Monett
Petroleum leaks investigated
Missouri currently has no laws which require property owners and landlords to disclose the presence of hazardous waste sites on nearby properties to prospective buyers and tenants – even though waste from those sites often has the potential for migrating through soil and groundwater, sometimes miles beyond the source of contamination.
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.
Pollution, industrial ag decried at meeting
More than 50 people attended a public meeting on July 19 at the Scott Regional Technology Center in Monett to hear a variety of state leaders and experts discuss environmental threats they perceive stemming from concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs), data centers and sludge tanks proposed in southwest Missouri.
2 tornadoes confirmed
The National Weather Service in Springfield has confirmed two tornadoes touched down in Barry County just before midnight on June 13.
Scoreboard, Feb. 11
Cassville posted a 2-1 overall record, including a pair of Big 8 wins, in a three-game effort last week. The Lady Wildcats traveled to rival Monett on Feb. 2, where both teams entered the game at 13-5 and battled back and forth for three quarters before finally creating a little space in the final frame, going on to win the game 57-47.
Monett man charged with murder
A 33-year-old Monett man is being held in the Barry County jail on no bond after allegedly shooting a woman to death on Dec. 20 at an apartment complex in Monett.
Drury hosts first multicultural fair in Monett
Drury University, Monett Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Monett partnered to create an inaugural Culture and Community Event.
Drury Leadership Summit explores strategies
Three prominent area business leaders spoke on cultivating successful leadership strategies at Drury University’s 14th annual Leadership Summit in Monett on Nov. 13 at the City Park Casino.
City approves ordinance for possible commission
The Monett City Council took the next steps in re-organizing the city government during its Nov. 13 meeting.
Monett athletes collect postseason hardware
While the fall sports season has officially given way to winter, the time of postseason honors for fall athletes has been fruitful.
