MVC Rodeo expands program, coach eyes national title
The Missouri Valley College rodeo team is growing, and so are its goals.
Whitney Barnes
State Board of Education votes to close Prairie View school in Marshall as part of MSSD reorganization
Prairie View School in Marshall will close by the end of the 2025-2026 school year following a State Board of Education decision to shut down… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Sweet Springs Board of Aldermen lowers tax rate, sets stage for September fair
Compiled by Whitney Barnes Staff Writer The Sweet Springs Board of Aldermen opened their Monday, Aug. 12, meeting with a tax hearing at 5:45 p.m.… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
MMU Board approves new water main, broadband contract changes
By Whitney Barnes Staff Writer During a meeting of the Marshall Municipal Utilities Board of Public Works on Wednesday, Aug. 13, Underground Facilities Director Grant… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Outdated Christmas lights could soon be replaced in Marshall revitalization effort
During a meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 13, the Marshall Municipal Utilities Board of Public Works heard a presentation from Marshall Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Rachel Hayworth and Vice President Lauren Reyes about a project to replace the city’s Christmas pole lights.
Back to School, Back to Safety: AAA urges drivers to protect young lives
As backpacks are slung over shoulders and school bells ring once again, AAA is sounding the alarm: “School’s Open – Drive Carefully!” With thousands of students walking, biking, and riding to class, the roads around schools are about to get busier—and more dangerous.
Optimist Club News
The Optimist Club of Marshall meeting held Saturday, Aug. 9, was called to order by Club Vice President Andrew Potter. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Wayne McReynolds, and Matt Pennock gave the invocation.
Two men arrested after late-night MO State Fair fight
Two Lincoln men were arrested late last Saturday night after a fight broke out near the carnival area at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia.
Saline County among top 10 in Missouri for breastfeeding peer support, says USDA
JEFFERSON CITY – Nine Missouri WIC local agencies were recognized with the 2025 Gold WIC Breastfeeding Award of Excellence for exemplary efforts in supporting breastfeeding WIC mothers. The nine agencies are:
Sedalia Cadet Flight Civil Air Patrol organizing Wreaths Across America event
The Sedalia Cadet Flight of Civil Air Patrol, an official auxiliary to the U.S. Air Force located in Sedalia, is organizing and conducting a special event to Honor, Remember, and Teach future generations about the sacrifices of the nation’s veterans at Highland Park Sacred Gardens in Sedalia.