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Snow and cold cancel most scheduled activities

January 28, 2026

Renovation of Cardinal Towers could begin as soon as October

January 28, 2026

December building permits

January 27, 2026

Winter storm watch:
Stock up, stay in

January 21, 2026

City’s successes and challenges highlighted during annual State of the City Luncheon

January 21, 2026

P&Z advances R-3 zoning request to City Council

January 21, 2026

Will Roderique’s 11th School Board term will be his last

January 14, 2026

Newly appointed Tyler Burgess and other incumbents are unopposed on the April ballot

January 14, 2026

Sparklight is hooking up Oronogo residences to fiber cable

January 14, 2026

Famos is back on Route 66

December 28, 2025

Eric Rickey’s ready for his Bookshop to open Jan. 3

December 28, 2025

Enjoy the lights until after New Year’s Day

December 23, 2025

East St./Daugherty sidewalk construction underway

December 23, 2025

Police officers raise $9,000 with their beard fund for the senior citizens center

December 23, 2025

Steve Scearcy premieres his new Iditarod documentary, ‘Without Warning’

December 17, 2025

As the number of homeless people rises in Missouri, cities confront cross-border “drop-offs”

December 17, 2025

Webb City cops provide shopping spree for 75 kids

December 10, 2025

Kim DeMoss succeeded as city clerk by Peggy England

December 10, 2025

Oronogo Board completes final preparation for two storm water projects

December 10, 2025

Chamber members tour Freedom of Flight Museum

December 10, 2025

Wreaths Across America at Mt. Hope Cemetery set for Saturday morning

December 10, 2025

Christmas Parade warmly received on cool night

December 3, 2025

Park Christmas lights officially turned on

December 3, 2025

Library’s Third Floor equipped with new computers acquired with grant funding

December 3, 2025

‘Bet accordingly’: Missouri sports betting likely to change betting patterns, impact neighboring states

December 3, 2025

Christmas lights in the park to be turned on Saturday night

November 25, 2025

DIY fire training center dedicated to proponent of training, Chance Wills

November 25, 2025

Mayor Ragsdale denounces rumors that he’ll run for state representative or county commissioner

November 25, 2025

Construction to proceed on two major storm water projects in Oronogo

November 25, 2025

October building permits

November 19, 2025

Carterville Christmas Parade set for Dec. 6

November 19, 2025

Veterans thanked, honored and remembered

November 13, 2025

Jane Chinn lot rezoning appeal denied by City Council

November 12, 2025

City employees donate the $5,000 they raised with Badges & Burgers

November 12, 2025

Deadline to purchase wreaths is Friday, Nov. 28

November 12, 2025

Visiting nurse Heidi Conner believes she was put here at a traumatic moment of need by divine appointment

November 4, 2025

Sixth Rise Fitness center opens in Webb City

November 4, 2025

Before embalming, medical schools provided a demand met by body snatchers

November 4, 2025

City Council and Center Board come through when the feds don’t to keep serving meals to seniors

October 30, 2025

Agencies ask for help filling the food gap if SNAP benefits end Saturday

October 29, 2025

Star Wok opens, rezoning approved for Toad Ranch Cages

October 29, 2025

Chamber has a good time handing out awards

October 22, 2025

Commission votes against duplex zoning and in favor of rezone for Toad Ranch Cages

October 22, 2025

September building permits

October 22, 2025

Amphitheater dedicated as the Don and Carolyn McGowan Amphitheater for the Performing Arts

October 16, 2025

‘Zero-growth’ budget accepted on first reading

October 15, 2025

Oronogo accepts grant to buy two new radar guns

October 15, 2025

Story of a horrible day four years ago ends with a beautiful day of marriage

October 8, 2025

Paint the Town Red Parade

October 2, 2025

Chamber welcomes Bearded Bully to Webb City

October 1, 2025

UPDATE: A new internet service option comes to Webb City

September 25, 2025

Pictures of having fun in the chats wanted

September 24, 2025

Unflushables
Successful auction
Declining sales tax revenue

September 24, 2025

Webb City prepares to celebrate Route 66 centennial

September 24, 2025

August building permits

September 24, 2025

Habitat hands keys over to its seventh Veterans Build

September 17, 2025

Athletic Hall of Fame inductees announced

September 10, 2025

School Board receives call to action to protect local funding for public schools

September 10, 2025

Westhaven Park is ready for play

September 10, 2025

Oronogo residents to pay slightly more for sewer, slightly lower tax rate

September 10, 2025

New trail in Cardinal Valley opens officially

September 10, 2025

Grinding contractor leaves enough compost blending material to last up to 5 years

September 3, 2025

Is an umbrella necessary?

August 27, 2025

Oil spill causes traffic delay

August 27, 2025

Secluded bees, with their combs, are saved and taken to a new home

August 27, 2025

City tax levy drops because property values are rising

August 27, 2025

First segment of Frisco-Ruby Jack trails connector nearly ready to walk, run, bike

August 20, 2025

Changeable mural proposed in time for Route 66 centennial in 2026

August 13, 2025

Oronogo hearings set for tax levy and 2% sewer rate increase

August 13, 2025

Be prepared: put a new (free) Missouri map in your glovebox

August 13, 2025

Long list of streets paved

August 6, 2025

The W Club, Webb City’s public recreation center, opens

July 30, 2025

City Council meets at The W Club on opening night

July 30, 2025

Sales tax holiday weekend starts Friday, Aug. 1

July 30, 2025

Week one of band camp

July 30, 2025

Let the sweating begin at 8 a.m. Tuesday

July 24, 2025

Camaraderie building the W Club way was messy

July 23, 2025

Cruise-A-Palooza draws a nice crowd and nice weather

July 16, 2025

Leave those flags alone

July 16, 2025

‘Oh, to be a roofer’

July 16, 2025

W Club grand opening set for July 28

July 16, 2025

School board considers policy on how to ban cell phones

July 16, 2025

Oronogo employees receive 3% COLA, vision and dental

July 16, 2025

Open house held to celebrate completed historic preservation

July 9, 2025

Route 66 Cruise-A-Palooza is this Saturday

July 9, 2025

First Mayor’s Scholarships presented

June 11, 2025

Oronogo signs with new firm to replace troublesome billing software system

June 11, 2025

Southwest Extreme converts warehouse into a tumbling gym

June 11, 2025

Former ‘swamp’ frontage in Carterville is finally being developed by Chris Wright

June 4, 2025

Chamber members tour fire department training center

May 28, 2025

It’s been cloudy, but sunny days are ahead

May 28, 2025

Council reverses attitude toward extending fireworks sales period

May 14, 2025

Household hazardous waste and electronics cleanup is Saturday morning

May 7, 2025

FAQ: What you need to know about the new Real ID

May 7, 2025

Webb City Citywide Cleanup is next week

May 1, 2025

Big reduction in shut‑offs attributed to automated voice message system

April 30, 2025

Coalition is ready to construct a short trail in Webb City to demonstrate the potential for connecting the Frisco and Ruby Jack trails

April 24, 2025

New facility enhances rescue and firefighting capabilities at Joplin Regional Airport

April 24, 2025

Council stands firm on fireworks firing period when asked to extend sales period​

April 16, 2025

Oronogo council back to full strength with return of Jason Grossman

April 16, 2025

Revolutionary War’s ‘Shot Heard Round the World’ to be commemorated here Saturday

April 16, 2025

Bataan Memorial marchers raise over $50,000 for Honor Flight of the Ozarks

April 16, 2025

Scott Smith elected to fill vacant school board seat

April 9, 2025

A sign that doesn’t belong

April 9, 2025

School board: Simpson and Smith vie for 1-year term while McGrew and Crane are unopposed to stay on

April 2, 2025

Council elections and Oronogo use tax are on April 8 ballots

April 2, 2025

Everybody’s safe after tornadic rotation appears

April 2, 2025

Cause of house fire under investigation

April 2, 2025

2026 will be a big year for Webb City

March 26, 2025

Signs that The W Club will be open before long

March 19, 2025

Russell Coleman’s friends at Express Rx replace his stolen cart

March 19, 2025

Charlie 22 Outdoors has a sign now – a heavy one

March 19, 2025

HTeaO sells tea and a lot more

March 12, 2025

Success in finding water leaks – but not a big one

March 12, 2025

Oronogo is short an alderman

March 12, 2025

Trio are doing the Bataan Memorial Death March again, this time to benefit Honor Flight of the Ozarks

February 26, 2025

Jon Cook is Carterville’s new, young city administrator

February 26, 2025

Unemptied trash carts are a lingering symptom of the snow storm

February 26, 2025

This snow is going to be with us for awhile

February 19, 2025

School Board takes stand against open enrollment legislation

February 12, 2025

Webb City Council approves three ordinances

February 12, 2025

Oronogo board takes care of business quickly during it’s only regular February meeting

February 12, 2025

Chamber welcomes Integrity Custom Homes

February 12, 2025

From door-to-door and a pop-up, CinnaRoller now has a building

February 12, 2025

You can drive from Hall Street to Joplin again

February 12, 2025

State of the City: Completion of the W Club will be the big thing for 2025

February 6, 2025

Verification of applications for Senior Citizens Tax Credit begins

January 29, 2025

Long-vacant house and large lot sold at auction

January 29, 2025

Sparklight announces it’s expanding fiber‑optic internet service to Oronogo

January 29, 2025

Webb City Council proves it’s serious about keeping storm water out of the sewer system

January 29, 2025

In its 20th year, Mi Torito adds Webb City as its third location

January 22, 2025

P&Z advances rezoning from R-3 to C-2 for auto detailing firm to City Council

January 22, 2025

Local academy for new firefighters begins

January 15, 2025

Planning for future R-7 facilities will have to include major expenses for maintenance​

January 15, 2025

Public works praised for quickly clearing roads – and repairing a water main

January 15, 2025

Oronogo Board votes to meet just once a month starting in February

January 15, 2025

Webb City Sentinel 2024 yearend review

December 27, 2024

Christmas lighting display in King Jack Park gets better every year

December 25, 2024

Not as planned, but 1,200 wreaths were still placed to honor veterans in Mt. Hope Cemetery

December 19, 2024

Not this year but Zora roundabout will be completed soon

December 18, 2024

Donated food will soon be delivered in Christmas baskets

December 18, 2024

Shop With a Cop continues for 27th year

December 12, 2024

Veterans in Purcell Friends Cemetery honored with wreaths

December 12, 2024

Wreaths Across America at Mt. Hope Cemetery is this Saturday

December 11, 2024

Police investigate Wednesday morning shooting on West Austin Street

December 11, 2024

Council made aware of roaming cats and drivers running stop signs

December 11, 2024

Oronogo plans for major stormwater improvement program

December 11, 2024

Merry Classic Christmas Parade

December 4, 2024

Candidate filing period begins Tuesday

December 4, 2024

Christmas lights officially turned on

December 4, 2024

Limb yard at treatment plant is full; commercial operators will have to go elsewhere after Jan. 1

November 26, 2024

Oronogo Board schedules use tax to be placed on the April 8 ballot

November 26, 2024

Webb City observes Veterans Day

November 14, 2024

Council votes to demolish downtown building in case agreement with owner can’t be reached

November 13, 2024

Oronogo Board considers asking voters to approve a use tax for public safety

November 13, 2024

Veteran tributes begin Sunday with free brunch served by Legion and VFW

November 6, 2024

Jasper County exceeds statewide Republican majority, at odds on sports betting, abortion and increasing the minimum wage

November 6, 2024

Polar Bear Express tickets go on sale Saturday

October 30, 2024

Chamber hands out annual awards

October 30, 2024

Mayor says, ‘It’s going to be a great season’

October 30, 2024

Oronogo Board approves purchase of two new police vehicles

October 30, 2024

After being repaired, Red Caboose returns to King Jack Park in a better place

October 30, 2024

No excuse needed to vote now through the day before the Nov. 5 election

October 28, 2024

Nov. 5 voting guide links

October 28, 2024

2025 city budget accepted on first reading

October 17, 2024

Wreaths Across America set for Dec. 14 at Mt. Hope Cemetery

October 16, 2024

Big Boy’s big wheels keep on turning

October 16, 2024

Former bank contents (besides the money) sold at auction

October 9, 2024

City Hall is more accessible

October 9, 2024

Webb City Christmas Parade has a new sponsor… Webb City

October 3, 2024

‘Men of No Reputation’ author to speak here Saturday, Oct. 12

October 2, 2024

Perfect night for Paint the Town Red Parade

September 25, 2024

Cardinal Valley’s restoration is a story that needs to be told says filmmaker

September 25, 2024

City hopes strong odor problem can be taken care of soon

September 25, 2024

Beth Ezell becomes the first female WCFD firefighter to be promoted to engineer

September 25, 2024

It’s Paint the Town Red Week

September 18, 2024

Mount Hope announces new way to search for loved ones’ graves

September 18, 2024

Soroptomists dedicate Aston Stovern’s Shape of a Woman sculpture

September 18, 2024

Construction begins on Zora Street roundabout; Hall Street closed

September 11, 2024

Council approves plan to stop Paradise Lake from drying up

September 11, 2024

New Oronogo Dollar General contractor raring to go

September 11, 2024

What do you get when you combine a roundabout with a diverging diamond?

September 11, 2024

City will try again to keep water from leaking out of Paradise Lake

September 4, 2024

SMB opens Oronogo branch bank

August 28, 2024

Liberty Tree dedicated in honor of county namesake, Sgt. William Jasper

August 28, 2024

Webb City property tax levy doesn’t change

August 28, 2024

Oronogo sewer O&M billing back to the way it was intended

August 28, 2024

EPA completes minewaste cleanup in the center of Oronogo

August 21, 2024

Whataburger pledges during grand opening to be a community partner

August 21, 2024

City expects $72,084 check as 20‑acre lawsuit comes to an end

August 14, 2024

Oronogo Board suspends sewer O&M charge for two months while it fixes the billing problem

August 14, 2024

VOTE TUESDAY

July 31, 2024

Pavers overlay a list of streets with a $1.4M contract value

July 31, 2024

City’s ‘got a lot going on’

July 24, 2024

7 Brew’s Webb City stand is open

July 24, 2024

Party on, Greystone subdivision construction is done

July 24, 2024

Where Missouri Republican candidates for governor stand on personal property taxes

July 24, 2024

Cruise-A-Palooza: When the sun goes down, the fireworks go up

July 17, 2024

Linda Sloniker says goodbye to her 43-year career in banking

July 17, 2024

Twisted lines are the apparent cause of the blackout Saturday night

July 10, 2024
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