Crawford
Cuba man attacks woman at river access
A convicted criminal with a previous history of violence attacked a woman attempting to fish at a local river access point after he tried to steal her truck. As a...
Crawford, Phelps unemployment ticked up in May
Unemployment in Crawford County went up four-tenths of one percent in May, while the rate jumped six-tenths of a percent in Phelps County. Despite the fact more people worked in...
Crawford County Felony Report
The Crawford County Prosecuting Attorney’s office has filed felony charges against the following people. Each person is presumed innocent of the charges until proven guilty in a court of competent...
Phelps
MDC to hold informational Master Naturalist meeting in Rolla
Protecting Missouri’s natural resources is an ongoing and challenging task. The challenge is made easier when private citizen groups can coordinate efforts with state agencies to provide education, outreach information,...
Rolla Job Center partners with Emery Sapp to offer CDL apprenticeship program
The Rolla Job Center has partnered with Emery Sapp to host a CDL apprenticeship registration event on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., providing paid training...
Students participate in Youth Tour
Ninety-three high school students participated in Missouri's 59th annual Missouri Electric Youth Tour to Washington, D.C., June 13-19. Intercounty Electric’s local delegates were Gracie Elledge of Licking, Alyssa Peifer of...
Bourbon
Lady Warhawks basketball camp dates set
Bourbon High School will host this summer’s Lady Warhawks Youth Basketball Camp July 19-20.
Council approves police double time pay policy
The Bourbon City Council approved the police department to proceed with a double time pay policy on traffic enforcement programs through the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT). Police Chief Scott...
Bourbon Bread and Coffee Saloon opening new patio
Bourbon Bread and Coffee Saloon celebrated its first anniversary earlier this month and announced the construction of a new outside patio and stage.
State and Regional
Governor issues legislative vetoes, calls for special session for permanent tax relief, largest tax cut in state history
Today, during a press conference at the State Capitol, Governor Parson announced that he is vetoing HB 2090, SB 724, HB 1720, and HB 1667. In response to his vetoes...
MDC to offer free kayaking programs this summer in the Ozarks
Summer is here and the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is encouraging you to spend a day paddling a local waterway or fishing your favorite stream following four free beginner...
Governor Parson Takes Action on FY23 State Operating Budget Bills
Today, Governor Mike Parson signed Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) state operating budget bills, approving historic investments in Missouri's infrastructure, communities, workforce, education systems, public safety resources, and public services.
Outdoors
Apply online for MDC managed deer hunts starting July 1
Beginning July 1, deer hunters can apply online through the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) website for a shot at more than 100 managed deer hunts throughout the state this...
Summertime fun – the heat is on!
Stay safe and well when visiting Missouri State Parks Don’t let your hot fun in the summertime turn into summertime blues! While being outside and enjoying nature is usually a...
Missouri Department of Natural Resources seeks public comment on proposed restoration project in southeast Missouri: Feral Hog Removal for Ecological Restoration
The U.S. Forest Service, serving as a trustee for Missouri’s natural resources, along with co-trustees the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, are seeking...
Entertainment
OAT opens season with Mamma Mia!
Ozark Actors Theatre is proud to present MAMMA MIA! with Sarah Smith and Taylor Lewis as the charming mother-daughter duo leading this production. Smith traveled the country for three years...
OAT to present 'Mamma Mia!'
Ozark Actors Theatre is proud to present MAMMA MIA! with Sarah Smith and Taylor Lewis as the charming mother-daughter duo leading this production.
‘Miracle on 34th Street: A Live Musical Radio Play’ brings Christmas in July to ECC Theatre
The East Central College Theatre Department will be celebrating “Christmas in July” with its summer production of “Miracle on 34th Street: A Live Musical Radio Play.”
Letters to the Editor
Here for our patients
To Our Patients and Community: The partnership between physicians and their patients is one built on confidence, mutual respect and honesty. When patients find physicians they value, these relationships are...
Good question: Where is the money going
When I started reading Gary Hoover’s letter to the editor last week, I thought he was talking about Beamer Lane. We have also asked the road district to work on...
Modern day fake news
It should come as no surprise that history is replete with examples of fake news but the question is why would a person or group of people want to create...
Opinions
Road complainers still deserve good service
Complaints about county roads are nothing new, but they’ve taken on a life of their own in Crawford County recently. The lead paragraph in a story published in this week’s...
Five big anniversaries in June that defined our First Amendment rights
By the Freedom Forum Institute June, when the Supreme Court wraps up its term each year, is often a big month for rulings with significant impact. Here are five times...
A free GIS service should be provided
A Crawford County citizen attended a recent meeting of the county commission and raised a good point about having public access to the GIS (geographic information system). Taxpayers fund it,...