COLUMBIA, Mo.-The days are getting warmer, which means destructive, furry varmints are busy tearing up lawns and damaging plants. It’s time once again for moles and voles...

Approximately 325 volunteers, representing seven churches, came together for a Day of Service on Sunday, April 10. The purpose of the day was to...

The 23rd Annual Barton County Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet and Membership meeting took place on Friday, April 8, at Memorial Hall in Lamar. The theme for the evening...

JEFFERSON CITY-The Missouri Public Service Commission has announced the formal evidentiary hearing schedule for a rate increase request sought by KCP&L-Greater Missouri...

JEFFERSON CITY-The Empire District Electric Company has filed a request with the Missouri Public Service Commission to lower the fuel adjustment charge (FAC) on the bills...

Please mark your calendars for the Dade County Relay For Life, to be held Saturday, May 21. Since Barton County doesn’t have an event, the Dade...

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a two vehicle accident occurred at 12 noon on Sunday, April 10, on NB I49, .2 miles north of MO71, when a northbound 2012...

The 1996 Lockwood Tigers basketball team was recognized for their Final Four appearance at half time of the Class 1 State Championship game, held...

The municipal election of April 5 was characterized by very close results in almost every political subdivision in Barton County where there was a contest. Overall, the...

GOLDEN CITY-The Golden City Board of Aldermen has set the week of May 21 through 28 as the time for spring cleanup within the city. Vandalism has been reported in Golden...

SPRINGFIELD-Jill Scheidt, agronomy specialist with University of Missouri Extension, scouted wheat in the joint stage near Verdella and north of Arcola on April...

Barton County Republican Lincoln Day has been set for Saturday, April 16, and will be held in the Thiebaud meeting room in Lamar. The room will be open at 6 p.m. and dinner...

The first day for the 10th Street Community Farmers' Market, held under Moore Pavilion in Lamar, opened Saturday, March 26. It was a cold and chilly morning for the vendors...

Wilson Farms Greenhouse & Produce is kicking off spring with their ninth annual customer appreciation day on Saturday, April 16. Wilson Farms Greenhouse is very excited...