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Kaesyn Meltesen, 4 when this photo was taken, took part in the 2022 Howell County Fire Engine Rally dressed out in her own personalized gear and sparkly pink boots. She is the daughter of Howell Rural Fire District No. 1 firefighter Kevin Meltesen, shown with her, and Howell County 911 employee Kalli Meltesen. This year’s festivities will take place Oct. 7 in the parking lot of the Greater Ozarks Center for Advanced Technology, 395 E. Broadway in West Plains. All in the community are invited.
Third annual Howell County Fire Engine Rally set for Oct. 7
The third annual Howell County Fire Engine Rally is set to begin at 10 a.m. Oct. 7, to be held in a new location this year, the parking lot of the Greater Ozarks Center for Advanced Technology, 395 E. Broadway in West Plains. more
Commission to choose delegates for meeting
During its 10 a.m. regular session Monday, the Howell County Commission expects to appoint delegates to represent the county at upcoming meetings and hold discussions regarding two grants. more
Howell County Office Building, 35 Court Square, West Plains
Howell Co. among those taking issue with recently-signed senior tax credit law
Howell and Ozark are among several counties waiting to find out more about Missouri Senate Bill 190 (SB190), which freezes property tax rates for some senior citizens and was signed into law July 6 by Gov. Mike Parson. more
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Former Bakersfield teacher accused of sexual relations with student
A Caulfield woman and former teacher has been charged with three counts of second-degree statutory rape and one count of second-degree statutory sodomy, all felonies, after allegedly having a sexual relationship with a former student over the summer. more
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Howell County Commission members recently met for their regular semiweekly session and to hear from County Collector Janet Crow. On Sept. 7, Crow, standing, presented commissioners with the results of sales of properties with delinquent county taxes of at least three consecutive years, held Aug. 28 to recoup those taxes and possibly add some money to the county till in the process. Three parcels were sold with all delinquent taxes and sale costs covered, plus a total of about $45,800 for the county. Southern Commissioner Billy Sexton, left of Crow, praised her handling of the sales and commented she has been doing a fantastic job notifying property owners of delinquent taxes. Other business discussed at the meeting included the submission of architectural plans for lodging improvements at the Christos House Emergency Shelter facility and progress updates regarding the bridge replacement on County Road 2570 about 4 miles northeast of West Plains. Also present for the meeting were Presiding Commissioner Ralph Riggs, foreground, Northern Commissioner Calvin Wood, right of Riggs, and Deputy Clerk Kathy Martin, right of Crow.
Crow presents results of annual delinquent tax sale
Man indicted on New Year's Day sex crime charge
Fredi Silva-Quiroz, 29, West Plains, was charged Aug. 23, by grand jury indictment, with statutory sodomy involving a victim younger than 12 years old. He is accused of touching an 11-year-old in a sexual manner either on New Year's Eve or the early morning hours of New Year's Day. more
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A month after the Jan. 2020 death of his sister, Doug Martin addressed the West Plains City Council. He asked them what could be done about the U.S. 63 intersection with CC Highway and Gibson Avenue, and with the bypass in general, to make it safer for traffic. Martin’s sister, Anna Hambelton, suffered fatal injuries when a semitruck ran a red light on U.S. 63 bypass at Gibson Avenue in West Plains, striking the car in which she rode.
Semitruck driver in 2020 crash that killed Dora resident sentenced to 10 years in prison
A Summersville semitruck driver who was involved in a fatal 2020 crash in West Plains has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after being found guilty of first-degree involuntary manslaughter. The crash had resulted in the death of a woman from Dora, Anna Hambelton. more
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Additional assault, escape charges filed against downtown WP chase suspect
A South Dakota resident arrested by the Oregon County Sheriff's Department Aug. 24 after a police pursuit that began near downtown West Plains now faces additional charges following the alleged assault of a Howell County Sheriff's Office jailer, resulting in serious injuries to the jailer. more
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Two area men accused of sending explicit photos to teens
Two area men have been charged after alleged internet communications with youths, including sending sexually graphic photos. more
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Man charged with domestic violence in Howell County
A Jefferson County man recently arrested on Howell County charges of third-degree domestic assault and first-degree child endangerment with substantial risk, also had active warrants out of St. Louis County for failure to appear on felony charges. more
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Deatherage now faces 14 felonies after second shooting allegation in 2 months
An Ozark County man already facing eight felony charges from a July incident in which he allegedly shot at a man from a vehicle has been charged with six more felonies after allegedly shooting a rifle-caliber pistol as several people fled. One of those fleeing was struck in the head by a bullet and injured, law enforcement reported. more
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Crow to present tax sale surplus report to commission
During Thursday’s regular session of the Howell County Commission, County Collector Janet Crow is expected to make a presentation regarding her tax sale surplus report. The presentation is set to begin at 11 a.m. and concerns the surplus tax sale that was held Aug. 28. more
Alan Stocki of Current Inc., a West Plains business that was established to and continues to install heating and cooling systems, spoke at a Heritage Business Park meeting Tuesday evening. Stocki gave a brief history of the company and its more recent role in providing high speed internet to area customers, including expansions in Oregon County that aim to bring access to an additional 1,800 customers.
WP HVAC company changes game to bring high speed internet to rural residents
A meeting held Tuesday evening at Great Rivers Distributing, Pomona, featured speakers who talked about the history of the Heritage Business Park, where Great Rivers and several other businesses are located, and the future of high speed internet in the area. more
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Missouri 8th Congressional District U.S. Rep. Jason Smith made visits across the district starting Aug. 10 in St. Francois and Jefferson counties, touring agriculture operations and hearing the concerns of constituents,. On Monday, he visited the Silver Springs Ranch, a cow-calf operation off of PP Highway southeast of West Plains, owned by Ruth Graber-Wilcox and Byron Wilcox. From left: 143rd District Missouri State Rep. Bennie Cook, Silver Springs Ranch Manager Cory Stephens, Howell County Clerk Kelly Waggoner and Presiding Commissioner Ralph Riggs, Graber-Wilcox, Smith, Wilcox, Howell County Collector Janet Crow, Blake Crow, Silver Springs ranch hand Tarra Hackworth and Howell County Sheriff Brent Campbell.
Local rancher tells Rep. Smith of spirit-filled vision for pastoral retreat
Silver Springs Ranch, just southeast of West Plains, was a stop Monday afternoon on Missouri's 8th Congressional District U.S. Rep. Jason Smith’s 2023 Farm Tour. more
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Three fall electronic waste collection events set
Residents of Howell and surrounding Missouri counties, including Wright County, are encouraged to bring old and worn-out electronics to one of three upcoming fall electronic waste (E-waste) collection events hosted by the South Central Solid Waste District. more
Big Spring in Carter County falls within Ozark National Scenic Riverways (ONSR), managed by the National Park Service, which recently released its findings of the economic impact of ONSR to the area during 2022. The report shows that In 2022, ONSR visits generated about $63.8 million in revenue to communities near the park, supporting 873 jobs and contributing a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $73.3 million.
ONSR tourists spent nearly $64 million in area last year, NPS reports
The National Park Service has released its annual report on tourism dollars spent at communities in the Ozark National Scenic Riverways (ONSR) area, including Shannon County, and the economic impact made by more than a million visitors last year on those communities. more
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Potosi man held in Howell Co. on Shannon Co. statutory sodomy charges
A Potosi resident charged in Shannon County with three counts of felony statutory sodomy, or attempt, involving a victim younger than 14, is held in Howell County Jail on $250,000 bond. more
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Howell County Deputy First Class Travis Weaver and German shepherd Ares have completed an eight-week course in Columbia to prepare the partners for law enforcement work. Ares is a replacement for Weaver's former K9 partner Otis, who is now retired.
Deputy’s ‘best friend’ gets right to work as Howell County Sheriff’s Office K9
The Howell County Sheriff's Department announced this week Deputy First Class Travis Weaver and his K9 partner Ares have completed their training and are ready to work. more
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Thayer woman killed in head-on crash near Brandsville
A Thayer woman has died as the result of a head-on collision at 12:37 p.m. Wednesday on south U.S. 63, 2 miles north of Brandsville, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. more
Peace Valley man accused of shooting at household member
Four felony charges were filed Wednesday against Peace Valley resident accused of assaulting a woman and firing a gun toward a household member in the early morning hours of June 11. more
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