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The Missouri Department of Transportation will close the Route VV Platte River Bridge near Conception starting Monday, June 22, for a bridge replacement project. The closure is expected to last through early November 2026, and motorists are advised to seek alternate routes during this time.

A multi-agency law enforcement operation in Maryville, Missouri, has resulted in the safe recovery of an endangered 16-year-old and the arrest of four individuals. While executing search warrants at a local residence, authorities apprehended a wanted fugitive and seized illegal drugs alongside multiple firearms, including an untraceable “ghost gun”. The four suspects are now facing…

The Missouri Department of Transportation has outlined its road maintenance and construction plans across Northwest Missouri for the week of June 15th through the 21st. The upcoming schedule includes widespread lane reductions and daily road closures, highlighted by resurfacing on U.S. Route 136 and long-term bridge replacements in Buchanan and Caldwell counties. Officials are urging…

A man wanted for failing to register as a sex offender was arrested in St. Joseph, Missouri, on Monday following multiple police pursuits. Authorities say the suspect, Wayne Bruns, crashed into two law enforcement vehicles before breaking into a nearby home. Officers ultimately used tear gas to force Bruns out of the residence and take…

The National Weather Service has confirmed that two EF-0 tornadoes struck parts of Clay and Jackson counties on Saturday evening. Damage surveys show the twisters touched down near Avondale and Liberty, bringing maximum wind speeds of 85 mph. Officials report that damage from the severe storms was primarily limited to trees, and no injuries were…