Sparta has a lower overall crime rate than the vast majority of U.S. cities. For comparison, the national total crime rate is 2,489 incidents for every 100,000 people. Sparta's overall crime rate is ...

SPARTA (WKBT) — The mayor of Sparta will seek a second term, she announced over the weekend. Kristen Gust was elected two years ago to lead the city in Monroe County. “Over the past several years, we ...

The state auditor released her audit of Sparta Wednesday, giving the city the worst rating available — "poor." Residents of the small town in Christian County petitioned for the audit in 2015. The ...

SPARTA, Mich. — After 142 years as a village, Sparta is considering a change in governmental status. A committee has recommended that the West Michigan community move up to city status. Village ...

The police chief in Sparta submitted his resignation and will leave the department on Dec. 14, the city's mayor told the News-Leader on Wednesday. The move comes after Chief Andrew Spencer was placed ...

SPARTA, Mich. — A committee set up to explore what it would look like for the Village of Sparta to become a full city government wrapped up its months-long work, adopting its final report, and ...

SPARTA, Wis. (WKBT) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has unveiled a new accessible safety rest area along westbound Interstate 90 in Monroe County, marking a significant investment in ...

SPARTA, Wis. (WEAU) - The Sparta Police Department is informing the public of a sex offender that is set to be released. Sex offender 45-year-old Samuel Nichols will be homeless in the City of Sparta ...

SPARTA, Mich. (WOOD) — After more than a century as a village, Sparta could soon become a city. A citizen advisory committee is recommending the change after weighing the pros and cons. The drafted ...

SPARTA, Mo. — At one time, a town in the Ozarks was without a police department. For five months, Sparta didn’t have any officers and criminals took advantage, breaking into the empty police ...