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St. Joseph fire officials are urging residents to avoid the Sugar Lake area near Lewis and Clark Village as crews battle a significant grass fire. The blaze has already destroyed one abandoned home, though the specific cause of the ignition remains under investigation. Buchanan County Emergency Coordinator Bill Brinton noted that while the lake’s high…

Missouri Western State University faces a potential $6 million reduction in state funding under a new budget proposal approved by the House Budget Committee. House Bill 2003 seeks to tie university allocations directly to student enrollment numbers, a shift that would favor larger institutions while decreasing Missouri Western’s recommended budget to approximately $21.12 million. The…

A 32-year-old woman is being held without bond on a first-degree arson charge following a fatal house fire in St. Joseph last week. Authorities identified the victim as Ora Schroff, who was found dead after first responders arrived at the multi-family complex on North 10th Street on March 11. Police state that surveillance footage linked…

A 33-year-old Iowa man died Sunday night following a single-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 169 in Grant City. Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the driver was traveling too fast for road conditions when his pickup truck overturned, ejecting him from the vehicle. Authorities confirmed the victim was not wearing a seat belt at the time…

The St. Joseph Board of Education met Monday for a special work session to discuss expanding student opportunities and employee benefits for the 2026–2027 school year. Key proposals include the addition of law enforcement and aircraft mechanics programs at Hillyard Technical Center, as well as a new agreement with the YMCA to provide up to…