Barton County Right to Life will host its annual fundraiser, Walk for Life, to be held Monday, Sept. 7 (Labor Day). Participants should gather at 9 a.m., at the Lamar City...

JEFFERSON CITY- As the new law permitting the Missouri Department of Transportation to increase rural highway speed limits to 75 mph nears its August 28 effective date,...

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratFollowing the opening of the August 17 Lamar City Council meeting by Mayor Mike Hull, a public hearing was held to set the Annual City...

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratA Tax Rate Hearing was held by the Lamar R-1 School Board at 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 17, followed by their regular...

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratA Tax Rate Hearing was held by the Lamar R-1 School Board at 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 17, followed by their regular...

The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to encourage parents to include conversations about safety when preparing their students for the 2026-27 school year. It’s also...

MOUNT VERNON- High cattle prices present a challenge for beef producers. The same heifers needed to rebuild cow herds also bring premium prices through the sale barn.“When...

SPRINGFIELD- Cross Trail Outfitters of Missouri (CTO MO) is excited to announce that renowned professional angler and outdoor TV personality Jimmy...

STOCKTON- “Retaining ownership of calves after weaning can add value, increase income and support the long-term sustainability of your cattle operation,” says MU Extension...

GALENA, Kan.- Due to the unexpected closure of Granny Shaffer’s Restaurant in July, the promoter of the Route 66 Coin, Gold and Silver Show needed a new location for the...

By MICAH DOUBLEDEEUniversity Agronomy SpecialistWeather Station: According to the Lamar Weather Station, the temperature reached a low of 76.2°F and a high of 97.6°F. Lamar...

The 69th Annual Rotary Club of Lamar’s Fair Pageant was held Saturday, Aug. 8, at Thiebaud Auditorium in Lamar. The Princess and Preteen contests...

For many cattle producers, a single decision this fall could shape the future of their operation: whether to sell valuable heifers for immediate income or retain them to...