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Vehicle thefts in 2 counties lead to charges for 4 in unrelated cases
The alleged thefts of vehicles have led to felony charges for four area residents, filed in Douglas and Howell counties. more
Safety incidents reported Friday at 2 Howell County schools
Two incidents Friday resulted in action taken to ensure school safety at the West Plains district school buildings and Willow Springs Middle School. more
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Troop G members named State Team Members for November
Missouri State Highway Patrol Sgt. Adam R. Johnson and Cpl. Johnathan R. Roberts have been named Missouri State Team Members of the Month for their life-saving water rescue of two campers, announce officials with the State Department of Public Safety. Johnson and Roberts serve in Highway Patrol Troop G, headquartered in Willow Springs. more
Finnegan Owen is by far the youngest resident at Martha Vance Samaritan Outreach Center, having been born Nov. 3 to Alex McHenry and Mike Owen as the two dive into first-time parenthood while looking for housing and jobs. They have been at the center for about three months now, after spending some time with family members and relocating to West Plains from Mt. Vernon. The two are 2022 graduates of Willow Springs High School and have been together for going on two years.
New parents' Christmas wish: A good job for dad
Alex McHenry, 18, and Mike Owen, 19, arrived at Martha Vance Samaritan Outreach Center on Aug. 7; their son Finnegan Owen arrived Nov. 3, joining his young parents at the only home he's known so far. more
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Douglas County man charged after alleged assault leaves man comatose
An Ava man awaiting trial on felony charges in three Christian County cases is now charged with five felonies in Douglas County after allegedly beating two men to unconsciousness, one of whom reportedly became comatose. more
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Elliot announces campaign for 153rd District House seat
Cattle farmer and small business owner Keith Elliott of Doniphan has declared his candidacy for the Missouri House of Representatives in the 153rd District, encompassing parts of Oregon, Shannon and Howell counties, as well as Ripley, Carter and Wayne counties. more
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Attorney with local ties takes gun rights case to federal appeals court
An attorney and Nixa resident with ties to the area has a case related to gun rights making its way through the federal appeals court system after it was rejected by the U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri, headquartered in Springfield. more
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Man faces felony charges after Aug. crash
A West Plains area man has bonded out on a $50,000-bond Oregon County warrant issued Oct. 26 following a traffic crash near Rover, public court records show. more
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Man wanted on felony warrant after Aug. crash
A West Plains area man is wanted on a $50,000-bond Oregon County warrant issued Oct. 26 following a traffic crash near Rover, public court records show. more
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Commission: Winter road equipment bids due Monday
Bids for a salt spreader bed, snow plow blade and bed liner to be used by the Northern Howell County Commission Road and Bridge Department are due to the commission by 11 a.m. and are on the tentative agenda to be opened and considered during the commission’s Monday session. more
Collector Crow: 2023 tax statements have 2 helpful new features
2023 Howell County tax statements are in the mail and County Collector Janet Crow is drawing residents’ attention to a new, updated look to this year’s forms. Crow’s office began mailing the statements today. more
Election security topic of next commission meeting
Howell County Commissioners are scheduled to meet with a representative of the sheriff’s office on Monday to discuss a grant to go toward election security enhancement. more
Prescribed fire workshop participants listen while Missouri Department of Conservation Private Land Conservationist Mark McLain, far right, explains how to use drip torches and leaf blowers during controlled fires.
Prescribed burn association holds first training session
The recently-formed South Central Missouri Prescribed Burn Association (PBA) held its first training session Oct. 20 at a member’s farm east of Gainesville in Ozark County.  more
Birch Tree man hurt in crash north of Alton
Joel D. Marino, 77, Birch Tree, suffered serious injuries in a crash at 12:15 p.m. Friday on Highway 19, 8 miles north of Alton in Oregon County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. more
County commission meets Monday
The Howell County Commission is set to meet at 10 a.m. Monday in the conference room on the second floor of the county office building, 35 Court Square, and the first item on the agenda is to approve payroll. more
Commissioners to take bids for new grader
Howell County Commissioners are expected to review and consider bids for a new motor grader for the Southern District Road and Bridge Department during their next semiweekly session, set to begin at 10 a.m. Thursday. Bids are due by 11 a.m. that day. more
Troop G: Crashes claimed lives of 3 people Saturday
Troop G of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, based in Willow Springs, reported three fatal traffic crashes that occurred between Friday morning and Saturday afternoon. more
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Subject of 2-week-long manhunt arrested in multiagency effort
A Springfield man has been arrested after being on the run from West Plains police and Howell County deputies since Oct. 4, when he fled from them as they tried to arrest him, crashing a stolen vehicle in the process, say authorities. more
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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
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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