
April 18, 2025
The City of Carthage is excited to share that it has been awarded a $750,000 Downtown Revitalization Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). This funding will allow the City to e...

April 15, 2025
On this day, April 15th, 1985, the City of Carthage Street Department welcomed Keith Wheat to the team — and what a journey it’s been! For the past 40 years , Keith has been a ded...

April 9, 2025
The City of Carthage is nearing completion of a proactive tree removal project supported by the Community Forestry Cost-Share program through the Missouri Department of Conservatio...
March 26, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Carthage, MO – The Carthage City Council has officially appointed Traci Cox as City Administrator during its meeting on Tuesday, March 25. Cox has been s...

March 12, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 12, 2025 Carthage, MO – The City of Carthage is proud to announce that Jason Martin has been officially appointed as Fire Chief during the March 11,...

February 14, 2025
We are pleased to announce that Traci Cox, Interim City Administrator, has been honored with the prestigious 30-Year Missouri LAGERS Coin in recognition of her outstanding dedi...

February 3, 2025
On January 28th, a significant milestone was achieved in our community with the dedication of the Safe Haven Baby Box. This heartwarming event symbolizes not only hope and compass...

February 3, 2025
The City of Carthage has received a Community Forestry Cost-Share grant from the Missouri Department of Conservation to support local urban forestry efforts. With this funding, ...

January 9, 2025
Proclamation In Honor of Helen Hubbard on the Occasion of Her 105th Birthday WHEREAS, on January 8, 2025, Helen Hubbard will celebrate an extraordinary milestone, marking 105 ye...

October 30, 2024
Click here to view the full Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Judgement in the Impeachment Hearing of Mayor Dan Rife.

September 12, 2024
Carthage Parks are receiving new signage, while honoring the heritage of Carthage and its beautiful Carthage “Marble”. It was found that the locally quarried limestone with its st...

September 11, 2024
The City of Carthage is adopting a Vision Zero Commitment with the goal of eliminating fatal and serious injury crashes by 2035. This includes the city’s public works team and...

September 6, 2024
A HUGE THANK YOU to the Carthage community for making our MDA Boot Block a success! Because of you we collected $4,060.83 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association! The little girl ...

September 3, 2024
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August 22, 2024
As we continue to tell the story of the Marian Days festival, it is essential to talk about the work that goes into ensuring a safe experience for all those who partake. As the ons...

August 20, 2024
For over 40 years the Carthage Police Department (CPD) has been instrumental in helping support the Fathers at the CRM in coordinating logistics and ensuring a safe Marian Days fes...

August 16, 2024
The beautiful tent city of Marian Days seems to just appear; however, months of preparation go into transforming the amazing CRM grounds into a bustling city. The Fathers at the C...

August 9, 2024
Last week the City of Carthage had the honor of hosting thousands upon thousands of Vietnamese families to our beautiful community for Marian Days. Marian Days is a festival and a...

May 30, 2024
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May 24, 2024
Ryan Huntley began his career with the Carthage Fire Department almost 24 years ago. Throughout his career he has held the following positions: Firefighter, Engineer, Lieutenant...
