City of Carthage

In response to recent comments on social media, the City of Carthage would like to clarify that HR Director Michael Miller has followed the legal guidance provided by the City’s ...

During a closed session held at the conclusion of the Carthage City Council meeting on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, by the recommendation of the Mayor and the unanimous consent of the...

The City of Carthage invites community-minded residents to apply to serve on its various boards and commissions. These volunteer roles provide an opportunity to get involved in lo...

The Downtown Square Sidewalks and Streetscaping Restoration Project continues to move forward, with crews finishing up the exterior sidewalk areas. The project’s completion d...

The City of Carthage officially received Missouri Blue Shield designation from the Missouri Department of Public Safety. This prestigious honor recognizes Missouri communities tha...

The City of Carthage recently received a Community Forestry Cost-Share grant from the Missouri Department of Conservation, aimed at enhancing urban forests and promoting the many b...

CARTHAGE, Missouri (5-15-25) – The Arbor Day Foundation named Carthage a 2024 Tree City USA in honor of its commitment to plant, grow, and maintain trees to benefit its community....

The City of Carthage announces that the lawsuit filed in the case of Dagnan vs. City of Carthage has been settled. The Midwest Public Risk Management Fund (MPR), which provide...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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, ...

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...

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

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...

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...