Tadpole, the rodeo clown, demonstrates his version of the Michael Jackson Moon Walk Wednesday, Aug. 5, during the first night of the rodoe at the Moniteau County Fair. The rodeo continued on …
A mechanical dinosaur greets children walking the midway Wednesday, Aug. 5, during the Moniteau County Fair in California. The Dinosaur Take Over show took place at three different show times each …
Blayke Wilson receives her Little Miss cape from the 2026 Moniteau County Fair queen Abbie Stuedle Tuesday, Aug. 4, for the Little Mr. and Miss Countest. Blayke Wilson, daughter of Brock and …
University of Missouri Extension and the Ozark Prairie Master Gardeners will host a landscaping workshop Saturday, Aug. 22, featuring Tim Moloney, instructor of landscape design at the University of …
The digital age and now artificial intelligence are all around us. These developments are making a home in all our lives in both welcome and not-so-welcome ways. At the next …
University of Missouri Extension state field crops and forage entomologist Ivair Valmorbida says corn leafhoppers have been confirmed in five Missouri counties. Valmorbida’s team of extension …
Kingsville Livestock Auction, Kingsville Report for Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Receipts: 1,033; last week, 578 Steer calves sold steady to $5 lower, heifers sold $10 to $20 …
The American Red Cross will hold its next blood drive for Tipton and the surrounding communities from 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, at the Knights of Columbus Hall on East Highway 50. …
Moniteau County Clerk Roberta Elliott reports nearly 41 percent of the county’s registered voters turned out for the primary election Tuesday, Aug. 4, helping send state candidates on to the …
The Tipton City Council finished up requirements of an application for grant money with a public hearing last week to fill out a needs assessment. Attending the Tuesday, July 28, hearing in …
A jury came down on the side of the state and other defendants last week, saying Department of Corrections employees were not responsible for the death of a California man who died while in custody …
Gov. Mike Kehoe announced Tuesday, Aug. 4 that President Donald J. Trump has approved Missouri's request for a major disaster declaration for 34 Missouri counties heavily impacted by dangerous flash …
While some streets were in line for sealcoating this year, others will have problem areas patched in an effort to prolong their lives before being added to the list for over-layment. The council …
The Moniteau County Commission met at 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 28, 2026. The following items were discussed and action taken. On the senior tax freeze, SB190, the Commission voted that applicants …
Abbi Stuedle, daughter of Brad and Missy Stuedle of California, was crowned the 2026 Miss Moniteau County Fair Queen during the pageant held Friday night, July 31, at the California High School …
A fair crowd showed up for the annual fish fry at the Tipton Nutrition Center Saturday, Aug. 1, but all seemed to enjoy the meal and socializing in the dining hall and outside at picnic tables …
Infractions, Misdemeanor, Criminal Felony and Civil Cases Disposed by Trial or Other Some charges may be amended City of California vs. Allen Mark Distler, California: Expired …
Editor’s note: The following article appeared in the July 22 issue of The Lake Sun and is reprinted with the permission of our fellow Vernon Publishing newspaper. Vicki Wood writes a regular …
With the new school year approaching, many families are looking for ways to stay organized, especially at mealtimes. Dairy foods can make meals and snacks nutritious and satisfying. Protein-rich …
The following changes in property ownership were filed recently with the Moniteau County Recorder of Deeds. This report is a brief description of the deeds filed with the recorder. For a complete …