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Atchison-Holt Electric Cooperative reported on Monday, July 6, 2026, that a spray plane had come in contact with the power supplier’s transmission line causing a power outage in the Craig,  Continue Reading »

Midwest Data Center customers in Tarkio, Missouri, suffered a internet outage after a direct strike from a lightning bolt during the storms that occurred Friday night and Saturday morning, July  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 »

Cece Larson, left, was crowned Little Miss Firecracker during the 4th of July festivities at the Rock Port City Park. She is the daughter of Betsy and Derek Larson. Beau  Continue Reading »

The Tarkio Golf Club held an Independence Day celebration at the golf course Saturday, July 4, 2026, in Tarkio, Missouri. Those in attendance enjoyed delicious food provided by The Local  Continue Reading »

Events scheduled for the Independence Day Celebration in the Rock Port Municipal Park include the following: Friday, July 3 Bounce houses will be available beginning at 3:00 p.m. There will  Continue Reading »

The second East Atchison Run With the Wolves 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run will be held Saturday, July 11, 2026, in Tarkio. The 5K will begin at 8:00 a.m.  Continue Reading »

Community Hospital-Fairfax (CH-F) will hold a high-energy dueling piano show by Howl at the Moon’s Howl2Go Saturday, July 11, 2026, at the Tarkio Community Building. Those with VIP Access passes  Continue Reading »

The City of Tarkio Board of Aldermen met Wednesday June 10, 2026, at City Hall. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited at 6:00 p.m. Deputy Clerk Becky Jones conducted roll  Continue Reading »

The City of Fairfax Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting June 22, 2026. The meeting was called to order by Tabitha Wintz, mayor, at 5:30 p.m. Roll was taken.  Continue Reading »

This momma deer and her twins were getting a mid-day snack in Atchison County. (W.C. Farmer photo)

The Rock Port Board of Aldermen met Wednesday, June 17, with Mayor Richard “JR” Chaney presiding. Board members present were Jeff Geib, Chris Roup, and Michael Graves. Kim Brake was  Continue Reading »