People & Living

By Jim Crawford, MU Extension Field Specialist Radon. Most people are aware that this is a gas that can sometimes present a health hazard inside their home. However, that is  Continue Reading »

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

Morgan Parshall graduates from Washburn Washburn University recently announced the students in its fall 2025 graduating class. These students completed their courses for certificates, associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees  Continue Reading »

Oaklynn Kay Shaw Brianna and Keaton Shaw of Tarkio, Missouri, are pleased to announce the birth of their baby girl, Oaklynn Kay Shaw. Oaklynn was born Tuesday, January 13, 2026,  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 January 19-25. There may  Continue Reading »

Despite the cold weather, a large crowd turned out to support the Fairfax Fire Department at their fish fry Saturday, January 17, 2026.   Everyone gets in on the action  Continue Reading »

January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month.With employees working on the state’s roads every day, the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is on the front lines of our state’s fight  Continue Reading »

An in-person training event is planned for area farmers whose private pesticide applicator license expires in 2026 or has expired. Those farmers who need a license can also attend training.  Continue Reading »

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds hunters they can now use artificial light and other methods for an extended period during the coyote hunting season. Regulations changes approved by  Continue Reading »

The Tarkio FFA Chapter is hosting a fish fry fundraiser Sunday, February 1, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the ag shop at Tarkio High School. Stop by and  Continue Reading »

The remembrances of Mabelle Hull By Beverly Clinkingbeard In 1981, Betsy Chapin was teaching the fifth and sixth graders at Westboro Elementary School in Westboro, Missouri. The pupils were given  Continue Reading »

Make plans to give a life saving donation February 18 at the Tarkio Activity Center. The Tarkio High School Chapter of National Honor Society will be hosting a Community Blood  Continue Reading »