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What began with a handful of bows and arrows has grown into one of the area’s most successful and respected school programs, and on Monday night, the Cole Camp archery team added another chapter to …
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Ethan Holder
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2/17/26
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For Dr. Brian Ellefsen, orthopedics has always been about movement, not just on the field, but in everyday life. Now, as his practice in Warsaw continues to expand, that philosophy is shaping what …
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2/13/26
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Local school leaders across the county are raising concerns about a proposed state bill they say would fundamentally change who controls high school athletics and activities.
Senate Bill 863 …
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Ethan Holder
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2/12/26
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On March 6, Tawna Capek will step onto one of the biggest powerlifting stages in the world when she competes at the Arnold Classic in Columbus, Ohio. This is an international event that draws …
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Ethan Holder
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2/11/26
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A ninth- and 10th-grade biology class at Cornerstone Academy of the Ozarks recently leaned over lab tables, gloved hands steady, as they examined the chambers, valves and vessels of real animal …
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Ethan Holder
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2/9/26
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Samantha Corpening, a longtime employee inside Benton County government, is stepping forward with plans to seek the office she has spent nearly a decade working in.
Corpening, who currently …
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Ethan Holder
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2/6/26
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On most school mornings, Grace Burkhardt is thinking about the same things as any seventh grader: friends, class, whether she remembered her jacket. But unlike most kids her age, she also has to …
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Ethan Holder
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2/5/26
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Amber Segar, a longtime local accountant, has announced her candidacy for Benton County clerk, saying she hopes to bring experience, accessibility and a strong commitment to public trust to the …
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Ethan Holder
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2/4/26
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Former Benton County Treasurer Richard Renno received another warning from the court Tuesday morning after appearing roughly 15 minutes late for a virtual status hearing due to continued technical …
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Ethan Holder
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2/4/26
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A man is facing multiple felony charges after authorities say he led deputies on an hour-long high-speed pursuit across southern Benton County early Monday morning.
According to court records, …
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Ethan Holder
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2/3/26
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The Warsaw Chamber of Commerce is welcoming several new faces to its board this year, each bringing a different background from lake-area entrepreneurs to longtime residents, but a shared enthusiasm …
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Ethan Holder
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1/30/26
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A Benton County woman is facing a felony charge for escaping custody after allegedly fleeing a court-ordered treatment program, triggering a multi-day investigation that resulted in several arrests …
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Ethan Holder
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1/29/26
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Airport operations and employee pay took center stage during the Warsaw City Board Jan. 20 meeting, as aldermen warned a business at the municipal airport could be shut down for failing to provide …
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Ethan Holder
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1/28/26
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The Benton County Sheriff’s Department has issued a State of Missouri Endangered Person Advisory after a 1-year-old child was reported missing Tuesday afternoon in the Warsaw area.
According …
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Ethan Holder
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1/27/26
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A new therapy program launching in Warsaw aims to provide women with a structured, supportive space to better understand trauma and develop tools for healing at no cost to participants.
Licensed …
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Ethan Holder
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1/27/26
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Brown bears and ground squirrels skip out of the worst part of winter by hibernating. However, we must carry on as usual in the colder and shorter days which often make us blue. www.cdc.gov …
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Judy Kramer
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1/23/26
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The Foster Adopt Shop has never looked like much from the outside. Tucked in the basement of the State Fair Community College building in Clinton, it is easy to miss if you do not already know it is …
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Ethan Holder
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1/22/26
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The felony case against former Benton County Treasurer Richard Renno will be transferred out of Benton County after a judge granted the defense’s request for a change of venue during a status …
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Ethan Holder
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1/21/26
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The Warsaw Municipal Airport is preparing to welcome a new kind of classroom this spring, as Warsaw Aviators Academy (WAA) gets ready to launch a ground school. This program is designed to introduce …
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Ethan Holder
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1/20/26
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Longtime Benton County resident James White has announced he will run for Presiding Commissioner in the upcoming primary election. The announcement follows the decision by current Presiding …
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1/16/26
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Following the resounding success of the inaugural Best of Benton County 2025 awards, we are thrilled to announce the continuation of this beloved tradition into 2026. Last year's event set a high …
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Kim Fugate
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1/15/26
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For many people out there, they have come to rely on the comfort of having a furry canine friend by their side. They never judge. They are always happy when you come home. However, for some in the …
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Ethan Holder
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1/13/26
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Jordan J. Herrera, a veteran and attorney seeking the Democratic nomination for Missouri’s 4th Congressional District, said his decision to run for Congress grew from a childhood dream of public …
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1/9/26
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A late-night fire on December 20 left a Warsaw-area family without a home and facing the overwhelming task of rebuilding nearly every part of their lives. While the Good family escaped the blaze …
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Ethan Holder
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1/8/26
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A pedestrian was seriously injured late Tuesday night after being struck by a vehicle on U.S. Highway 65 in Benton County.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at …
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Ethan Holder
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1/7/26
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