People & Living

Watermelon is a summertime staple. Each summer, stores and farm stands have an abundance of watermelons on display, and many people feel no picnic or barbecue is complete without watermelon.  Continue Reading »

People planning a trip may be considering whether to drive or fly and wondering which is the better value. Each mode of travel has its pluses and minuses and associated  Continue Reading »

Helping our Local Communities Some of the smallest towns in our state can have some of the largest issues. This is something we see quite often in northwest Missouri. Over  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 20 – 26.  Continue Reading »

Jayne Martin leads a summer reading group in the reading of “The Rainbow Fish” at the Tarkio Branch of the Atchison County Library Thursday morning, June 16, 2022. Youth pictured  Continue Reading »

The storm the evening of Saturday, June 11, created one of the most vibrant rainbows in recent years. Rodeo fans were treated to a beautiful rainbow Saturday. (Submitted photo)

The sun makes life on Earth possible. While the warmth and light provided are beneficial for many reasons, the dark side of the sun is the potential damage that can  Continue Reading »

True Armyworm is a pest that can occasionally occur in area winter wheat fields. “This is the first report I have received regarding true armyworm,” said Wayne Flanary, Field Specialist  Continue Reading »

More than 332 million people live in the United States, according to the most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau. There’s a good chance that, come July 4th, a  Continue Reading »

The Importance of Father’s Day In 1909, Sonora Louise Smart Dodd was sitting in church listening to a sermon on Mother’s Day. The 27-year-old started to think about her father.  Continue Reading »

Few things embody a summertime vibe better than a day spent soaking up the sun and enjoying a warm breeze in the great outdoors. Warm weather and generally dry conditions  Continue Reading »

This Father’s Day, families will gather to thank dads for all they do. Gifts often are part of Father’s Day celebrations, and here’s a list of gift ideas for dads  Continue Reading »