As of 5 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 10, the Barton County Health Department reported that the total number of positive cases in Barton County was 75;...

As of 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 7, the Barton County Health Department reported that the total number of positive cases in Barton County was 74; Total...

With all the concerns surrounding COVID-19, the food vendors for the Lamar Free Fair have asked for some guidance on what additional measures need...

SPRINGFIELD- Right now, the American Red Cross has an emergency shortage of convalescent plasma, a potentially lifesaving treatment for patients with COVID-19. The Red...

Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the sole supplier of blood and plasma to patients at more than 40 area healthcare facilities, is making a plea for anyone who...

ST. LOUIS- With state and local governments reducing restrictions on business operations and public gatherings during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, their public...

As of 5 p.m. on Friday, July 31, the Barton County Health Department reported that the total number of positive cases in Barton County was 73;...

JEFFERSON CITY- Governor Mike Parson announced on Wednesday, July 22, a new Nonprofit Relief and Recovery Grant that could provide up to $22 million for Missouri nonprofits...

On March 27, Congress passed, and President Trump signed into law, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”). The CARES...

By ROBERT MOULTON-ELY Face masks really do matter. The scientific evidence is growing. New research suggests that face coverings help reduce the transmission of...

JEFFERSON CITY- Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft announced the Missouri State Library has awarded Barton County Library a grant of $11,873...

WASHINGTON, D.C.- U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.), chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies...

PITTSBURG, Kan.- Mpix, a division of Pittsburg-based Miller’s Professional Imaging, the largest professional lab organization in the United States,...

By DACONA SMITH Chief Operating OfficerWalmart U.S. and LANE DE LA ROSA Chief Operating Officer Sam’s Club From the beginning of the...

ST. LOUIS- After several months of self-isolating due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, consumers may be dreaming about summer vacations or weekend getaways. Better...