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Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has appointed local executive Eric Bruder to the Missouri Western State University Board of Governors. Bruder currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer for Herzog and has previously sat on multiple local education boards. The MWSU alumnus was one of nine state appointments announced by the governor this week to fill…

The Missouri Department of Transportation has scheduled a series of roadwork projects across Northwest Missouri from September 14th through September 20th. Impacted areas include major corridors such as Interstates 29 and 35, where drivers can expect temporary lane reductions, width restrictions, and periodic road closures for resurfacing and bridge repairs. Transportation officials advise motorists to…

The Missouri Department of Transportation has started a fall resurfacing project on Nodaway County Routes E, EE, and Route 46. Motorists should prepare for delays, as crews will reduce traffic to a single lane using flaggers and pilot cars, and enforce a ten-foot width restriction. Construction on Route E began earlier this week, work on…

The St. Joseph School District has initiated its 2026 long-range facilities planning process, bringing together staff and local residents to gather input on future district needs. Two newly formed committees—composed of district employees and community members—met Tuesday with consulting firm DLR Group to discuss priorities. Additional feedback sessions involving staff, students, and the public are…

Authorities in Platte County, Missouri, have temporarily suspended their manhunt for 37-year-old Michael A. Hull due to dangerous, extreme heat. Hull is wanted on an outstanding felony warrant after fleeing a weekend traffic stop, which resulted in a minor injury to a Weston police officer. Following a 12-hour search that prompted local school closures and…