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The Atchison County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of Dustin Watson, Tarkio, Missouri, following an investigation into statutory rape. After a thorough review of evidence gathered during this investigation,  Continue Reading »

Atchison County establishments that sell food and drinks receive health inspections, once, twice, or three times a year depending on the type of foods sold and risk to the public.  Continue Reading »

Left undetected over time, high blood pressure can lead to heart attacks, strokes, heart failure, vision loss, kidney disease or failure, and many other significant health issues. Community Hospital-Fairfax staff  Continue Reading »

The Tarkio FFA Chapter hosted a fish fry Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the high school ag shop. The event raised funds for members to attend leadership conferences and conventions.  Continue Reading »

St. John’s Lutheran Church Sunday School is sponsoring a Bible and Christian Literature Drive during the month of February. Many people have Christian literature they don’t know what to do  Continue Reading »

The Rock Port High School Class of 2026 parents are hosting an After Prom chili & soup supper fundraiser Friday, February 6, 2026, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Stop by  Continue Reading »

Boundless Grace in Tarkio, Missouri, is gearing up to host the second annual Prom Project. This project provides an opportunity for students to shop for prom attire without the financial  Continue Reading »

Emily Graham has opened Tulsa Rose Boutique at the intersection of Hwy. 136 and Hwy. 111 in Rock Port.   A new clothing boutique has opened in the former Midwest  Continue Reading »

Atchison County high school band members performed at the 71st annual Atchison County Band Day concert Monday, February 2, in Tarkio. Joe Schrieman was the guest conductor. (Erica Taylor photo)  Continue Reading »

The 2026 Winter Homecoming Queen Jacoby Driskell and King Dylan Lair are pictured along with the crownbearers Nora Duncan and River Ottmann.    The 2026 Winter Homecoming Court, from left  Continue Reading »

  Rock Port Homecoming king and queen candidates, from left to right, are: Tayden Cook, Jacoby Driskell, Emma Teten, and Dylan Lair. Keira Roup, queen candidate, is not pictured. Rock  Continue Reading »

The Atchison County Library held a bittersweet retirement celebration for board member and treasurer Vicki Pearson Monday, January 26, 2026. Vicki has graciously served the library board for over 20  Continue Reading »