While there are currently no reported cases of it in Christian County, property fraud has the potential to cause severe financial hardship to its victims should it ever occur here. more

Large utilities were big campaign donors to Gov. Kehoe and other Republicans (just Google it). On April 9th, 2025, Governor Kehoe gave them massive rates increase, when he signed SB4 into law, changing how and when Missouri utility companies receive approval for rate increases. SB4 dismantles decades of accepted accounting practices and consumer protection. more

If you are a deer hunter or know a deer hunter, did that headline get your full attention? I hope so. For your sake and your family’s, read every word of this. more

An arrest warrant has been issued for a Springfield man a little over a year after he allegedly killed a Clever woman in a traffic crash. Daniel Drewry, 77, is charged with second-degree involuntary manslaughter in the death of Bobbie Ogle, 33, of Clever. more

Two Nixa High School students were named as semifinalists in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program on Wednesday, Sept. 10. Seniors Deakin Clover and Dalton Jones are two of some 16,000 high school students who were named as semifinalists in the program. The 16,000 comprise less than one percent of the high school students in the nation. more

Virginia “Jeannie” Lang more

A Clever woman has been charged in the death of an infant whose body was found in an Iowa City landfill in December of 1992. Cindy Sue Elder, 58, faces a charge of first-degree murder in the baby’s death. more

“Excellence Drives Us, Tradition Unites Us!” more

On Wednesday, Sept. 10, the conservative political activist Charlie Kirk was killed by an assassin’s bullet while speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. Not long afterwards, Dr. Chris Rispoli, co-owner of the Gentle Care Animal Hospital in Edmond, Okla., made a social media post disparaging Kirk and suggesting that other people like him would also be killed. Several people reacted angrily to Rispoli’s post. However, some of those responding to Rispoli directed their anger at the Gentle Care Animal Hospital in Nixa, a veterinary clinic that has the same name as Rispoli’s but is not affiliated with them.  more

The Christian County Children's Charities Sertoma Club held the Sertoma Oktoberfest on the square in Ozark on Saturday, Sept. 13. The event included vendor booths, games, food, live music, and a beer garden. more

Here we are with another half month behind us. I don't know what happens; things don't get finished like they used to. Maybe too much is on the list. more

On Thursday, Sept. 10, political activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated while speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. On Sunday, Sept. 14, people filled the square in Ozark for a vigil held to honor his memory. Josh Troester, lead pastor of Live Church in Republic, spoke during the event, while Count the Cost Ministry provided live music. more

Though my mother brought me home to live in a chicken house on my grandparents’ farm, I have not always been a farm boy. more

Shirley Rice Jensen more

Linda Louise Schilter more

Got my oil changed last week, then dropped in to the Chinese Place on top of the hill in Ozark. Learned they will be closing soon. more

Kindergarten is a whole new experience for kindergarten students and parents. But this year at West Elementary, it was also a new experience for the kindergarten teachers. more

By Larry Whiteley more

Metta Jean Scott more

Nixa High School has been designated as the highest-ranking high school in the area, according to a report by U.S. News and World Report. more

A North Carolina man was booked into the Christian County Jail after being arrested for allegedly touching a child inappropriately in Nixa almost two years ago. Stephen Christopher Oxendine, 35, is charged with one count of first-degree sodomy. more

Ozark Guns and Hoses held Ozark’s National Night Out at the Ozark Mountain Sports Complex on Saturday, Sept. 6. The event included drone demonstrations, a detective zone for kids, a tour of the city’s firetrucks, a junior firefighter course, and more. Inflatable buildings, food trucks, and an appearance by Whataguy, Whataburger’s mascot, added to the evening’s enjoyment. Capping off the night’s festivities was the Second Annual Guns and Hoses Softball game between the Ozark Police Department and the Ozark Fire Protection District. Ultimately, the Ozark Fire Protection District won the game, 28-19. more

Impact 100 Ozark awarded $54,000 in grants during a meeting held at the Fremont Hill Country Club on Thursday, Sept. 4. The 60-plus women who made up the civic group listened to representatives from six area organizations each deliver a five-minute speech, requesting funding. Afterwards, they voted on which of the organizations would receive the grants. more

Christian County celebrated the opening of its new employee health clinic with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 3. The new 3,000-square-foot clinic will provide medical services exclusively to Christian County employees and their families. more

Nixa and Ozark Parks and Recreation departments closed out by allowing dogs to come and play in their city pools before they closed for the year. On Monday, Sept. 1, Nixa Parks and Rec held the Doggie Dive In, sponsored by Seven Hills Veterinary Clinic. About 75 dogs and 80 people attended the event. Meanwhile, on Tuesday, Sept. 2, the Neal Grubaugh Municipal Pool in Ozark hosted Paws in the Pool, which saw 30 dogs and 40 people in attendance. more