Liberator football went into three overtimes against Nevada tonight, falling 40-38. When one team scored, so did the other, until Nevada’s last two-point conversion. Find more photos and coverage of the night in the Wednesday, Nov. 10, issue of the BH-FP.

Liberator football captured the win against Warrensburg tonight 31-14. Moving along in the district’s bracket, Bolivar will face Nevada in the semifinals round Friday, Nov. 5. Find more coverage of the night in the Wednesday, Nov. 3, issue of the BH-FP. .

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Liberator football faced West Plains tonight, falling 49-7 to the Zizzers. West Plains kept the lead since the first half, but Bolivar did score in the second half. Find more photos and coverage of the night in the Wednesday, Oct. 27, issue of the BH-FP.

Liberator football took on Kickapoo tonight but fell 21-7. The Chiefs owned the lead, but Bolivar kept fighting, scoring a touchdown with just 30 seconds left. Find more photos and coverage of the night in the Wednesday, Oct. 20, issue of the BH-FP. .

Liberator football obliterated the scoreboard tonight in its win against Hillcrest 48-7. Having made the first touchdown of the night, the team had sealed its win. Find more photos and coverage of the night in the Wednesday, Oct. 13, issue of the BH-FP.

Liberator football went hunting tonight in its game against Waynesville, where it came out victorious 24-20. The claws came out, but the Liberators didn’t back down. Find more photos and coverage of the night in the Wednesday, Oct. 6, issue of the BH-FP. .

UPDATE AS OF 12:30 P.M. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 29: Lt. Roger Barron with the Bolivar Police Department said both teenagers have been located safe in California. He said the investigation into the situation "is ongoing." 

The Bolivar Police Department is asking the community’s help as officers search for two missing teenagers.

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has issued an endangered silver advisory for a missing Polk County man.

Liberator football had its homecoming game against Camdenton tonight, and even after Bolivar pulled up close at the end, the Lakers took the win 49-42. Find photos of the parade and more coverage of the night in the Wednesday, Sept. 29, issue of the BH-FP.

A Bolivar man faces felony charges after allegedly shooting and killing his uncle at a Polk County residence over the weekend.

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a homicide investigation after a man was shot and killed in the county on Saturday, Sept. 18.

Liberator football charged the field tonight, but it became Glendale’s prey, losing 42-27 on Friday, Sept. 17. Bolivar started strong, but the Falcons soared into the win. Find more coverage of the night in the Wednesday, Sept. 22, issue of the BH-FP.

Liberator football pushed and pulled against the Yellowjackets tonight, but Lebanon came out on top 27-15. Bolivar brought its bug spray tonight, but Lebanon brought its stinger. Find more photos in tomorrow’s edition of the BH-FP.

Liberator football riles the crowd with a 35-0 win over Parkview on Friday, Sept. 3. The game had two weather delays, but the Liberators didn't let that stop them. Find more photos and coverage of the night in the Wednesday, Sept. 8, issue of the BH-FP.

Get the latest news, sports, obituaries and special interest features in the Wednesday, Sept. 1, edition of The Bolivar Herald-Free Press.

Liberator football started their 2021-22 season tonight against Rolla's Bulldogs Friday, Aug. 27. The Liberators scored a few touchdowns, but Rolla started and finished in the lead 36-20. Find more photos in tomorrow's edition of the BH-FP.

Get the latest news, sports, obituaries and special interest features in the Wednesday, Aug. 25, issue of the Bolivar Herald-Free Press.

Get the latest news, sports, obituaries and special interest features in this Saturday, Aug. 21, edition of the Bolivar Herald-Free Press.