Moniteau County leads the tri-county area in growth with the largest increase in its gross domestic product since the pandemic-related declines of 2020. The GDP measures the total value of goods …

A new publication from University of Missouri Extension looks at black bears, their ecology and how research by the Missouri Department of Conservation helps us better understand their behavior and …

March is National Nutrition Month, an annual campaign established in 1973 by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. This is an opportune time for individuals and families to expand and enhance their …

March 2-6 is Ag Safety Awareness During this year’s Ag Safety Awareness Program Week, March 2-6, University of Missouri Extension health and safety specialist Karen Funkenbusch joins the …

Farmers and ranchers often grow tired of feeding hay by late February and early March. Most can’t wait to get back to grazing. But not so fast, says University of Missouri Extension state grazing …

Kingsville Livestock Auction Kingsville, Mo. Report for Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 Receipts:   1,869; week ago, 2,501 Compared to last week, all classes of feeder cattle sold …

Library Director Marsha Nelson reported she is working with University Extension on a possible summer program on food for adults with children at Price James Memorial Library. She introduced the …

The newly formed Tipton FFA Alumni & Friends will hold a fish fry Friday, March 6, with meals available for carryout or drive thru only. Serving will be from 5 until 7 p.m. at the high …

Presiding Commissioner Joe W. Lutz and Second Commissioner Jerry Volkart officially accepted the resignation of First Commissioner Doug Naros. Joe mentioned that the Republican Central Committee …

In the early morning hours of Friday, Feb. 27, deputies with the Moniteau County Sheriff’s Department in cooperation with the Mid-Missouri Drug Task Force simultaneously executed two drug-related …

Tyson Hampton, left, receives help from Kaid Hentges, filling cups with ice for those who are eating at the St. Andrew's C.Y.O. Fish Fry Friday, Feb. 27. The annual dinner was held at the Knights of …

Bothwell Regional Health Center will offer a Stop the Bleed class free to the community on Friday, April 3. The goal of Stop The Bleed® is to train and equip bystanders to use medically proven …

Readers are reminded Daylight saving time begins this weekend and clocks will spring ahead by one hour. The official star of DST is 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 8. Since 2007, daylight saving time …

MU Health Care received $125,000 in state funding to implement a resident physician training program at clinics in Versailles and California to address the need for health care providers in …

The Board of Education of the Clarksburg C-2 School District has announced the selection of Kendal Williams as the district’s next superintendent. Williams will assume the role July 1. He will …

Audrey Gump fries a fresh batch of bacon for the annual FFA Breakfast Thursday morning, Feb. 26, in the Tipton High School ag shop. The breakfast was open to the community with pancakes, eggs, bacon, …

Six incumbents for county offices and one challenger filed on Tuesday’s opening day for the Aug. 4 Primary Election at the office of the Moniteau County Clerk. In addition to herself, Clerk …

The National Weather Service reports 16 Missourians died because of tornadoes in 2025, making it the deadliest year for tornadoes in the state since at least 158 people were killed in the Joplin EF-5 …

Voters who will not be present in the county on municipal election day, April 7, or who are confined to their homes may now vote by absentee ballot. In-person absentee voting opened Tuesday, Feb. 24, …

Several events on the calendar in the coming months were reported on during the Tipton Chamber of Commerce luncheon meeting Thursday, Feb. 19. Members met at Bobbio’s Eatery and received …