Kyle Troutman
NWS upgrades forecast to 7-14 inches of snow this weekend
Accumulating snow and dangerously cold temperatures are likely this weekend, as the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Winter Storm Watch beginning Friday evening for southwest Missouri, including Barry County.
Raising the walls
Construction crews working on the 7th Street Bridge project install culvert walls for the incoming bridge.
County sets $8.59M budget
The Barry County Commission has approved the annual budget for 2026, preparing to spend up to $8.59 million across all departments and funds, $2 million more than last year after agreeing to move that equal amount into the reserve fund.
County updating courtroom with historical look
From left, Jeff Myers, Dusty Graig and Tyler Schmitz install double doors on the second story entrance to the courtroom at. the Barry County Courthouse.
Man charged with kidnapping
A Washburn man is facing three felonies and a misdemeanor after allegedly breaking into a victim’s home, kidnapping and transporting the victim to another residence, then not allowing the victim to leave or call for help.
Weather spotting classes coming to Cassville, Monett
The Barry County Office of Emergency Management will host a pair of weather spotting classes on Feb. 7 and Feb. 24, aimed at informing not only first responders, but also the public, on how they can spot dangerous weather and what to do when it occurs.
9 pounds of meth found just west of county line
Two people were arrested on Jan. 13 following a McDonald County and Ozarks Drug Enforcement Team bust in Powell, just west of the Barry County line, that allegedly turned up nearly 9 pounds of methamphetamine.
Students supporting students
Cassville High School Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) recently demonstrated the power of compassion and community by raising $1,700 to support fellow CHS student Cooper Hendrix, who is preparing for an upcoming kidney transplant. SADD members organized and hosted a Color Fun Run in October, with all proceeds from participant registration and donations going directly to Hendrix and his family to help offset medical expenses related to the transplant.
Bright Futures gets winter clothing from Amazon
The Cassville R-IV Bright Futures program has been selected as a recipient of the Amazon Together We Give program.
New crochet class at Cassville High School
A new crochet class has started during engage hour in the high school library, taught by student Emma Bowling. Bowling often crochets during the school day, and when asked if she’d be willing to teach others, she jumped right in. The group meets once a week during the second half of engage.
