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St. Joseph firefighters came to the rescue of a dog named Fred after he wandered onto a frozen pond and fell through the ice in his owner’s backyard. Owners believe the dog had been trapped in the freezing water for nearly thirty minutes before crews arrived on the scene. The department reports that after a…

A new legislative proposal in Missouri, Bill 2278, seeks to change how high school interscholastic activities are governed. The bill would require that any statewide association facilitating these events be overseen by a board of directors appointed by the Governor with Senate approval, rather than by independent selection. Under the plan, these directors would serve…

The City of Maryville is partnering with local Lions Clubs to replace aging equipment at Mozingo Lake Recreation Park with a new all-inclusive playground. The project targets the Lions Shelter area, where existing structures installed in 2002 were recently deemed unsafe and broken. Officials are currently seeking grant funding for the initiative and hope to…

The City of St. Joseph is introducing a new safety program designed to reduce crime and improve security across local parks through environmental design changes. The initiative focuses on preventative measures like improved lighting, better sightlines, and increased patrols to address concerns that nearly two-thirds of residents feel unsafe in parks at night. Officials say…

Jackson County lawmakers are considering a controversial ordinance that would prohibit most law enforcement officers from concealing their faces or badges while on duty, with limited exceptions for undercover or tactical work. Legislature Chair Manny Abarca III argues the measure is a necessary step to ensure uniform accountability and protect civil liberties. However, the proposal…