MOUNTAIN VIEW — The June meeting of the Mtn. View City Council was held Tuesday, with Mayor Charry McCann, Alderman David Bauer, Alderwoman Judi Colter and Alderman Calvin Perry present. Alderman Ed Martin was absent. more

Gov. Mike Parson has asked the Federal Emergency Management Agency to approve a major disaster declaration for Missouri to provide federal assistance to a total of 15 counties in response to multiple incidences of severe weather impacting the state between May 19 and 27. more

Editor’s note: The following article describes an investigation into the reported rape of a teen. While care has been taken to report on charges with sensitivity to survivors and readers, it may still be disturbing to read. If you are experiencing domestic or sexual violence, or if you’re a survivor of the same and in need of support, call Christos House’s hotline, 800-611-5853.
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A Birch Tree resident has been charged with two felony counts of second-degree child molestation after allegedly masturbating in the presence of a child and touching the child in a sexual manner. more

A Mtn. View couple has been charged after allegedly causing about $10,000 worth of damage to a house they were renting. more

The Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce is seeking historic characters to participate in the city’s annual Fourth of July parade. more

A Willow Springs man is held on a quarter million dollar bond after allegedly sexually assaulting a child younger than 12, a charge for which he was arrested May 3. more

The beginning of the process to establish a new cemetery has been approved by Howell County commissioners, but the future inhabitants will be a select few. At Monday’s commission meeting, approval was given to a proposal that will allow a property owner to set aside a portion of their land for a family cemetery. more

Beautifying county fairgrounds, painting bleachers and picnic tables, and community park improvements are a few of the community projects that 4-H and FFA youth will be doing this summer as recipients of a Shaping Rural Missouri Grant from FCS Financial. more

Mtn. View drivers traveling on U.S. 60 should prepare for a brief disruption of their route Monday morning as contractor crews perform utility repairs for the Missouri Department of Transportation. more

During the May 23 meeting of the Willow Springs City Council, Ward II Alderman Tyler Morris submitted his resignation to be approved by the board, and immediately following Mayor Brooke Fair recommended the appointment of Jennifer Owens to fill Morris’ seat for the remainder of the term. more

MOUNTAIN VIEW — At a Mtn. View city council special meeting held Friday afternoon, Mayor Charry McCann addressed a small group of citizens and gave updates on storm damage, cleanup efforts and the final count on injuries and property damage and destruction. more

The annual meeting of the Mtn. View Alumni Association has been set for July 6 at the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 409 U.S. 60 in Mtn. View. more

The Old-Time Music, Ozarks Heritage Festival set for June 7 and 8 in downtown West Plains will have children’s activities and games and the popular bucket brigade will once again be featured. more

The National Weather Service offices in Springfield and Little Rock, Ark., have confirmed seven tornadoes touched down Sunday in Howell and surrounding counties, including Baxter County, Ark. Of those, two registered damage associated with EF3-strength wind speeds of between 136-165 mph, NWS survey team reports show. more

During the May meeting of the Willow Springs School Board, reelected board member Debbie Bryan was sworn in for a new term and chosen unanimously by board vote to serve as a Missouri School Board Association delegate. more

Hershell Meshell, 60, Willow Springs, has been ordered to complete five years of supervised probation after pleading guilty to shooting at a vehicle with children nearby. more

Mtn. View Mayor Charry McCann has announced a storm shelter is open at the Mountain View Christian Church on South Highway 17 in Mtn. View. Crews from various state, county and surrounding … more

Bruce A. Flaugh, 38, Brandsville, remains in custody on $50,000 bond after being arrested May 2 on a charge of first-degree assault after allegedly throwing a hand saw at his girlfriend, cutting her hand. more