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Tom Larson, Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced that the former director and the former bookkeeper of the Vernon County Ambulance District have been indicted by a federal grand jury for embezzling more than $260,000 from the district. Tina L. Werner, 51, and James D. McKenzie, 51, both formerly of

Editor: Recently, Kathy Griffin posed with the likeness of a decapitated head of Donald Trump and put it on social media. She received backlash from both conservatives and liberals. She now says that she is being bullied. Go figure. I kind of hope that these liberals continue doing what they do. I think people are

DRUG ABUSE Q: I’m worried my teen is taking drugs. What should I do? A: Drug abuse happens when people use drugs in a way that harms them or causes them to hurt others. Most of the time, drug abuse starts casually. Drugs change the way the brain works. Teens who continue to use, develop

University of Missouri Extension will sponsor a Summer Tax School July 6 at Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center, Columbia. MU Extension agricultural business specialist Mary Sobba says the program centers on farm tax issues. Speakers include a tax law professor, a retired Internal Revenue Service agent and a Missouri Department of Revenue employee. Topics

I wish to thank everyone that shared the month long celebration recognizing my 96th birthday. It began in April with the singing of Happy Birthday by the Hospital Auxiliary luncheon and auction patrons. I received lots of cards, telephone calls and shared meals prior to the family and friends sharing a meal at Chicken Annie’s

The regular June meeting of the El Dorado Springs R-II Board of Education will begin at 7 p.m. June in the HS Library.  Executive session preceding at 6 p.m.

Our first weekend of Band went well. We had a good crowd of folks Friday and Saturday evening which always makes playing more fun. Flag Day is on Wednesday, June 14, and Band will celebrate on Sunday so come on out to hear some patriotic tunes. Bring your red, white and blue to brighten up

Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft on June 1 announced Missouri’s new voter ID law is now in effect. Ashcroft began a statewide Voter ID Informational Tour on Monday, June 5, starting in Columbia, to meet with the public and media to inform and publicize Missouri’s Photo Voter ID law. In November 2016, Missourians passed

As the summer months approach, most people turn to thoughts of sunshine, outdoor barbecues and destination trips. Yet travelers often are greeted by detours, lane closures and delays for road repairs that generally are reserved for warmer weather. Researchers at the University of Missouri have studied systems to alleviate inevitable backups and delays. Researchers found