On September 29, during a Wright County criminal docket, Circuit Judge Craig Carter sentenced Kevin H. Hansen, 56, Ava, to 12 ...

The Douglas County Demolition Derby will return to Ava at the Douglas County Fairgrounds on Saturday, Nov. 7, with ...

The Ava Farmers Market is inviting area cooks and local supporters to take part in its upcoming Chili Cook Off, scheduled for ...

During Circuit Law Day on September 28, 2026, the Honorable Craig Carter sentenced the following defendants: ...

Area livestock producers and farmers will have an opportunity to visit with University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist Elizabeth Picking during the Ava Growers Market on Saturday, Oct. 10.

Douglas County Sheriff Chris Degase is warning area residents about suspicious emails reportedly being sent from local email addresses. According to Degase, the emails may contain malicious software ...

An Ava man arrested late in September is facing additional felony charges after authorities reported finding firearms, ammunition and approximately five pounds of processed marijuana during a search ...

A 37 year old Ava man faces multiple charges after a Douglas County deputy reported finding trash and tires placed in a county road while investigating an ongoing dispute between neighbors. John David ...

Ava R-I students and families will have a busy end to Homecoming week, with a districtwide parade Friday afternoon followed by Homecoming coronation, football and a high school dance that evening.

Young riders and barrel racers will take to the arena Saturday, Oct. 10, for a Bulls & Barrels event at the Ava Saddle Club Arena located on Saddle Club Road. The Junior Pro Bull Riders event will ...