Last week the Missouri Farm Bureau celebrated Thank a Farmer week, A statewide celebration of farmers' importance and contributions. With this in mind, The Webster County Farm Bureau donated to the local food pantries and visited the Webster County Commissioner's office to make an official proclamation in honoring local farmers. more

The Gifted Students of Marshfield Junior High school is a small but mighty team of three seventh and four eighth graders participating in a Destination Imagination competition. Each year students from all over the U.S. and the world compete to solve various S.T.E.A.M. challenges designed to teach the creative process. In addition, they are to present their solutions at tournaments. more

The Marshfield Speech and Debate team competed at Springfield Catholic this past weekend in the NSDA district tournament. The top three finishers move on to compete in the National Championship, which takes place in Pheonix, Az in June. more

If you’ve ever suddenly felt a boost in mood after hearing a good song, then you’ve experienced the magic of music. If you’ve ever decompressed after a long day, by jamming out in the car to a feel-good tune, or been brought to tears by a melancholy melody, perhaps paired with somber lyrics, then you know that each individual piece of music can bring its own set of feelings to the surface. Just the thought of some country oldies like “Daddy’s Hands,” “Daddy Never Was The Cadillac Kind,” “Love Without End, Amen,” or “That’s My Job”- they can certainly put someone in a very different state of mind. Music, in itself, can breathe life into various parts of oneself, that you may either wish could come out to visit more often, or alternatively, remain under wraps. more

The parents of Niangua can breathe a sigh of relief knowing their children will be safer at school. On Feb. 9, the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, in partnership with the Coover Charitable Foundation, presented Niangua TLC with a grant totaling $25,000 for fencing around the playground of Niangua schools. more

It's incredible what places your passion can take you. Take, for example, author Robert Paul. As a child, he loved reading. more

March 2 was the monthly meeting of the Tomodachi club at the Marshfield branch of Webster County Library. Every month kids and teens meet to discuss and draw their love of Japanese culture, whether it's manga, art, or even food. However, the Youth Services Librarian, Leah Shelby, wanted to do something different for this meeting. So, She encouraged the members to bring artwork to display for a fun art gallery. "It's fun but scary," said Alyssa, one of the members of Tomodachi, as she saw her art on display for others to see. Many others enjoyed seeing what other members drew and held discussions about the various art pieces. more

In an effort to save lives from drug overdose, the Webster County Health Unit recently launched an awareness and distribution campaign for the life-saving drug, Narcan (naloxone). more

Seymour resident Jimmy H Lanning is facing two class E felonies for failing to register as a sex offender and being a sex offender physically present/loitering within 500 feet of a park with a playground/pool/museum following his arrest on Feb. 7. more

We want to take this time to honor everyone from Webster County who has made the Dean’s list in their respective colleges. Congratulations to all the students and their hard work. more

Following an incident in the early morning of Jan. 29, Marshfield citizen Lane Barger faces two Class E Felonies of property damage and unlawful use of a weapon. He also faces an unclassified felony of armed criminal action and a Class B Felony of assault in the 1st degree. more

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

We continue our winter service series by looking at another source of heat for many residents, the fireplace. Thanks to the fine workers of Chimney Cricket Cleaning Service, licensed and insured in Missouri. more

COLUMBIA, MO–The University of Missouri fall semester 2022 dean's list has been announced. more