Crawford
Silver Alert canceled for California man
The Crawford County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) has canceled an Endangered Silver Advisory for a California man who was last seen in Bourbon. The man was located and is safe.
Salary commission says no to coroner increase
After voting for a 20 percent salary increase for themselves last month, the majority of Crawford County office holders said no—at least for now—to raising the coroner’s salary to be...
CCSO congratulates new deputy
The Crawford County Sheriff's Office recently congratulated one of its Detention Officers on his graduation from the Missouri Sheriff's Association Training Academy.
Phelps
State announces grants for water infrastructure
Missouri Governor Mike Parson announced Friday the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will award $410 million to help improve drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure as well as lead service...
S&T to honor over 700 graduates at fall commencement ceremonies
Missouri S&T will hold three commencement ceremonies this fall in the Gale Bullman Building, located at 10th Street and Bishop Avenue in Rolla. Ph.D. candidates will be honored during a...
Phelps Health’s 12th Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive helps GRACE Families
Phelps Health is working with GRACE (Greater Rolla Area Charitable Enterprise) this fall to provide holiday meals to families in need.
Bourbon
Bourbon city council hears citizen concerns regarding culvert issues
Jerry White, representing the Concordia Lutheran Church, addressed the Bourbon City Council on November 15 to report on water issues near the church due to a nearby culvert. White requested...
Bourbon gets more barrels
Bourbon High School mechanical ag students Anna Poole and Lizeth Fajardo were joined by Joe Starr last week as more Bourbon Barrels were installed for the Bourbon Economic Development Group...
Tree lighting scheduled
Bourbon's Annual Christmas Tree Lighting and visit with Santa will be Thursday, December 1.
State and Regional
Cybersecurity grant program announced
The Missouri Department of Public Safety announced the availability of up to $3.6 million in grant funding to assist local and state agencies manage and reduce systemic cybersecurity risks.
Public invited to discuss priority unfunded transportation needs
Missouri’s transportation system is a tremendous asset including 33,825 miles of roads and 10,387 bridges. The system ranks among the largest for any state in the nation. The Missouri Department...
Public invited to discuss priority unfunded transportation needs
Missouri’s transportation system is a tremendous asset including 33,825 miles of roads and 10,387 bridges. The system ranks among the largest for any state in the nation. The Missouri Department...
Outdoors
Great gift ideas for the outdoorsman in your life
By Bill Cooper I admit it. The recent snow that blanketed the Ozarks, turning it into a winter wonderland, prompted a burst of inspiration about the upcoming Christmas holidays. I...
Much to be thankful for
By Larry Dablemont We can’t help but be thankful that it was such a mild fall, but I refuse to be happy about the cold that has whacked us in...
MDC reports 197,724 deer harvested during November portion of firearms deer season
Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that deer hunters in Missouri harvested 197,724 deer during the November portion of firearms deer season, Nov. 12-22. Of the...
Entertainment
Celebrate the holiday season with Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical at the Fox Theatre on Sunday, December 11
Sleigh what? The critically acclaimed live stage show Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical returns this fall to entertain families at theatres across North America. The national tour featuring the...
The Illusionists - Magic of the Holidays coming to the Fabulous Fox Theatre on November 26
It’s the most magical time of the year… ‘Tis the season for The Illusionists – Magic Of The Holidays (www.theillusionistslive.com), an all-new installment of the world-famous, blockbuster touring magic spectacular...
Thomas Hart Benton Lithographs Exhibition at Spiva Center for the Arts in Joplin
The complete collection of 91 Thomas Hart Benton Editioned Lithographs will be on exhibition at the George A. Spiva Center for the Arts as part of the opening celebration of...
Letters to the Editor
Not being held accountable?
Recent actions by the school board seem to just be a distraction to avoid the real issue.
Anything but cowards
I would like to commend the five members of the Steelville Board of Education that had the courage to stand up for what is right and in the best interests...
Veterans may find local opportunities
Transitioning from military to civilian life can be challenging for veterans. As they contemplate what’s next on their career path, the answer may lie in a rural community.
Opinions
Legislative fights for leadership
By Phill Brooks The recent party caucuses of Missouri's legislature provide an example for the U.S. Congress of a more civil and productive approach to dealing with changes after a...
Big tech uses journalism and should pay for it
By John Galer The powers that Google and Facebook have over economic and political power in society—especially over the news industry—has caught the attention of lawmakers in Washington, DC. After...
Just four meatpackers control 85 percent of the market
By Darvin Bentlage In the last two decades, hundreds of thousands of U.S. cattle producers have gone out of business, and we are currently losing 40 operations per day by...