For 187 years, the Newton County sheriff’s office has provided law enforcement services to the people of Newton County.

A recently signed bill in Missouri would put a cap on property tax increases for many homeowners in the state—but not all.

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Texas-based convenience store chain, Buc-ee's, is suing a South Carolina clothing maker for trademark infringement over its ...

The Polk County Intensive Supervision Drug Court program has been around since the late 1990s. It helps people who once struggled with addiction. Updated: 6:55 PM CDT Jun 13, 2025 ...

HALFWAY, Mo. — A man from Polk County faces several felonies following an investigation related to the sexual exploitation of a child. Bishop mugshot, photo courtesy of Polk County Sheriff’s … ...

Polk County is a county in Missouri.The county population is 31,519, according to the United States Census Bureau. The county seat is Bolivar.. Ballotpedia provides comprehensive coverage of the 100 ...

After an investigation by the Missouri Secretary of State's Office, a probable cause statement and a letter attached to it from the state's general counsel was sent to the Polk County Prosecutor's ...

Springfield, Mo. – A Phoenix, Ariz. man was sentenced in federal court today for his role in a conspiracy to distribute large quantities of methamphetamine in southwest Missouri. Joseph A. Gilbert, 42 ...

POLK COUNTY, Mo. (KY3) - A man from Humansville is facing charges after a domestic assault and attempting to set a house on fire. According to court documents, 26-year-old Robert Calloway III is ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A Reeds, Mo., woman was sentenced in federal court today for her role in a conspiracy to distribute large quantities of methamphetamine in southwest Missouri. Kimberly C. Elliott, ...

According to estimates in a Polk County staff report, increases on residential garbage rates would be between $4.91 and $3.67 per month in Independence, $4.88 and $3.67 in Monmouth, $3.77 and $1. ...