The good news; a contract was awarded Wednesday to replace two bridges on Missouri Highway 96 on the east side of Carthage, meaning about a month could be cut off the original schedule to replace these bridges.
Challengers have filed to run against incumbents in the election for seats representing Wards 1 and 4 on the Carthage City Council coming up on April 4.
Two Carthage boys escaped with their lives after their truck hit ice on a road in Kellogg Lake Park and slid over the bank into Spring River on Thursday.
The Republican-controlled Kansas Legislature expects to kick off its debate over ending an income tax break championed by GOP Gov. Sam Brownback shortly after lawmakers open their annual session.
Members of the Joplin City Council will hear an update Monday night on the status of a work by residents to put together a five-year strategic plan intended to bring growth to the city.