The Santa Fe Trail, a trading route running from Franklin, Missouri to what is now New Mexico, started after Mexico gained independence from Spain in 1821.

Missouri’s covered bridges are more than just charming relics of the past—they’re gateways to history, scenic beauty, and ...

Recently the Barry County Museum received a donation from the Seitz family of a Smith & Wesson .32 caliber model 2 revolver reported to be the one used in the notorious murder of Jackson Carney and ...

Visitors to the Monroe County Historical Society and Museum may notice new lighting throughout the building.

Visitors to the Monroe County Historical Society and Museum may notice new lighting throughout the building. According to Tom Woodward from the museum, $7,000 in new lighting has recently been ...

Visitors to the Monroe County Historical Society and Museum may notice new lighting throughout the building. According to Tom Woodward from the museum, $7,000 in new lighting has recently been ...

MONROE COUNTY, Mo. (WGEM) - The Monroe County Commission is looking for a new home for a historic Monroe County bridge. According to the commission, the bridge is over Lon Branch Creek on County Road ...

MONROE COUNTY, Mo. — A Thursday morning crash in Monroe County injured a Columbia man.

Tomah Area Historical Society has announced the passing of its executive director Jim Weinzatl on May 28. Jim was the executive director to the Tomah Museum for over 20 years.

A couple of state champion swimmers are among the recipients of Monroe County Sports Hall of Fame scholarships for 2025. Bloomington South’s David Kovacs and North’s Jay Stewart will receive ...

A farming family with deep roots in Monroe County is gifting the county parks department more than 400 acres of land on Bloomington’s southeast side.