The Hickory County Commission had a full house on Thursday, Jan. 8, during their latest meeting. The gathering began at 10 a.m. in the Commission’s temporary space in the old Cherry’s Appliance …

The Hickory County Cattlemen’s meeting was held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, at Loft 925 in Elkton.  Soups  were  provided by the Hickory County Cattleman’s Board …

Skyline High School held its annual Courtwarming ceremony Friday, Jan. 9, between the junior varsity and varsity home Tiger basketball games against Stockton. Senior Sierra Allen was crowned this …

Community members in Pittsburg are sponsoring a benefit pancake breakfast in support of Assistant Pittsburg Fire Chief Michael Hannah and his family. This is being held in memory of Michael’s …

The Index staff recently spoke with the local school superintendents for an update on the school districts have been progressing and to provide the community readers with more information on how …

Residents are being urged to keep a closer eye on their belongings as a rash of break-ins have affected local storage units.   According to recent Hickory County Sheriff’s Reports, …

It is almost election time.   The 2026 Municipal Election will be Tuesday, April 7, allowing local citizens to run for offices on city councils, school boards and other tax paying entities. …

Members of the Pittsburg Community Corporation have invited the public to a meeting on Thursday, Jan. 8, at 6:30 p.m. at the Pittsburg Community Center. Board members said they would like to discuss …

A notice was posted that staring Monday, January 12, at 9 a.m. The Village of Preston may have a city wide water shut off. Residence should prepare to have no water on Monday and a boil advisory …

The Hickory County Commission gathered in their temporary quarters on Thursday, Dec. 11, where the major discussion concerned replacement of the Dorman Bridge. The meeting began at 10 a.m. on Polk …

The Wheatland Settlers Village Committee and City of Wheatland had planned to hold is annual Christmas celebration this past week on Saturday, Dec. 13, but the event had to be canceled. Volunteers …

Weaubleau Tigers Seeking Victory The Weaubleau Tigers high school boys basketball season has gotten off to a rough start with three losses. Everyone just began playing in early December, starting …

Wheatland Mules 3-3 So Far The Wheatland Mules high school boys basketball season is even with three wins and three losses. The boys began playing around Thanksgiving will a 59-48 loss to Climax …

Hermitage Hornets 3-1 So Far The Hermitage Hornets high school boys basketball team began its new season with 3-1 record after just having stared playing basketball again in late November. They …

Skyline Tigers 3-2 So Far The Skyline Tigers high school boys basketball team began its new season with 3-2 record after just having stared playing basketball again in early December. They …

Weaubleau, Wheatland and Hermitage all participated in the Hermitage Girls Basketball Tournament last week. The Lady Tigers picked up third place. The Lady Mules came home with second and the Lady …

The Hermitage City Council met on Monday, Dec. 8, at 6 p.m. at Hermitage City Hall with Mayor Richard Reeves presiding. Others in attendance were Alderpersons Tim Brenner, Mike Freeman, Richard Avery …