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The Missouri Department of Transportation has released its regional roadwork schedule for the week of July 13th, featuring several active work zones across Nodaway and neighboring counties. In Nodaway County, drivers should expect lane restrictions for resurfacing on U.S. Routes 71 and 136, a long-term bridge closure on Route VV, and ditching operations on Route…

An electrical fire broke out Sunday afternoon in a utility room at the Genesis Health Clubs location on North Belt Highway in St. Joseph, Missouri. First responders quickly contained the flames, preventing any structural damage to the building. The facility’s power was shut off as a safety precaution, and the club remains temporarily closed while…

The Missouri Department of Transportation has scheduled widespread construction and maintenance projects across Northwest Missouri through July 12th. The planned work includes resurfacing, bridge deck replacements, culvert repairs, and sidewalk updates across dozens of counties, including Buchanan, Clinton, and Nodaway. Drivers should expect intermittent lane closures, narrow width restrictions, and temporary full-road detours throughout the…

A judge has scheduled a November bench trial in a lawsuit challenging the St. Joseph School District’s reorganization plan. The legal challenge, filed by the nonprofit group We the People–3 Schools Inc., claims the school board’s adoption of “Plan 4BR” is unlawful and unconstitutional. Following the denial of a preliminary injunction against the district, both…

A Nebraska man is seeking accountability after his dog was severely injured at Pup Pup K9 Training and Grooming in St. Joseph over the Fourth of July weekend, resulting in the pet having to be euthanized. According to the owner, the dog passed through a gap in a fence into an area for larger animals…