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- Two Arrested Following Attempted Burglary, Vehicle Pursuit, and Narcotics Seizure 12/17/2025From the Howell County Sheriff’s Department: On December 15, 2025, at approximately 2:29 a.m., deputies with the Howell County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported burglary in progress in the area of County Road 4210 near West Plains. Upon arrival, deputies encountered two male suspects. One suspect fled into the woods, while the second […]James Hurtt
- Howell County Commission Announces Public Availability of Mulched Storm Debris 12/17/2025December 15, 2025 — The Howell County Commission announces that the mulching of vegetative debris resulting from the March 25 tornado has been successfully completed. The mulched material is now available to the public at no cost. The mulched debris is located at ODC Heritage Park at the intersection of ODC Road 1060 and ODC […]James Hurtt
- MDC Welcomes New Conservation Agent to Carter County 12/16/2025Conservation Agent Korben Tucker replaces Agent Crisp who transferred to Wright County. VAN BUREN, MO. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) announces a new conservation agent placement for Carter County. Conservation Agent Korben Tucker graduated from MDC’s 2025 Conservation Agent Training Academy in September. Since then, he has been gaining experience in the field […]James Hurtt
- Uphaus Named Director of Operations for West Plains Schools 12/16/2025The West Plains R-VII School District is proud to officially announce that Mrs. Virginia Uphaus, Principal of West Plains Elementary School, has accepted the position of Director of Operations for the 2026–2027 school year. This position is the newly titled version of the former Director of Human Resources and Student Services role. “Mrs. Uphaus represents […]James Hurtt
- 48 Missouri fire departments approved for up to $15,000 in equipment grants; additional applications being accepted 12/16/2025JEFFERSON CITY – The Department of Public Safety has notified the first 48 volunteer fire departments of their approval for up to $15,000 in state equipment grants. In October, DPS announced the first-ever Missouri Volunteer Fire Department Grant was available for small departments – with annual operating budgets of $50,000 or less – for the […]James Hurtt