Cox Barton County Hospital has been recognized as one of the nation’s Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals for overall performance, a national honor...

Lamar Cruise Night’s final cruise night of 2026 will be held Friday, Oct. 2, 5 p.m., on the Lamar square. The theme for the evening is Caffeine and Chrome.There will be...

Raise the Barn Trivia Night is returning to Lamar with a Halloween twist, inviting community members to put their trivia skills to the test while supporting Cox Barton...

Cox Barton County Hospital will host its Community Live Well Screening on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 7 a.m. to noon, offering reduced-cost lab tests and free health screenings...

OATS Transit is currently offering regular transportation services to rural residents of any age. To schedule a ride or to inquire about services available in the area,...

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratThe September 16 meeting of the Lamar R-1 School District was opened by Board President Dr. Justin Ogden. Caleb...

By CHIEF SHANNON CROUCHLamar Police DepartmentAn investigation involving suspected illicit narcotics led to the execution of a search warrant and the arrest of a Lamar...

The storms that blew through Saturday morning played havoc with more than just the football games. It soaked this writer’s notebook, so what is...

GALENA,Kan.- With the celebration of the 100th anniversary of Route 66 underway, a coin and precious metals event on the Mother Road is coming to Kansas for the first time...

LAMAR- Lamar Bank & Trust Company (LBT), in partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines), is proud to announce...

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratLamar Police Chief Shannon Crouch addressed Lamar City Mayor Mike Hull and other members of the Lamar City Council...

The Joplin Stamp Club has announced that its 44th annual stamp show will be held on Saturday, Oct. 3, at the VFW Post 534 Hall at North Main and Zora (110 E. Veterans Way)...