People & Living

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

The following cases were heard in Atchison County Circuit Court before the Honorable Corey Keith Herron Tuesday, June 2, 2026: State vs. Jesse L. Henry – Probation Violation Hearing on  Continue Reading »

The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in Atchison County for the week of June 15-21. There may  Continue Reading »

One of the ways Atchison County Development Corporation (ACDC) “initiates, stimulates and facilitates” opportunity in Atchison County is providing grant funds to amazing local businesses that are investing in themselves  Continue Reading »

The Atchison County Library has recently added the following titles to its collection: FICTION– The Fine Art Of Lying by Alexandra Andrews, Road Trip by Mary Kay Andrews, Phoebe Berman’s  Continue Reading »

OATS Transit offers regular transportation services to rural residents of any age. Call 816-279-3131 or 800-831-9219 to schedule a ride or find out about services in your area. You can  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 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 may  Continue Reading »

A retirement reception will be held Thursday, June 25, 2026, at the Tarkio R-I Superintendent’s office for retiring teachers Casey Martin and Jayne Martin. Stop by from 1:00 to 3:00  Continue Reading »

Steve Stoner, son of Shirley and the late Randall Stoner, retired on May 1, 2026, concluding a nearly 46‑year career providing accounting support and financial leadership to agricultural businesses across  Continue Reading »

South Dakota State University announced Oliver Smith of Fairfax, Missouri, has been named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2026 semester. Smith is a student in SDSU’s Jerome J.  Continue Reading »

Academic excellence thrives at the University of Missouri, where students rise to meet challenges with determination and ambition. This spring, 12,207 undergraduate students earned dean’s list honors for their exceptional  Continue Reading »