By Annie George Ashland’s Parks and Recreation Board hosted it’s second-to-last Food Truck Festival on Aug. 28, featuring a screening of “A Minecraft Movie.” Starting in May, the board has
By Cassidy Brown Busy parents with dirty car seats or kids struggling in school are in luck with two small businesses coming to Ashland this fall that could solve both
The organizers of the Hartsburg Pumpkin Festival are looking for help with this year’s T-shirt design. The festival is taking design submissions through Sept. 9, according to a Facebook post. The
By Emma Becker Nearly 61% of Missouri was categorized as “abnormally dry” as of Aug. 26, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor Map for Missouri. This figure is up about 11
By Abrah Taggart When the Missouri Veterans Commission released its inaugural veteran suicide prevention report in July, it provided an alarming look at the number of deaths in the state.
By Faith Boyd, Tyler Kirwan and Sterling Sewell A slew of new legislation took effect Thursday after a productive year for the Missouri General Assembly. Republican infighting blocked some conservative
Submitted by Rep. John Martin On Aug. 26, Missouri House Rep. John Martin presented a resolution to Southern Boone High School teacher Rebekah Hammett to recognize her honor as a
By Cassidy Brown Seasoned firefighter and paramedic Jay Niemeyer stepped into a new position as fire chief for the Southern Boone Fire Protection District on Monday. Niemeyer has served in mid-Missouri
By Max Quinn After rejecting a $40 million bond issue for sewer improvements in 2024, Ashland residents may have to pay substantially more money for their wastewater. Despite that no vote at
By Jason Hancock Missouri lawmakers return to the Capitol on Wednesday to gerrymander the state’s congressional map in the hopes of creating a new Republican seat. They will also debate