People & Living

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 1-7. There may  Continue Reading »

One person was injured in a two-vehicle accident on Interstate 29 in Atchison County Monday morning, May 25, 2026. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that the accident occurred in  Continue Reading »

A Tarkio, Missouri, man was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident in Atchison County over the Memorial Day weekend. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred on U.S.  Continue Reading »

The month of June has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in June 1926. • Underwater  Continue Reading »

The Fairfax Optimist Club invited youth in grades 4th and 5th to join them for the bi-annual fishing outing May 26, 2026. Pictured with his big catch is Xavier Bradbury.  Continue Reading »

Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the dean’s list. For undergraduate students, criteria include enrollment in at least 12 credit hours during  Continue Reading »

State Tech, Linn, Missouri, has announced students who were named to the Dean’s List for the spring of 2026. To be placed on the Dean’s List, a full-time student must  Continue Reading »

Elliott Tyler Bruns Brendon and Madison Bruns, Shenandoah, Iowa, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Elliott Tyler. He was born April 30, 2026, at 6:21 p.m. at  Continue Reading »

By Beverly Clinkingbeard In 1981, Betsy Chapin was teaching the 5th & 6th graders at Westboro Elementary School in Westboro, Missouri. The pupils were given the assignment of asking a  Continue Reading »

Northwest Missouri State University honored its spring graduates during four commencement ceremonies Friday and Saturday, May 1 and 2, awarding a record 1,659 degrees while celebrating students’ journeys and offering  Continue Reading »

Peru State College has announced its President’s List for the Spring Term 2026, recognizing outstanding academic achievement. This spring’s honorees include students from Nebraska, 21 other U.S. states, Puerto Rico,  Continue Reading »

Knox True was the first graduate of the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program through the Atchison County Library.   The Atchison County Library is proud to announce its first graduate  Continue Reading »