Buffalo Alderman James Ferrell passed away May 24 at the age of 90. In the April election, he was re-elected to his Ward 3 position on the Buffalo Board of Aldermen. He had served the past 19 years on the board. more

Lee Ella Oglesbee and Mary (Oglesbee) Hunt recently competed in the “Over 40” category of the same dance competition they used to compete in as children — I Love Dance. more

In 2022, the Wingo family established a nonprofit organization with a mission of helping families with children with disabilities. Inspired by their 8-year-old son, and hoping to pay forward the generosity they’ve received, enGAGE Mobility offers funding for wheelchair-accessible vehicles to families in need. Less than six months after its inception, enGAGE is issuing its first grant to a deserving family in the Kansas City area in the amount of $50,000. more

State Rep. Jim Kalberloh was the featured speaker at the annual Cross Timbers Memorial Day Service, which drew about 40 to 50 people to the Cross Timbers square on the morning of Monday, May 29. The service is organized by American Legion Post 623 of Cross Timbers. more

Who in your life has inspired you the most? more

State of Missouri vs. Matthew D. Fleetwood more

A country boy in the FBI more

A bison art contest was held this year in conjunction with the annual Buffalo Art Walk and Craft Fair. The pieces of art were voted on at the art walk event, and the winners of various age categories were announced after voting closed. more

What was your first job? more

Two community organizations have teamed together to build a home for a deserving family in Buffalo. Dallas County Habitat for Humanity Affiliate has been building homes with partner families in Buffalo since 1995. In 2023 the Dallas County R-1 School District joined with them to help build the 2022-23 home; the construction technology class from the Dallas County Technical Center began helping Habitat. more