CARTHAGE, Mo. — For the first time in months, an area county office is back up and running in both locations, much to the delight of employees. What a difference a few months make to Jasper County Deputy Collector Samantha Brunnert. “It was complete devastation, it was actually heartbreaking to see so, it was very […]
Jun. 24—WATERTOWN — A Carthage man was sentenced Monday to up to nine years in state prison for causing the death of another man when he crashed his vehicle while driving intoxicated in May 2023. Peter R. Schroy, 55, was sentenced in Jefferson County Court to three to nine years in prison after pleading guilty […]
CARTHAGE, Mo. — The Carthage City Council approves hiring two attorneys to replace former City Attorney, Nate Dally — both on an interim basis. It happened at Tuesday night’s city council meeting (6/11). Councilmembers approved a contract to hire Jon Gold as interim city attorney. He’s an attorney from Springfield. Councilmembers also approved a contract […]
Jun. 11—CARTHAGE, Mo. — Newton County Circuit Judge Kevin Selby is the fifth judge assigned to hear motions in a case filed by Carthage Mayor Dan Rife, who has moved to stop the Carthage City Council’s efforts to impeach him. Selby was assigned to the case by the Missouri Supreme Court. And the case is […]
Jun. 10—CARTHAGE, Mo. — If and when the Carthage City Council will hold an impeachment hearing to remove Mayor Dan Rife is heading to a fifth judge. Two scheduled hearings have been canceled since May 31. Rife’s attorney, Christopher Thornton, filed on Monday a request for a new judge shortly after the fourth judge to […]
CARTHAGE, Mo. — The start of the work week included yet another special city council meeting in Carthage — the eighth one since April 2, when five new members were elected. On the agenda Monday night (6/3) was the discussion and possible vote to reschedule or indefinitely delay the hearing to impeach Carthage Mayor, Dan […]
CARTHAGE, Mo. — After walking out of Friday’s special city council meeting in Carthage, Councilmember Chris Taylor explained today (5/13) that he needed to put his health first. “You all can do what you want. Excuse me Mr. Mayor, I’m sorry for the problem, because it’s either I leave or I’m going to go to […]
KSNF/KODE — The National Weather Service has identified tornadic activity from Monday night’s storms. The NWS Storm Survey found that just West of Carthage, an EF-1 tornado contributed to widespread damage across the area. Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas and Oklahoma assess damage following severe storms and tornados According to the NWS, maximum winds were estimated at […]
CARTHAGE, Mo. — Here’s a heads-up for Jasper County drivers. Beginning Monday, city officials say you can expect lane closures on Fir Road at Dr. Russell Smith Way, between I-49 and Chapel Road in Carthage. According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, crews plan to create a single-lane roundabout that sits west of I-49. Drivers […]
Mar. 24—ALBANY — For 12 years, a state funding line that’s meant to help town, village and city governments cover their annual costs has not been increased by a single cent, and local leaders are sounding an alarm. The funding line is called Aid and Incentives for Municipalities, and it’s the only funding provided to […]
Mar. 21—CARTHAGE, Mo. — Carthage Historic Preservation doubled up on its annual Golden Hammer awards for 2024. The group, which owns the Phelps House in town and works to preserve historic structures, announced this year’s winners are the Boots Court Foundation and B.J. Goodwin for his work restoring the Phelps Country House. Stephen Wagner, co-chairman, […]
Feb. 28—The Jasper County prosecutor’s office has dismissed a felony assault charge that a Carthage woman was facing. A charge of second-degree assault filed on Hermelinda Garcia, 33, was dismissed Monday due to a lack of cooperation on the part of the alleged victim, according to the prosecutor’s office. Garcia had been accused of hitting […]