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The National Weather Service in Kansas City has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for portions of Missouri and Kansas through 9:00 p.m. on Friday. Forecasters warn of dangerously hot conditions, with heat index values expected to reach between 105 and 110 degrees and little cooling relief during the overnight hours. Officials urge residents to stay…

With the holiday approaching, the St. Joseph Fire Department is urging residents to practice proper firework safety to prevent injuries and accidental fires. Officials warn that the most common hazards involve children misusing fireworks and improper disposal, advising families to always light devices on flat surfaces and keep a water source nearby. For those looking…

Two St. Joseph, Missouri residents died early Sunday morning following a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on Missouri Highway 6. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a 53-year-old man lost control on a curve, causing the motorcycle to leave the roadway and strike a steep embankment. Both the driver and his 47-year-old female passenger were ejected…

The Missouri Department of Transportation has announced planned roadwork for Nodaway, Andrew, and Atchison counties for the week of June 29th, though crews will suspend most projects by noon on Friday to accommodate Independence Day travel. In Nodaway and Atchison counties, drivers should expect lane closures and 10-foot width restrictions on U.S. Routes 71 and…

A local animal rescue is searching for answers after a dog was found with a gunshot wound to the nose just north of Faucett, Missouri, on Wednesday night. According to Gary Silverglat, co-founder of M’Shoogy’s and Angels, the severely injured dog was brought to their facility where veterinarians successfully removed the bullet and stabilized the…