Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Lamar man charged with assaulting pregnant woman

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The Barton County Prosecuting Attorney's office charged a Lamar man with third degree domestic assault  Monday. According to the probabl...

Mike Moon: Vote no on Amendments 4 and 5

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In a portion of his most recent report, Sen. Mike Moon, R-Ash Grove, detailed his opposition to Amendments 4 and 5, which will be on the bal...

Missouri shift to phonics-based reading instruction worries some teachers

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By Hannah Race  Missouri Independent It is no secret that Missouri struggles to achieve proficiency in reading. In 2024, 42% of Missouri’s ...
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Abortion returns to Southwest Missouri

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By Anna Spoerre  Missouri Independent It’s been nearly 21 years since Missourians living in Springfield could access abortion without drivi...
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MoDOT offers update on Nightmare on 7th Street

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(From MoDOT) Progress Update for Route 66 Improvement Project for Week of July 27 A project to make pavement, sidewalk, traffic and safety i...

Stotts City Mayor: Audit oversight, accountability should unite, not divide city

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(From Stotts City Mayor Tracy Knight) As recent news coverage has highlighted the challenges facing Stotts City following the Missouri Stat...
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Monday, July 27, 2026

Carthage man charged with assaulting pregnant girlfriend

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A Carthage man charged with first degree domestic assault, second degree domestic assault and possession of a controlled substance pleaded n...
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Pineville man killed in crash near Jane

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A Pineville man was killed in a one-vehicle accident 6:17 p.m. Saturday on Rains Road, a half-mile north of Jane. According to the Highway P...

City of Joplin lists cooling centers, offers tips for dealing with heat

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(From the City of Joplin) With extreme temperatures predicted again this week, the City of Joplin is sharing several important reminders for...

Burlison grills Smithsonian director

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(From Seventh District Congressman Eric Burlison) On Tuesday, the Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency held a hearing titled ...
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