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Platte County officials are encouraging homeowners to verify their eligibility for a newly approved property tax credit that caps annual tax liability increases on primary residences to five percent or the rate of inflation. While no formal application is required for the 2026 tax year, county staff have automatically pre-screened parcels based on existing property…

Drivers in St. Joseph should prepare for a brief detour this week as crews conduct concrete bridge deck repairs on a busy interchange. The Missouri Department of Transportation will close the left turn lane of the northbound I-229 off-ramp to westbound U.S. 36 starting Wednesday at 7 a.m. The lane is expected to reopen by…

The St. Joseph School District Board of Education met Monday night for a work session to review key operational plans, including transportation guidelines and technology policies for the upcoming school year. Officials addressed student artificial intelligence usage, explaining that while AI remains banned on school devices due to privacy policies, the district aims to focus…

St. Joseph police are investigating an early morning incident after receiving multiple reports of shots fired near South 33rd Street early Tuesday. Responding officers found several shell casings scattered on the roadway and learned two vehicles had fled the area at high speeds. Authorities say there are currently no reports of injuries or property damage…

A recent WalletHub study ranked Missouri forty-first in the nation for its overall public school system and last in school safety, measuring factors from funding and graduation rates to active shooter threats. In response to these growing concerns, security experts are emphasizing the critical need for schools to actively invest in physical deterrents and comprehensive…