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A judge has denied a request for a preliminary injunction meant to halt the St. Joseph School District’s ongoing reorganization plan. During a court hearing last week, the plaintiff group, “We the People,” presented testimony from concerned parents and district staff, which was challenged by defense attorneys. After hearing arguments from both sides, including testimony…

Strong overnight storms in St. Joseph, Missouri, created some unusual sights for residents in a Southside neighborhood. High winds picked up a tin shed and wrapped it around a telephone pole on Carnegie Street, while also tossing a nearby trampoline into a separate utility pole across the street. Fortunately, neither incident resulted in any injuries…

The City of Barnard is undergoing a formal performance audit following an initial investigation that uncovered evidence of potential financial wrongdoing. State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick announced the review was sparked by a credible whistleblower complaint regarding missing cash deposits for water and sewer receipts over several years. Officials say the audit will thoroughly examine the…

A 36-year-old Kansas City, Kansas man has died after suffering a medical event while being taken into police custody on Thursday. Buchanan County deputies initially responded to a domestic disturbance call involving Marcus Alan Caldwell, who authorities report became combative and attempted to disarm an officer. After being handcuffed on the ground, Caldwell stopped breathing…

St. Joseph city officials are collaborating with the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) on plans to reconstruct Interstate 229, but have raised concerns regarding the potential economic impact. The current proposal, estimated at $120 million, would de-designate the interstate and replace the 43-year-old downtown double-decker bridges with a four-lane, mostly at-grade roadway. City leaders are…