By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratThe weather this April has given us quite a ride, with an average rainfall amount of 7.26 inches, as compared to 8.98 inches that were...

By ELAINE DAVISUniversity Extension 4-H Youth SpecialistCommunity Rural Safety Net was welcomed by Golden City FFA on Friday, March 13, as a...

LIBERAL- Fourth grade teacher Luke Rainey was named Liberal R-II School District’s April Employee of the Month. Mr. Rainey consistently...

STOCKTON- “For cattle producers who retain their calves after weaning, calf performance is crucial for a successful operation,” says MU Extension Livestock Field Specialist...

By ELAINE DAVISBarton County University Extension 4-H Youth SpecialistBarton County 4-H STEM youth from Liberal jumped into February with “Science...

JEFFERSON CITY- The Missouri Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for funding through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. Interested individuals,...

JEFFERSON CITY- A review of governmental operations in Barton County is now complete and the final result is a "fair" rating issued to the county by Missouri State Auditor...

ST. LOUIS- In recognition of a flawless year with no damages to gas pipelines, Spire is honoring Missouri municipalities with its annual Silver...

JEFFERSON CITY- The Missouri Public Service Commission recently issued an order approving a Stipulation and Agreement in a natural gas complaint filed by the Staff of the...

LAMAR- Barton County officially convened the inaugural meeting of the Industrial Development Authority (IDA) on Tuesday, April 28, marking a significant step in the...

By JOE DAVISBarton County Historical SocietyIn my last article I talked about the history of the Earp Building on the southwest corner of the...

“Piecing together a creative community, one stitch at a time,” says the sign over the register. And community was certainly happening Wednesday,...

COLUMBIA, Mo.- For centuries people around the world have used flowers for cooking said University of Missouri Extension Horticulturist David Trinklein. “The popularity of...

JOPLIN- The Compass Academy Network (CAN) is excited to announce that applications are open for its free, four-week summer enrichment program for...

JOPLIN- Joplin Little Theatre (JLT) will conclude its 2025-2026 season with Clark Gable Slept Here by Michael McKeever, a fast-paced, jet-black farce directed by Hope...