The Marshall Democrat-News

07/25/2025

Nearly 3 inches of rain in our rain gauge already. Be safe on the roads, and make sure you have plenty of room to slow down behind other vehicles.

07/23/2025

Editor’s note: Charges contained in reports provided by law enforcement officials are not evidence of guilt. Evidence supporting charges must be presented before a jury, whose duty is to determine if the accused is guilty or not guilty of the charges.

A Slater man is behind bars after allegedly stalking and threatening a woman in an incident that began following her visit to a local ATM.

07/22/2025

Here is a list of cooling stations in Saline County available during regular business hours.
Stay safe and cool out there! 😎

📍 Marshall Public Library — 660-886-3391
📍 Salt Fork YMCA — 660-886-9622
📍 The Martin Community Center — 660-886-2630
📍 Slater City Hall — 660-529-2271
📍 Sweet Springs City Hall — 660-335-4564

07/22/2025

The Marshall City Council met Tuesday, July 15, and began the evening with the swearing-in of newly appointed council member Carter Fox. City Clerk Julie Lewis administered the oath of office.

07/21/2025

At Tuesday’s Marshall City Council meeting, Main Street President Rebecca Adams delivered a presentation on the progress, challenges and future plans of the downtown revitalization effort — highlighting both wins and areas where stronger collaboration with the city could help the movement thrive...

07/21/2025

Outdoor storm sirens will be tested throughout Saline County on Wednesday, July 23, according to the Emergency Management department. Sirens will be tested between 1:30-2 p.m., weather permitting.

07/20/2025

Little League Update No. 3

The LaCoMo East 9U baseball all-stars staved off elimination for a second time by hammering Twin City 13-2 in a loser’s bracket game Sunday in Columbia.
Now, LaCoMo East will need to defeat unbeaten Webb City two straight times Monday night. The teams meet at 5 p.m., and if LaCoMo East beats Webb City, then the two teams will play a winner-take-all game about 20 minutes following that game’s conclusion. Webb City needs to win only once.
Webb City edged LaCoMo East 5-2 in the first round of the four-team, double-elimination event on Friday.

The LaCoMo East 11U all-star baseball team came up short in its bid for a State Championship.
LaCoMo East edged Springfield 4-3 in an elimination game Sunday morning. But Daniel Boone finished off its perfect run through the four-team, double-elimination bracket by blanking LaCoMo East 13-0 and winning the title in Joplin.
LaCoMo East finished the post-season- including a perfect 3-0 to win the District 1 crown - with a 5-2 record.

07/20/2025

Both LaCoMo East all-star baseball teams are still alive and play today in their respective State Tournaments.

Here are the updated 9U and 11U brackets, courtesy LaCoMo East Little League.

07/20/2025

Update No. 2 on the 9U Little League State Baseball Tournament at Daniel Boone Little League Ball Park in Columbia.

After the 9U LaCoMo East all-stars dropped their first game in the state tournament to Webb City (District 2) by a 5-2 count Friday, they rebounded to outscore Daniel Boone (District 4) 13-9 in an elimination game Saturday.

LaCoMo East plays another elimination game versus Twin City at 10 a.m. Sunday. The winner stays alive and will play again at 5 p.m. Monday. The loser is out of the tournament.

07/19/2025

LITTLE LEAGUE UPDATE:

The 9U and 11U LaCoMo East Little League all-star baseball teams have begun play in their respective state tournaments.

The 11U all-stars have won one and lost one thus far in their four-team, double-elimination event on Sunny Jim Field in Joplin.

LaCoMo East, the District 1 winner, lost its opener 4-2 to the Daniel Boone all-stars, the District 4 champion, Friday night.

Saturday morning, LaCoMo East pounded out a 19-3 four-inning win over Hillsboro, the District 3 winner, in an elimination game. Hillsboro is out of the tournament.

LaCoMo East plays the loser of Springfield (District 2) and Daniel Boone in another elimination game at 10 a.m. Sunday.

The 9U LaCoMo East all-stars dropped their first game in the state tournament at Daniel Boone Little League Ball Park in Columbia to Webb City (District 2) by a 5-2 count.

LaCoMo East plays an elimination versus Daniel Boone (District 4) game at 5 p.m. today. The winner stays alive and will play again at 10 a.m. Sunday. The loser is out of the tournament.

07/18/2025

Find the 2025 Cattle Show photo gallery on our website to get a closer look at the event! Congratulations to exhibitors, who put a tremendous amount of effort into working with their animals throughout the year, and enjoy the rest of the fair!

The Saline County Fair Cattle Show took place Friday, July 18, at the Saline County Fairground, while hogs, sheep and goats comfortably rested. Results will… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

07/18/2025

Youths were working hard keeping their livestock calm this morning at the Saline County Fair Cattle Show. Check out our website later for photo galleries of the fairgrounds!