Former Jasper County assistant prosecutor elected Barton County prosecuting attorney

Former Jasper County assistant prosecuting attorney Mike Smalley defeated longtime incumbent Steven Kaderly and virtually ensured his election as Barton County prosecuting attorney.

Smalley, a Joplin native, who has been practicing law in Lamar, faces no opposition in the general election.

(Note; This post has been corrected to show that Smalley is a Joplin native.)