Fordland Resident Chad Gibson was charged with a Class D Felony for abuse or neglect of a child on Jan. 25. According to a probable cause statement from the Webster County Sheriff’s Office, dispatch reported a domestic disturbance in Fordland on Jan. 24. When Authorities arrived, he spoke to the victim, who explained an incident between themselves and Gibson. Authorities noticed the victim had marks on their body that matched their story. When authorities  questioned Gibson about the incident, he denied anything occurred. more

In an effort to uplift and support staff at Conway High School, Principal Tyler Vestal came up with a unique idea: The Conway “Bear Hug” traveling trophy. more

As the weather starts to warm up and people start cleaning up their years, the city of Marshfield has announced the dates of limb pick-up. more

In this week's edition of Q&A, we look to the Superintendent of Logan-Rogersville, Dr. Shawn Randles. Who announced after 31 years in education that he would be retiring this year. But, as he prepares to spend more time with his wife of 24 years, Alana, a teacher, and their two children, ages 23 and 17, we want to look at the man outside the desk. more

Saturday, Jan. 28, was a big day for robot fans. It was the FIRST Tech Challenge League Tournament. 28 schools from all over Missouri and Kansas participated, with the top five moving on to the Missouri Kansas Championship on Mar. 4, 2023. Two of the team hoping for a spot was non-other than Strafford's varsity team, Arrow Flight, and Freshman team Broken Arrow. more

May of 1962 saw 25 men gather at Belle’s Cafe to start an Optimist Club; of the 25 men present, a young Mac Case was among the 25 and is still an active member to this day. Although for 61 years, the Optimist Club may have changed in terms of members and concepts. One core concept has remained: to challenge its members to encompass the optimist club creed and use their optimism to make a difference for the youth of Webster County. more

SPRINGFIELD, MO (01/18/2023), JAN 18, 2023 — Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the dean's list. more

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State Rep. John Black will play a pivotal role in the budget making process as he chairs a committee charged with determining funding levels for several vital state departments, including the state’s Medicaid program. Black was named the chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee for Health, Mental Health, and Social Services by House Speaker Dean Plocher. more

MoDOT has begun its I-44 Corridor Bridge Bundle. This project aims to improve 25 bridges across various Missouri counties, including Jasper, Greene, and Webster. more

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (January 13, 2023) - Earning a spot on Drury University's Dean's List is a significant more

Terry Rippee stood before a judge last Friday, Jan 13, and pleaded guilty to one count of Statutory Rape in the first degree. more

The Marshfield Blue Jays Speech and Debate team headed to the Liberty Invitational January 13 and 14 to compete in the 48 school event. The following students were selected to compete: more