The Webster County Sheriff’s Office has received reports of an individual impersonating a law enforcement officer and contacting residents in Webster County. This individual claims to be a member of the Webster County Sheriff’s Office and informs residents that they have an outstanding warrant. They then demand payment to resolve the issue. more

On Friday, Feb. 7, Webster County deputies were notified that Christopher Doukas, who had felony warrants out of Laclede County, might be at an address in Webster County. more

On Dec. 26, 2024, Marshfield’s Greg and Scarlett Barth faced an unimaginable loss, losing nearly all their worldly possessions in a house fire. more

A domestic call resulted in an officer-involved shooting in Seymour over the weekend, leaving the suspect in the hospital and a Seymour police officer with minor injuries. more

After 48 years of cutting hair and sharing stories, Robin Rader of Rader’s Barber Shop on the historic Marshfield Square is calling it a career. At the end of January, Rader officially retired, marking the conclusion of a five-decade-long journey in the barbering business. more

On Thursday evening, the local McDonald's hosted another successful McTJ Night fundraiser to benefit the Share a Heart Campaign, with TJ Slocum at the helm of the event. more

The Webster County Farm Bureau Board will host a collaborative leadership and food security project in partnership with Fordland FFA, Glendale FFA, Logan-Rogersville FFA, Mansfield FFA, Mighty Eagles 4-H Club and Seymour FFA, starting at 10 a.m. on Monday, February 17, at the Fordland High School, 1230 School Street, Fordland, Mo. more

Arvest Bank is warning consumers about possible romance scams as fraudsters seek out potential victims ahead of Valentine’s Day. more

In an atmosphere of hope and inspiration, JAG specialist Shelly Jones welcomed an enthusiastic crowd of supporters to the annual Made in Marshfield Celebrity Dinner held last Saturday night in the high school cafeteria. more

TAKE PART IN THE 56-DAY CHALLENGE BLOOD DRIVE ON FEBRUARY 20 in MARSHFIELD and RECEIVE A WARM HOODIE more

Marshfield, MO — Marshfield Community Theatre will host Romance the Night, the first event in its Heart of the Stage series, on Friday, Feb. 14 at the Jubilee Theater Center. The evening promises a mix of live entertainment, fun games, and community support, all in the spirit of Valentine’s Day. more

A routine patrol led to the arrest of three individuals after officers responded to a suspicious vehicle at Casey's General Store, located at 919 W Washington, at approximately 4:04 a.m. on January 16. more

Marshfield’s annual McTJ Night is back, and this year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever. On Thursday, February 6, from 3 to 8 p.m., 20% of all sales at Marshfield McDonald's will benefit the Share a Heart Campaign, with a goal of raising $10,000 for the Springfield Ronald McDonald Houses. This event, piloted by local resident TJ Slocum, is a beloved tradition in the community that helps support families in need. more

For some children, school is the most reliable place where they receive the meals they need to fuel their day. For some of these students, the weekends can present a different challenge. The Marshfield Backpack Program, a vital initiative started in 2007, steps in to help students who face food insecurity when school is out of session. more

As cold and flu season continues, Webster County health officials are urging the public to take preventive measures to protect themselves and others from respiratory viruses, including the flu, COVID-19, and RSV. One of the most effective ways to reduce the spread of these viruses is by staying home when you're sick and getting vaccinated. more

The community is invited to watch the popular series “The Chosen,” which will be shown in its entirety over the next few months in the hall at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. This series, which follows the life of Christ, will be viewed once each month on the second Saturday of the month at 6:00 pm. The first session will be Saturday, February 8 and will consist of the first 3 installments of Season 1, consisting of I Have Called you by Name, Shabbat and Jesus Loves the Little Children. more

With tooth decay remaining the leading chronic disease affecting children1 and 29% of Missouri third graders having untreated cavities,2 establishing essential oral health habits at an early age has never been more vital. Delta Dental of Missouri, the state’s leading dental benefits provider and a non-profit organization, is tackling this issue through its popular Land of Smiles® dental education program, teaching kindergarten through third-grade students essential oral health habits. Since 2002, this free, interactive program – featuring superhero Captain Super Grin® and his sidekicks – has impacted 1.2 million kids across 113 Missouri counties through in-person and virtual elementary school performances. This winter and spring, an additional 30,000+ kids at 150+ schools statewide will participate, including those most recently at Niangua Elementary School in Niangua. more

The Marshfield High School Bel Canto Choir will be performing at the 87th Annual Missouri Music Educators Association Conference and In-Service Workshop at Margaritaville, Tan-Tar-A in Osage Beach, MO this Thursday, Jan. 30. more

Cold weather has moved into Missouri quickly with no plans on leaving soon, according to forecasts. more

Michael Reynolds, a full-time firefighter with the Marshfield Fire Protection District, was recently awarded Career Firefighter of the Year at the department’s annual end-of-year banquet. more

On Wednesday, January 22, at approximately 9:00 p.m., Marshfield Police officers served a drug-related search warrant at a residence in the 1200 block of Sunset Avenue. The search led to the discovery of several drug-related items, including glass pipes, straws, a container with a crystal substance, digital scales, and other paraphernalia. more

The Starvy Creek Bluegrass Festival is making waves in the bluegrass community with a few new significant milestones—Aaron McDaris, the festival's new owner, officially closed on the purchase of Starvy Creek Park, the long-time home of the event. And just days after the announcement, the festival received a prestigious honor at the SPBGMA (Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America) Awards. more

The Marshfield Fire Protection District gathered last month for its annual End-of-the-Year Awards Banquet to recognize outstanding service and dedication among its members. The event not only honored those who reached significant service milestones but also highlighted exceptional contributions across various categories of the department’s operations. more

After five years of serving up delicious coffee and unique boutique finds, Prickly Cactus Coffee and Boutique in Marshfield is gearing up for a celebration that’s sure to delight longtime customers and newcomers alike. On Saturday, Feb. 1, the local favorite will host a special anniversary event from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. to mark the milestone. more