The air is crisp, leaves are commencing their spectacular color dance, and the community spirit is blossoming — signaling that it's time once again for the highly anticipated Downtown West Plains Fall Block Party. With last year's event having leaf-peeping and party-going folks flocking in masses, the upcoming soiree, scheduled for Saturday, is set to be an even grander, more splendid affair that aims to un-be-leaf-ably enchant attendees in a spectacular fall festivity. more

A West Plains man charged in Douglas County after allegedly setting up a meeting with two teenage girls, the intention to have sex with one of them, is now also charged with three misdemeanor counts of violation of an order of protection for an adult and a misdemeanor count of violation of a child protection order. more

Gov. Mike Parson recently announced 10 area schools are among 566 Missouri school districts, charter schools and nonpublic schools to receive grant funds from the second round of funding for the School Safety Grant Program. more

An Ozark County resident is charged in Howell County with second-degree burglary, possession of a firearm by a dangerous felon, unlawful use of a weapon by exhibiting and armed criminal action, all felonies, after allegedly threatening to kill a group of people at a home on County Road 6350 and firing a rifle. more

Three men, one from West Plains and two from Thayer, have been charged with felony first-degree child endangerment after allegedly being involved in separate incidents during which children were put at substantial risk of harm. more

The West Plains Police Department is asking for help in locating a suspect that allegedly stole a vehicle and was the subject of a pursuit that began at Snappy Mart 11, at the intersection of north U.S. 63 and Highway 14, the north West Plains city limits. more

Howell County Commissioners are expected to meet with Christos House representatives to sign a proclamation at 11 a.m. Thursday in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. more

Michael A. Deshazo, 49, West Plains, was hurt in a rear-end crash at 4:55 p.m. Sunday on U.S. 60 near Vaughan Street in Mtn. Grove, Wright County, according to the Missouri State highway Patrol. more

Pomona residents Jason and Jennifer Poor and their family were among the families honored during the 66th annual Missouri Farm Family Day, held Aug. 14 at the Missouri State Fair. more

Evelyn L. Dickinson, 81, Mtn. View, suffered minor injuries in a rollover crash at 9 a.m. Tuesday on Highway 19, 6 miles north of Greer in Oregon County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. more

The 2023 edition of the Howell County Plat Book is now available for purchase at the Howell County Clerk’s Office inside the Howell County Office Building, 35 Court Square in West Plains.  more

Making a stop Wednesday morning at the Howell County Office Building in West Plains, Missouri State Treasurer Vivek Malek met with county and city officials to talk about his support of policies that specifically help farmers, and share his goals for creating economic opportunity for all Missourians, present and future. more

An elderly Mtn. View woman who was the subject of a missing and endangered person advisory has died in a crash near the U.S. 60/63 interchange at Willow Springs. more

The 32nd annual Pioneer Days will kick off at 8 a.m. Saturday in downtown Mtn. View with a full lineup of activities. more

The Willow Springs Senior Center and SeniorAge Area Agency on Aging will celebrate their 50th anniversary with an open house on from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday at the center, 501 Senior Lane in Willow Springs. more

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

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 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

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