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Mapping project underway to improve accuracy for 911 calls
Missouri 911 in Wright, Howell and Ozark counties has launched a tri-countywide geographic information system remediation project to update the 911 mapping to improve emergency services across the counties and the state of Missouri, officials announce. The project is funded by grants using federal American Rescue Plan Act funds. more
Willow Springs School Board adopts drone policy for sports
The Willow Springs School Board of Education meet in regular session on Sept. 9 and took action to approve transportation routes, adopt the annual special education compliance plan and approve a drone usage policy for sports events. more
Locals impacted by May severe storms have until Sept. 23 to register with FEMA
Residents of Howell, Shannon and Texas counties who were affected by severe weather and flooding between May 19 and 27 have until Sept. 23 to apply with the Federal Emergency Management Agency for assistance with disaster recovery, officials announce. more
Commissioners meet Thursday
The Howell County Commission will meet in regular session at 10 a.m. Thursday, convening in the conference room on the second floor of the county office building, 35 Court Square in West Plains. more
Echo Bluff State Park in Shannon County is located within Ozark National Scenic Riverways, and is one of the many locations along the Current and Jacks Fork rivers available for camping, hiking, boating and other recreation. Each year, the National Park Service (NPS) compiles data on tourism and its economic impact in the areas surrounding national parks. Last year, 1.3 million visitors spent about $66.8 million in the communities near the park and supported 908 area jobs.
ONSR reports community economic benefit of $77M in 2023
The National Park service (NPS) has released figures showing the economic impact of tourism in the Ozark National Scenic Riverways area during 2023. more
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MISTY RYAN
Woman charged with robbery, assault after leading deputies on pursuit
Misty D. Ryan, 47, West Plains, has been charged following a chase by Howell County deputies after she allegedly cut another woman with a knife during a struggle before stealing the woman’s vehicle. more
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Heart of the Ozarks United Way announces opening of grant season
The Heart of the Ozarks United Way is now accepting grant applications for up to $10,000 from 501(c)(3) nonprofit agencies in Howell and Oregon counties, and Fulton County, Ark. more
Lesley Rone, Southeast Regional Manager for the Development Division of Regional Engagement for the Missouri Department of Economic Development and the Missouri Designee of the Delta Regional Authority, spoke recently at an annual meeting held at the Heritage Business Park in Pomona. Rone gave a presentation about tools communities can use to attract businesses and employers to Howell County, and the meeting was attended by about 30 governmental and business representatives of the county, including West Plains Mayor Mike Topliff, to the right of Rone, and Mtn. View Mayor Charry McCann.
Local government, business leaders hear presentation on tools to support growth
POMONA — Great Rivers Distributing was the location of a recent annual meeting held by officials with the Heritage Business Park to highlight the progress of Howell County cities over the past year and hear about tools and funding that county and city administrators can use to help attract businesses and employers. more
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Willow Springs sets annual tax rate, considers flood mitigation project
A public hearing on the annual setting of the tax levy, held ahead of Willow Springs City Council’s August meeting, lasted one minute, as no one from the community was present to offer comments or ask questions on the matter. more
Mtn. View couple charged in child sexual abuse case
A Mtn. View couple has been charged with a combined 13 felonies related to the alleged sexual assault of a child between June 2019 to May 2024. more
Deputies continue search for missing man, ask neighbors to check cameras
The Howell County Sheriff’s Office continues to try to find rural West Plains resident Daniel Devins, 35, who was reported missing Aug. 18, having last been seen leaving his home on foot, traveling near Private Road 6449 off of K Highway, about half a mile northeast of Fairview School. more
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Bear City Fall Festival to celebrate 50 years
Willow Springs’ Bear City Fall Festival will celebrate 50 years this fall. The milestone occasion will be celebrated during the festival, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 5 in downtown Willow Springs. more
Howell County Commission to hold tax levy hearing Thursday afternoon
The Howell County Commission will hold a public hearing at 1 p.m. Thursday regarding the annual setting of the county tax levy. The hearing is part of the commission’s regular Thursday session, to begin at 10 a.m. in the conference room on the second floor of the county office building, 35 Court Square in West Plains. more
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Deputies take over city police chase, West Plains man arrested
The Howell County Sheriff's department arrested a suspect following a chase that began in West Plains, after a deputy spotted a vehicle failing to yield to a city officer. more
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FEMA deadlines approaching for disaster assistance
Today is the last day for residents affected by severe storms between May 24 and 27 to file for Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster assistance in Baxter and Fulton counties in Arkansas, and residents of Howell, Shannon and Texas counties impacted by storms between May 19 and 27 have until Sept. 23. more
MoDOT to make improvements to Highway 17 in northern Howell Co.
Missouri Department of Transportation crews will be making driving surface improvements this week on Highway 17 in northern Howell County.   more
Mtn. View City Council to hold public hearing on tax levy tonight
The Mtn. View City Council will meet at 5:30 p.m. today, following a public hearing on the setting of the annual property tax levy, both of which will be held in city council chambers, 120 N. Oak St. more
Patrol: Ultralight plane crashes near W.S. airport
A Willow Springs resident suffered moderate injuries in an ultralight aircraft crash Friday morning, according to Troop G of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, headquartered in Willow Springs. more
Mtn. View citizen Ron Graef, left, goes over some figures he presented at the Aug. 13 Mtn. View city council meeting, pointing out what he sees in part as inflated wastewater usage numbers and discrepancies between what the city is recording and what the Missouri Department of Natural Resources is reporting. The figures are the basis of options for the increase of wastewater usage fees, necessary for DNR grant and loan qualification, proving the city can pay back the loan portion of the project at about 3 million over the next 20 years and have a reserve set aside for equipment replacement. The grant portion of the project will amount to about 3.5 million that won't have to be paid back. Listening at right is West Ward Alderman Ed Martin.
Mtn. View council tables wastewater discussion until Monday
MOUNTAIN VIEW - Mtn. View City Council members met for their regular monthly meeting on Aug. 13 and passed several ordinances, with Mayor Charry McCann, East Ward Alderman David Bauer and Alderwoman Judi Colter, and West Ward Aldermen Ed Martin and Calvin Perry all in attendance. more
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Willow Springs City Council meets today
The Willow Springs City Council will hold a public hearing on its 2024 tax rate levy at 5:30 p.m. today, ahead of its regular monthly meeting in the council chambers at city hall, 900 W. Main St. more
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