Greene County Commonwealth

Republic's Baelor Cutbirth (32) catches a 24-yard touchdown pass from Cooper Cornelsen late in the first half of the Tigers' 42-15 win at Willard on Friday. The win gave Republic its first outright conference championship since 1990. (Photo by Steve Rackley)

Fri, 10/30/2026 - 2:06pm

Tigers clinch COC West championship

Republic scored touchdowns on its first six possessions and won 42-15 at Willard on Friday to claim its first outright conference championship since 1990.

Pirate Jaden Hance climbs the ladder to attempt a tough catch in double coverage. (Photo by Ethan Gray)

Fri, 10/30/2026 - 2:04pm

Pirate football falls to Sarcoxie

The Ash Grove High School football team traveled to Sarcoxie on Friday, Oct. 23 to play their final regular season game but fell to the Bears 32-8.

Fri, 10/30/2026 - 2:02pm

Republic woman jailed for assault after disagreement over shampoo

A Republic woman has been charged with assault following an alleged disagreement over shampoo according to authorities.

Rylee Allred takes a swing with her driver at the state golf championship in Smithville. (Photo contributed)

Thu, 10/29/2026 - 2:45pm

Ash Grove senior Allred takes third place at state, falls just short of fourth state title; Pirates golf prodigy to continue career at Pitt State University

Ash Grove senior Rylee Allred, three-time state champion in girls golf, finished third at the Class 1 state tournament at Paradise Point golf course last week, Oct.