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The City of Barnard is undergoing a formal performance audit following an initial investigation that uncovered evidence of potential financial wrongdoing. State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick announced the review was sparked by a credible whistleblower complaint regarding missing cash deposits for water and sewer receipts over several years. Officials say the audit will thoroughly examine the…

A 36-year-old Kansas City, Kansas man has died after suffering a medical event while being taken into police custody on Thursday. Buchanan County deputies initially responded to a domestic disturbance call involving Marcus Alan Caldwell, who authorities report became combative and attempted to disarm an officer. After being handcuffed on the ground, Caldwell stopped breathing…

St. Joseph city officials are collaborating with the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) on plans to reconstruct Interstate 229, but have raised concerns regarding the potential economic impact. The current proposal, estimated at $120 million, would de-designate the interstate and replace the 43-year-old downtown double-decker bridges with a four-lane, mostly at-grade roadway. City leaders are…

The St. Joseph School District’s Board of Education has voted down a proposed two-tiered Career Ladder program for the upcoming school year. The measure failed in a four-to-three vote, rejecting a plan that would have reduced the maximum stipend available compared to the district’s previous three-tiered system. With no program currently in place for the…

The Maryville City Council has greenlit a $220,603 contract with Andrew Spire Construction to complete concrete panel replacements across the city. The newly approved project will fund necessary road repairs on North Clayton and Aurora Avenues. Additionally, the contract includes the installation of a new driveway at the Thomson Splash ‘N’ Play to improve access…