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On June 4, 2025, Atchison County Deputies, with assistance from the Cyber Crimes Task Force, arrested James Richard Ball of Fairfax, Missouri, for suspicion of Possession of Child Pornography and  Continue Reading »

The City of Tarkio Board of Aldermen met Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Tarkio City Hall. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited at 6:00 p.m. Clerk Kephart conducted roll call:  Continue Reading »

The Tarkio High School grounds are receiving some needed renovations, including several sidewalk projects being completed by Hoffman Concrete.   The Tarkio R-I Board of Education held its regular monthly  Continue Reading »

The Atchison County Library Summer Reading program began Monday, June 23, 2025, at the Tarkio Library. The children enjoyed making crafts (above) and reading/listening to books (at top). The program  Continue Reading »

By Jesse Murphy Rock Port Board of Aldermen met on Wednesday, June 18. One of the top pieces on the agenda was to hear a presentation from Mike Klosek regarding  Continue Reading »

From Mayor Chaney We had a great city meeting last night, and I just want to say thank you to everyone who showed up, spoke up, and helped keep our  Continue Reading »

Free summer meals for all kids and teens are available weekdays through August 19 at the Tarkio Nutrition Center, 412 Main Street. Meals are served from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30  Continue Reading »

The Espey family was selected to be the Grand Marshal of the 2025 Tarkio Rodeo Parade. The family was recognized for its long service to the community and the Tarkio  Continue Reading »

Around 50 people enjoyed an amazing musical performance by the Grammy-nominated group High Road at the Tarkio Presbyterian Church Saturday, June 21, 2025. Besides the Grammy nomination, the group also  Continue Reading »

Skyler Alsup makes her way around the cones of the driving course of the bicycle rodeo hosted by the Atchison County Health Department and Tarkio Police Department Saturday, June 21,  Continue Reading »

The Tarkio Police Department vehicle led the procession of entries down Main Street in the Tarkio Rodeo Parade Saturday, June 21, 2025. The street was filled on both sides with  Continue Reading »

The Tarkio Chamber of Commerce and Slo-Rollers hosted the Doug Summa Memorial Car Show in Tarkio Saturday, June 21. Around 40 cars, trucks, and motorcycles were entered in the event.  Continue Reading »