Larry Paul Dean Griffin, born in 1985, Tunas, was charged by Dallas County Prosecuting Attorney Jonathan D. Barker in Dallas County Circuit Court with the class B felony of domestic assault in the first degree and the felony of armed criminal action on or about January 10, 2024. more

Making her mark in the community, Alex Kueck is a beacon of success right here in our hometown. Her story is one of resilience and community spirit. Alex is a realtor at Main Street Realty here in Buffalo and is taking on the market head-on. Alex will also represent Buffalo to the Ozark Board of Realtors for a community fundraising project for Dallas County And is also a new Buffalo Chamber and community member for the annual Celtic festival. Alex's business ventures come from a deep passion for livestock and agriculture from a young age; she has always been active in the community, helping with fundraising for local breast cancer communities, teaching youth to ride horseback, supporting local businesses, and so much more. She is dedicated to her thriving enterprises, including her Quarter Horse breeding program, equine business, and now real estate. She's making waves in the local business scene and leaving a mark on our community. Come visit her in the office at Main Street Realty. more

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We would like to thank everyone for their help on the Jeremiah 4 game sweeper. This is our second annual sweeper, and we'd like to thank all the people that donated and participated in the tournament. more

The Dallas County Cattlemen would like to thank everyone that attended our meeting on Tuesday, March 12. more

Springfield storyteller, writer, and sports enthusiast Ethan Bryan recently addressed the Buffalo Rotary at a meeting. more

The Dallas County Cattlemen's Association (DCCA) was very honored to host Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe at the group's March 12th meeting held at Prairie Grove School south of Buffalo.   more

Jordan Tucker, Buffalo, will participate in the 2024 Missouri Agribusiness Academy. more

The Dallas County Association of Southern Baptist (DCASB) Women’s Ministry team has planned two special meeting dates during 2024. more

Isaiah 58:7 Mission Pantry is giving Resurrection baskets to 60 families in need. Call 417-733-6555 to get on the list before the deadline of March 24. Pick-up will be from 5 to 6 p.m. on March 29, at 1235 State Hwy. 64 in Tunas. more

On March 13, 2024, at 11:40 a.m., on US 65 one half mile north of Buffalo, Belva Skinner, 68, Buffalo, was headed southbound in a 2009 Toyota Camry when she swerved to avoid a branch in the road. Skinner skidded across the center of the road and struck a 2014 GMC Acadia driven by Melinda J. Walton, 47, Springfield who had two passengers the ages of 15 and 16, also from Springfield. Skinner faced fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Walton suffered serious injuries and her passengers suffered moderate injuries. All three individuals were taken to Mercy Hospital in Springfield. The impact totaled both vehicles and they were towed from the scene. Skinner was wearing a safety device, Walton and the two passengers were not. more

The local CarePortal has experienced a lot of immediate help for children in the foster care system and families in need. Thanks to social workers who vet and submit requests on CarePortal, the first year for Dallas County CarePortal was solid and positive. more