August 2026

Veterans lead Lady Wildcats into new season at the net
Cassville volleyball enters the 2026 season with a veteran core, a growing program and expectations of making a deeper postseason run.

Cassville Women’s Invitational well-attended
Janie Watson, of Cassville, sends a tee shot toward the green during action at the Cassville Women's Invitational at the Cassville Golf Club on Thursday. Kyle Troutman/[email protected]
DNR selects firm to deliver Home Energy Rebates Program
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is partnering with the Environmental Improvement and Energy Resources Authority and BDO Government Services to deliver the Home Owner Managing Energy Savings Program and the High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Program to Missouri citizens.

Families find fun at Roaring River
Cole Vaughn, of Alma, Ark., helps his daughter, AnaLee Vaughn, 7, fish for trout during Family Fishing Day at Roaring River State Park on Saturday. Formerly the second Kids' Fishing Day of the year, Family Fishing Day allowed everyone in the family to fish together, instead of an area marked off only for children to fish. Kids' tags were free, and multiple booths and activities were set up around Zone 1.

23 join Cassville teaching staff
The Cassville R-IV School District will welcome 23 new members to the Wildcat teaching staff during the 2026-27 school year.
Flock cameras controversial
Kyle Kuhn, of Cassville, a military veteran and a past employee of local law enforcement agencies, is not bashful about vocalizing his distrust of the interconnected Flock digital camera systems being used by law enforcement agencies across the nation.
City extends trash service contract
The city of Cassville has extended its contract with Ecowaste Solutions (formerly CARDS) for supplying trash and recycling services, citing improvements in communication and resolving issues as a reason for the extension.
Man charged for setting car on fire
A Golden man has been charged with four felonies after allegedly setting a vehicle on fire.
2 charged after toddler found on Highway 76
Two individuals have been charged with a felony after a toddler was found wandering in the middle of Highway 76 south of Cassville.
Man charged for stealing pipe fittings
A Cassville man has been charged with a felony and a misdemeanor for allegedly stealing pipe fittings belonging to the city of Cassville and attempting to scrap the metal at a local business.



