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Northbound I-229 and U.S. Route 71, along with the ramp from southbound I-29, will be closed starting Thursday morning for essential concrete replacement work. The Missouri Department of Transportation expects the closure to begin at 8 a.m. on December 18 and last until 9 a.m. on Friday, weather permitting. Motorists are advised to plan ahead…

An 18-year-old Savannah High School senior entered a not guilty plea Tuesday after being charged with a felony for allegedly brandishing a pistol on school property. Authorities state the incident occurred last Friday during a verbal altercation involving the suspect’s brother and another student. The judge maintained the $10,000 bail, and the student remains in…

The St. Joseph Police Department released its crime statistics for November, revealing a 15 percent decrease in total crime compared to the previous month. Violent crime fell by 21 percent, with authorities noting significant drops in aggravated assaults and motor vehicle thefts. However, the data also showed a slight rise in property damage and burglaries…

The St. Joseph Police Department’s Night Shift B hosted its inaugural “Cookies, Cops, and Santa Claus” event on Sunday at the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 3. Families were invited to enjoy free cookies, crafts, and photo opportunities with Santa Claus and the Grinch as part of the department’s continued focus on community engagement. Following…

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is set to graduate its latest class of recruits during a ceremony in Jefferson City later this month. Scheduled for Friday, December 19, the event will feature a keynote address from Lieutenant Governor David Wasinger and the administration of the Oath of Office by Supreme Court Judge Robin Ransom. The…