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- Festival of Trees Returns to West Plains Public Library 11/20/2025The West Plains Public Library Foundation has opened its annual Festival of Trees, inviting the community to enjoy a festive display of decorated Christmas trees by local organizations. Visitors can vote for their favorite tree for $1 per vote, with proceeds supporting future library programs and services. Voting is available during regular library hours. […]James Hurtt
- Charges Filed From November 8th Shooting in West Plains 11/20/2025According to the Probable Cause Affidavit, on November 8, 2025, officers responded to a fatal shooting at 2609 Paula Drive in West Plains, Howell County. Investigators determined that two men had entered the residence intending to steal. One was shot and killed by the homeowner during the break-in identified as 23-year-old Hayden Levi Hilleman. The […]James Hurtt
- Fatal Accident South of Mansfield Thursday Morning 11/20/2025According to Sgt. Eddie Young of the Missouri State Highway Patrol a fatal accident occurred this morning around 7 a.m. on Highway 5, five miles south of Mansfield involving two vehicles. A detour was established as they performed a crash reconstruction, more detail will be reported as they become available. The post Fatal Accident South […]James Hurtt
- Mountain View Man Facing Drug and Weapon Charges 11/20/2025Gregory Allen Porter of Mountain View faces multiple felony charges after Howell County deputies discovered methamphetamine and firearms during a November 19 traffic stop on US 60. Deputy Chancey Hambelton initiated the stop after observing Porter’s vehicle speeding and crossing the center line. Porter, the sole occupant, consented to a search, which revealed a plastic […]James Hurtt
- C7 Donates Coats, Beanies and Socks to Dora School 11/20/2025Today was a fun day. C7 Collectables partnered with Amazon to participate in Together We Give: Keeping Our Communities Warm. They were able to donate 60 winter coats ,60 winter beanies and 60 pairs of socks to Dora Elementary school pre K-4th grade to help make sure no kids are cold this winter. C7 hopes […]James Hurtt