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A driver and a juvenile passenger were hospitalized with minor injuries following a traffic accident on northbound Interstate 229 Monday afternoon. The St. Joseph Police Department issued a traffic alert just before 3:30 p.m. as the crash blocked lanes near the Eastlake Boulevard exit. Authorities advised motorists to avoid the area while emergency crews worked…

The St. Joseph School District Board of Education voted 4-2 on Monday to allow member Kim Miller to rescind her March vote reappointing her son as a teacher. The decision came despite warnings from some members that the move might violate board policy and Robert’s Rules of Order. Following the reversal, the board voted unanimously…

The St. Joseph City Council will meet Monday evening to discuss a major $19.9 million commitment for long-term closure and maintenance costs at the city’s sanitary landfill. The proposed ordinance includes plans for a vertical expansion of the facility and the incorporation of additional property to manage future waste needs. Additionally, the council will review…

Five community members have filed a lawsuit seeking to remove St. Joseph School District board member Kim Miller, alleging she violated the Missouri Constitution by voting to hire her son. The legal challenge, filed Friday, claims Miller forfeited her seat on March 24 when she approved a personnel report that included her relative, an act…

The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce has released its first-quarter report for 2026, highlighting more than $31 million in total capital investments from local businesses. Leading the growth is Triumph Foods, which is embarking on a $30 million facility expansion to increase cold storage and production capacity. Meanwhile, metal fabricator Van-Am plans to invest $1.8…