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A 65-year-old Buchanan County man is hospitalized after being shot and beaten during an argument with two men who reportedly ran over his cat. Authorities say the altercation occurred Tuesday morning when the suspects exited their vehicle, shot the victim, and assaulted him with a bicycle frame. The victim was airlifted to KU Medical Center…

Recorded measles cases in the United States have surpassed 2,300 in 2026, marking the highest number seen in 35 years. Health officials, including those from the St. Joseph Health Department, attribute this rise to decreasing vaccination rates. Symptoms of the highly contagious virus include cough, high fever, and a rash.

The St. Joseph School District Board of Education has formally passed a resolution opposing Amendment 5 on the upcoming August primary ballot. Board members raised concerns that the proposal, which would phase out the state income tax, could negatively impact state foundation funding for local public schools. While the district currently remains on budget, school…

Drivers in Nodaway County should prepare for widespread highway maintenance and potential traffic delays through early August. Resurfacing projects on U.S. Routes 71 and 136 will reduce traffic to a single lane with width restrictions, while Route VV remains fully closed at the Platte River Bridge through December. Crews are also scheduled to perform short-term…

This August 4th, Kansas voters will decide whether to overhaul how the state’s Supreme Court justices are selected. A proposed constitutional amendment would replace the current system, where the governor appoints justices from a commission’s list, with direct public elections. Supporters argue the change will empower everyday Kansans and increase accountability, while opponents warn it…