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The Missouri State Highway Patrol is warning drivers to expect heavy traffic over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, with Wednesday and Sunday projected to be the busiest travel days. Troopers will be on Missouri roadways for Operation C.A.R.E. (Crash Awareness and Reduction Effort) to enforce traffic laws and assist motorists. Drivers are reminded to observe speed…

The Skidmore Food Pantry has scheduled a distribution event for Friday, November 21, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Newton Hall. This service is available to residents of the Nodaway-Holt school district. Additionally, senior boxes will be available for pickup during the event.

Two St. Joseph women were arrested Wednesday afternoon on North Belt Highway following a narcotics investigation by local law enforcement. Tyra Rich, 26, was arrested on outstanding felony warrants, while a second woman was also taken into custody. Investigators confirmed finding a sizable quantity of fentanyl and a firearm inside the vehicle the women were…

The Greater Maryville Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a Scarecrow Hunt on November 29th to encourage shopping on Small Business Saturday. Twelve participating Chamber member businesses will hide small scarecrows, and customers who find them are encouraged to take a selfie and post it to social media for a chance to win a $50 gift…

The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce is set to host a new Economic Development Summit featuring Dr. Chris Kuehl, Co-Founder of Armada Corporate Intelligence, as the keynote speaker. The event will take place on Wednesday, December 3, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Missouri Western State University’s Fulkerson Center. Registration includes lunch and is…