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A 42-year-old woman and a 43-year-old man were killed in a vehicle crash Sunday morning in DeKalb County. According to officials, the woman’s car was traveling east on U.S. Highway 36 when it struck a load being towed by a commercial truck crossing the intersection. Both occupants of the car were pronounced dead at the…

Clay County officials have issued a swim advisory for the Camp Branch and Little Platte beaches at Smithville Lake due to elevated E. coli levels. The bacteria, which can naturally increase following heavy rainfall or wildlife activity, prompted the county to post warning signs advising against swimming. Officials say the water is tested every two…

St. Joseph police responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Faraon and North 12th Street around 8 p.m. Thursday evening. Both drivers, who were the only occupants of their vehicles, were transported to a local hospital to be treated for minor injuries. The collision also brought down a wooden pole supporting a traffic…

The Missouri Western State University Board of Governors has formed a search committee and is officially accepting applications for its seventh president. The national search follows the retirement of former president Elizabeth Kennedy, with Patt Lilly currently filling the role as interim president. Board Chair Bill Grimwood will lead the committee, which consists of university…

St. Joseph police are investigating an incident that occurred around midnight Wednesday in the 2800 block of North 7th Street. One person was taken to the hospital with unconfirmed injuries, but they have since been treated and released. Authorities are still working to determine the exact cause of the incident and whether a suspect is…