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Cathy Jo Loy Capitol Report: Advancing Priorities for Missouri

The Missouri General Assembly continues to make progress on key legislation, with a strong focus on public safety, education,...

Betty Roberta Sills

Betty Roberta Sills was born on September 15, 1933, in Walnut, Iowa, the daughter of the late Frank and...

Leggett & Platt, Somnigroup International announce merger

CARTHAGE, Mo. — Somnigroup International Inc. (NYSE: SGI, “Somnigroup”) and Leggett & Platt, Incorporated (NYSE: LEG, “Leggett & Platt”)...

Walter Alan “Wonka” Hubbard

Walter Alan “Wonka” Hubbard passed away April 12th 2026. A band alumnus of Memorial high school class 1976, Alan always...

Richard Hareid “Dick” Frink

Richard Hareid “Dick” Frink, 97, of Carthage, Missouri, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026, at his home. Dick...
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Cathy Jo Loy Capitol Report: Taking Action for Kids and Education

The Missouri General Assembly is making progress on several important bills this session, with some now on the governor’s...

Claude Dale Layten

Claude Dale Layten, age 87, passed away on April 3, 2026, in Joplin, Missouri, at the age of 87....

CWEP Honored with National Award for Reliable Electric Operations

CARTHAGE, Mo. — Carthage Water & Electric Plant (CWEP) has once again been recognized as one of the nation’s...

Sarcoxie man out on parole 8 years early sends latest victim to hospital with multiple stab wounds

SARCOXIE, Mo. — At approximately 3:09 AM, 04-03-26, Jasper County Deputies responded to the report of an assault in...

Southwest Missouri I’m Diggin’ It Metal Detecting Club Meeting April 2026

CARTHAGE, Mo. — The Carthage based I'm Diggin' It Metal Detecting Club met at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 4,...

TRAFFIC ALERT: Expect Traffic Delays on I-44 in Jasper County Saturday, April 11 for Utility Work

Where: I-44 in Jasper County just west of Fidelity at Exit 18 When: For a short time between 8 p.m., Saturday,...