The Sweet Springs Herald

04/09/2025

Due to a press breakdown, The Sweet Springs Herald will be one day late this week.
Sorry for any inconvenience !!!

03/28/2025

03/07/2025

ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE

BRIDGE COLLAPSED IN SALINE COUNTY

200th Road West of Hwy EE South, and East of Echo Lane is closed due to a collapsed bridge.
Please use an alternate route and the Saline County Commission apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.

02/17/2025

HAPPY PRESIDENT’S DAY!

Presidents Day is celebrated on the third Monday of February. It was created to commemorate George Washington’s birthday and became an official federal holiday in 1879.

02/10/2025

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning.

Affected Area
Portions of east central and northeast Kansas and central, north central, northeast, northwest, and west central Missouri
Description..WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TUESDAY NIGHT TO 9 PM CST WEDNESDAY...

WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. Locally higher amounts will be possible.

WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Kansas and central, north central, northeast, northwest, and west central Missouri.

WHEN...From midnight Tuesday Night to 9 PM CST Wednesday.

IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions are expected to impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

02/03/2025

As of 2:33 pm, highway was reported as still closed

02/03/2025

Governor Orders Flags at Half-Staffed in Honor of Local Fallen Fire Fighter

Governor Mike Kehoe ordered U.S. and Missouri flags be flown at half-staff at government buildings in Pettis and Saline counties, the Fire Fighters Memorial of Missouri in Kingdom City, and firehouses statewide on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, from sunrise to sunset in honor of West Central Missouri Fire Protection District of Saline and Pettis Counties Captain Christopher Mykel Clevenger.
“Christopher Clevenger felt a calling to public service early in life, joining the West Central Missouri Fire Protection District of Saline and Pettis Counties as a volunteer firefighter when he was just 18 years old,” Governor Mike Kehoe said. “As he established a career, raised a family, and coached youth sports, volunteering in the fire service and protecting the public remained an essential part of his life. Claudia and I are deeply saddened by his passing at just 33 years of age. Captain Clevenger’s commitment to serving others will be a lasting part of his legacy."
Captain Clevenger died of a medical emergency on January 26, 2025, after responding to an emergency call as a member of the West Central Missouri Fire Protection District of Saline and Pettis Counties the previous afternoon.

01/08/2025

ENTER OUR SNOWMAN CONTEST
Send a photo of the kids with their snowman!!

Parents, grab your camera and snap a shot of your children’s snowman creations and/or Sledding photos! Send your photos to **[email protected]** along with the names and ages of the children who built it, parent names, address, and a contact phone number.
The Snowman will be entered in our Best Snowman Contest!!
Please remember to keep safety in mind as the temperatures drop—while the cold weather can be exciting, it's important to dress warmly and stay safe. Don’t worry—the snow will still be there once it warms up a bit! We look forward to seeing your snowy masterpieces

01/05/2025

**Snowman & Sledding Photo Submissions Wanted!**

Parents, grab your camera and snap a shot of your children’s snowman creations and/or Sledding photos! Send your photos to **[email protected]** along with the names and ages of the children who built it, parent names, address, and a contact phone number. Please remember to keep safety in mind as the temperatures drop—while the cold weather can be exciting, it's important to dress warmly and stay safe. Don’t worry—the snow will still be there once it warms up a bit! We look forward to seeing your snowy masterpieces

01/05/2025