A large fire plows its way through the roof of both the former radiator shop, on the left, and Discount Dave’s Carpet & Flooring in the 300 block of W. 3rd St. in Mountain Grove on Sunday, Feb. 1. This view is from the back side of both structures.
6 days 10 hours ago
Nine area fire departments responded to a pair of structure fires on Sunday, Feb. 1 in Mountain Grove with many firefighters still monitoring the area through the early morning of Monday, Feb. 2.Mountain Grove Fire Chief Clinton Gibbens said his department responded to a call that came in around 6...
Currently, victims of domestic violence and sexual assault needing a safe shelter must be taken nearly an hour from their homes to either Springfield...
February 3, 2026, 2:43 PM
Stuart Haynes, Missourii Municipal League Deputy Director
Some residents, City officials and staff attended a Mountain Grove’s Citizens Advisory Board (CAB) informational meeting on the Use Tax back on Jan....
February 3, 2026, 2:32 PM
Luke Hurtt, Director of Tourism
and Activities
The City of Mountain Grove is placing faith, and funds, towards the growth of the community through the newly created Director of Tourism and...
January 27, 2026, 11:00 AM
A large fire plows its way through the roof of both the former radiator shop, on the left, and Discount Dave’s Carpet & Flooring in the 300 block of W. 3rd St. in Mountain Grove on Sunday, Feb. 1. This view is from the back side of both structures.
Nine area fire departments responded to a pair of structure fires on Sunday, Feb. 1 in Mountain Grove with many firefighters still monitoring the area through the early morning of Monday, Feb. 2.Mountain Grove Fire Chief Clinton Gibbens said his department responded to a call that came in around 6...
February 11, 2026
News
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January 27, 2026New Wright County Sheriff BJ Adler officially took his oath of office during a ceremony held on Tuesday, Jan. 13 at the Wright County Courthouse. Wright County Clerk Loni Pedersen administered the... -
January 22, 2026Several candidates have officially put their names on the ballot for the upcoming April 7 election in races throughout Wright County.Mountain GroveThere will be one competitive race coming up for the... -
January 22, 2026After a special election held on Jan. 6, Wright County has a new sheriff with a familiar name.BJ Adler, the son of retired Sheriff Glenn Adler who retired after 16 years leading the sheriff’s...
Obits
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Dottie Lou (Crisp) James
February 11, 2026Dottie Lou (Crisp) James was born May 6, 1938, to Nora (Zirschky) Crisp and George Crisp in Manes, and passed away Jan. 29, 2026, at Century Pines in Ozark. She was the first daughter in a family of... -
Teresa Lynn Murr
February 11, 2026Teresa Lynn Murr was born Sep. 16, 1959, in Mountain Grove. She passed away on Jan. 23, 2026, and is now rejoicing with her loved ones in Heaven. Teresa was the youngest of twelve children and was a... -
Wanda Louise Welch
February 3, 2026Wanda Louise Welch was born on March 13, 1932, in Shannon County, Missouri, to Elmer Vance and Effie Elizabeth Vance. She went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in...
Sports
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The Mansfield Lions’ basketball team after defeating state-ranked Billings to win the Sparta Trojan Invitational.
February 11, 2026In just their fourth appearance in the Sparta Trojan Invitational, the Mansfield Lions are already a three-time champion.They clinched back-to-back titles after running through a gauntlet of two... -
Norwood’s Andrew Bradshaw gets a shot up over Mountain Grove defender Aden Estep.
February 11, 2026The Mountain Grove Panthers had a 17-point lead at one time in the third quarter against Norwood last Friday night in the Family Pharmacy Panther Classic.The Pirates defense responded as the Panthers... -
The Mountain Grove Lady Panthers after finishing second in the Lady Lions Invitational played in Mansfield.
February 11, 2026The Mountain Grove Lady Panthers’ basketball team was hoping the third time would be a charm as they matched up with Springfield Catholic in the finals of the Mansfield Lady Lion Invitational...