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The Missouri State Highway Patrol dive team recovered a body and a vehicle from Smithville Lake on Tuesday afternoon. Following a request from the Platte County Sheriff’s Office, divers worked for several hours to complete the recovery by 2:30 p.m. Authorities stated that the dive team is typically brought in after an initial investigation has…

An 18-year-old motorcyclist was issued several citations following a Sunday night collision with an unmarked Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office vehicle in St. Joseph. Local police report the teen was operating a small motorcycle without a helmet or lights when he struck the investigator’s vehicle at the intersection of Faraon and 9th streets. The motorcyclist was…

A 33-year-old inmate remains in critical condition following a self-harm attempt at the Buchanan County Jail on Sunday evening. Staff discovered the woman in her cell around 6:45 p.m. and provided immediate medical aid until emergency responders arrived to transport her to Mosaic Life Care. The Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office has not yet released the…

St. Joseph Christian School has suspended classes until Tuesday following a significant spike in flu cases among students and staff. Administrators opted for the closure after daily absences climbed to over 100 students, reflecting a broader trend of “very high” respiratory illness activity across Missouri. Local health officials continue to recommend frequent handwashing and proper…

The St. Joseph School District Board of Education has voted 5-2 to approve a contract extension for Superintendent Gabe McGinnis. The new agreement extends his leadership through June 30, 2029, adding one year to his previous contract. While a majority of the board supported the extension, members Whitney Lanning and LaTonya Williams cast the two…