People & Living

The new sand volleyball net has been installed at the tennis courts, located at Maple Street and Hwy. 59 in Tarkio. With the sand volleyball court, basketball court, tennis and  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 »

The Atchison County Library’s Summer Reading Program began Monday, June 22, 2026, at the Tarkio Resource Center. The program includes reading sessions, crafts, and some outdoor activities, including a game  Continue Reading »

Shelby McCartney, Phillip Herron, and Kasey Kappel pose with the area “Superheroes” who participated in the first session of Community Hospital’s Mighty Move & Super Hands Fine Motor Camp. (Submitted  Continue Reading »

At the request of the Missouri Prairie Foundation, Governor Mike Kehoe recognized the importance of pollinators to Missouri’s economy and natural resources by issuing a 2026 Missouri Pollinator Week Proclamation.  Continue Reading »

Elsey Rogers of Fairfax represented Atchison-Holt Electric Cooperative on the 2026 Electric Cooperative Youth Tour to Washington, D.C. (Submitted photo)   One hundred and ten high school students participated in  Continue Reading »

Proponents cite major city-wide health and business benefits Preparing for a positive impact on the health of the community, the elected officials of the Rock Port Board of Aldermen voted  Continue Reading »

This summer, Atchison County Development Corporation (ACDC) is high-lighting the grants it offers. Here is one for the outstanding kids and teens among us. Several years ago, in con-junction with  Continue Reading »

Submitted by Jeanette Barcus, Certified Natural Health Consultant In today’s world, mental health awareness is gaining momentum, promoting empathy for those who face unseen battles. Imagine if mental illness were  Continue Reading »

Two people were injured in a two-vehicle collision in Atchison County early Monday afternoon, June 15, 2026. The accident occurred on Missouri Highway 46 at Route Y, roughly 10 miles  Continue Reading »

Daylily cultivars are at their best in June. With their ease of care and the vast array of available flower colors, types and sizes, it is little wonder daylily is  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 22-28. There may  Continue Reading »