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The St. Joseph School District is reporting another drop in its student population for the 2026-2027 academic year, continuing a downward trend that began over three decades ago. Current September figures show just over 9,300 K-12 students enrolled, marking a 23-percent decrease since 1990 as county birth rates decline and families increasingly utilize private, virtual,…

Eastbound U.S. 36 in St. Joseph remains closed this morning following a semi-truck crash late Tuesday night. Police say the truck overturned onto its side while taking the exit from southbound Interstate 29 to merge onto the highway. The driver suffered only minor injuries, and crews are currently working to clear the scene and reopen…

The Missouri Department of Transportation is warning drivers of immediate lane closures and delays across Northwest Missouri this week. Starting today, Interstate 29 in Holt County will be reduced to a single lane around the clock for concrete replacement through Friday. Motorists should also prepare for daytime closures today on Route O in Atchison County…

An Alabama man is facing a recommended 16-year prison sentence after being convicted of attempted child enticement in Platte County, Missouri. Forty-seven-year-old Thomas Taylor was arrested following an undercover operation in which law enforcement detectives posed online as a 16-year-old girl. Taylor was taken into custody by authorities when he arrived at a pre-arranged meeting…

The Missouri Department of Transportation is inviting residents to discuss the planned replacement of the Route 118 bridge deck over Interstate 29 in Mound City. An open house will be held on October 19 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Mound City Middle School, allowing locals to ask questions and share feedback with project leaders.…