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The West Plains City Council took the first step towards a new indoor sports complex. On October 20, the council approved a resolution that will result in a feasibility study on the viability of an ...

A promise to, “rain down hell,” on a probation office has resulted in three new felony charges for a new parolee residing in Willow Springs. Mark A.

Gloria Ruth Tilman entered her eternal rest on October 23, 2025, while surrounded by her caring family at her home in West Plains, Missouri. Gloria lived an abundant life within her eighty-four years, ...

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After months of discussions, the city of Willow Springs is walking away from the purchase of the Third St. building that most recently housed US Bank. For now.

The Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce is eagerly anticipating the upcoming Bear City Fall Festival this Saturday October 4, 2025.

A First St. building built in 1905 has been demolished to make way for new construction. Lori Edwards, proprietor of Willowisp Gifts and First Street Warehouse Antiques in Willow Springs, has a ...

Willow Springs celebrated ten decades of Bears Football Friday night under the lights of Palenske Field. Dozens of football players came home to Willow Springs where players where recognized by decade ...

Willow Springs High School is celebrating 100 Years of Bear football this Friday. Former players and coaches will be recognized at halftime by decade. Former Bear football players their families are ...

A former Howell County Sheriff's Deputy has been arrested and charged with two counts of felony stealing. Brian Jackson, 38, of West Plains is accused of deliberate time-theft, allegedly overcharging ...

Joyce Thomas DeBoard, 82, died peacefully at her home in Friendship Village, Chesterfield, MO following a brief period of hospice care. Joyce was born February 2,1943 in Miami, FL to Ruth Dodd Thomas ...