Back the Blue – Howell County Deputy Vice
If you've enjoyed our Back the Blue coverage during this month, I've got a treat for you! We managed to squeak just one more...
Howell County Rural Fire District #1 Seeking New Recruits
Howell County Rural Fire District #1 is actively seeking dependable individuals interested in joining their team of firefighters. The department offers both firefighter and...
West Plains Public Library to Celebrate Back-to-School Week with Free Gifts and Selfie Station
The West Plains Public Library is welcoming students back to school with a week of fun and appreciation from August 18 to 22, 2025....
Willow Springs Man Arrested after Armed Standoff with Deputies
Authorities responded to a domestic disturbance Wednesday evening on State Route U, ending in the arrest of a man who allegedly assaulted a family...
Bridges Program to Host 11th Annual Back-To-School Fair on August 9
The Bridges Program will host its 11th Annual Back-To-School Fair on Saturday, August 9, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the West Plains...
Improvements Underway at Butler Children’s Park
Butler Children’s Park is getting a summer upgrade as crews began installing shade structures around the splash pad on Monday. New playground equipment is...
Ozarks Healthcare Earns National and Regional Recognition for Excellence in Rural Care
Ozarks Healthcare is celebrating a milestone year of recognition, earning honors from national and regional organizations for its outstanding physicians, innovative care models, and...
West Plains Downtown Revitalization Receives Award
Branson, MO. – Missouri Main Street Connection (MMSC) awarded the Outstanding Community Empowerment Grant Community Award to two distinct winners during Missouri’s Premier Downtown...
Select Celsius Energy Drinks Recalled for Containing High Noon Vodka
From the U.S. Food and Drug Administration:
MODESTO, CA, July 29, 2025 – High Noon is recalling two production lots of High Noon Beach Variety...
City of Willow Springs Announces Road Closure for Water Main Repair
From the City of Willow Springs:
Lane Street will be completely closed to through traffic effective 8am on Thurs, July 31 while crews work on...
Pomona Man Charged with Endangerment and Abuse of a Child
Pomona, MO - A Pomona man has been charged with Abuse or Neglect of a Child and First-Degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child...
Brake Failure to Blame for Wednesday Afternoon Accident
A 60-year-old Annapolis Missouri woman sustained minor injuries in an accident in Reynolds County on Wednesday.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Crash Report...
West Plains Police Department has Released Their Reports for 7/21-7/27/2025
The West Plains Police department has released their reports for the week of 7/21-7/27/2025:
Route E in Howell County Reduced for Pavement Repairs
(This is a press release from the Missouri Department of Transportation.)
Route E in Howell County will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot...
A Life Skills Primer: Sewing
Today we're putting out something a little different with May Schmidt of the West Plains Senior Center. In this video and another to come...