Sep 15, 2009 | Springfield News Leader
Lamar man, 84, found in strip mine water, patrol says
A Barton County man was found drowned Sunday afternoon after going fishing at a strip mine, according to a Missouri State Water Patrol report.
Spend 'Night on the Prairie' Saturday
A night session on life in the tallgrass prairie will be held Saturday at Prairie State Park near Mindenmines by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
Woman, two children injured in crash
Three people were injured Tuesday in Barton County after a vehicle hit a deer in the road, ran off the road and overturned, according to the Missouri Highway Patrol.
Experience 'Night on the Prairie' July 31 or Aug. 8 at Prairie State Park
Get out and explore nightlife on a tallgrass prairie on either Friday, July 31 or Saturday, Aug.
Kansas teen hurt in Barton County rollover
A Kansas teenager was seriously injured today in Barton County when her vehicle ran off the road and overturned, and she was ejected from the car, the Missouri Highway Patrol said.
'Border Disorder' scheduled for June 13
The uncertainty of living on Missouri's western border during the Civil War will be recreated during the 'Border Disorder' event on Saturday, June 13 at Prairie State Park near Mindenmines.
Prairie wildflower hikes planned
Discover colorful wildflowers and learn about prairie plants on guided hikes this summer at Prairie State Park, near Mindenmines.
Prairie State Park offers wildflower hikes
Wild plant fans can learn more about prairie flowers during three sessions this month, in July and in August at Prairie State Park near Mindenmines.