the ceremonial unveiling of the mural dedicated to the life and work of R. Wendell Bailey. This 20-foot mural painted by local artist Tammy Schulz is the jewel of the newly opened Bailey Legacy Park. The fully fenced park also features playground equipment, a music-...
