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The City of Maryville has officially appointed Ryan Heiland as City Manager, a unanimous decision by the City Council on June 9th. Heiland, who has served the community for over 13 years and as interim city manager since March 2025, brings extensive experience in urban planning and municipal operations. Mayor Dannen Merrill expressed confidence in…

The St. Joseph Juneteenth Committee concluded its performances of “Our Town” at the Missouri Theater, imbuing the classic American play with contemporary relevance for Juneteenth. Director Mike Wilson intentionally cast a diverse ensemble of Black and white actors, symbolizing progress and unity within the traditional small-town narrative. The production resonated deeply with both cast and…

An 18-year-old male was hospitalized with injuries after a vehicle he was driving at a high rate of speed crashed near South Noyes Boulevard and Renick Street in St. Joseph on Wednesday, June 11, around 9:00 p.m. Witnesses reported the vehicle was traveling at excessive speeds before the accident. The driver was extricated from the…

A critical error by the Buchanan County Clerk’s Office has nullified the recently approved Proposition KIDS bond issue, which would have provided $2 million for the Buchanan County R-IV School District. The district must now re-run the exact same ballot measure on August 5, 2025, to secure the much-needed funding for projects like stadium lighting…

At the June 2 Hopkins City Council meeting, discussions ranged from an inaccessible city safe holding signed ordinances, leading to a tabled motion on truck and trailer parking restrictions, to addressing overdue water and sewer accounts. The council voted to implement a $300 deposit for new water service and explore payment plans for delinquent accounts.…