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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…

A St. Joseph man is facing multiple charges, including driving while intoxicated, following a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 29 late Saturday night. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 39-year-old Jamithunn McNeely ran his pickup truck off the roadway near mile marker 48.8 just after 11:00 p.m. McNeely, who was reportedly not wearing a seat…

A water main break at West 16th Street and Country Club Road has prompted a precautionary boil advisory for residents in northwest Maryville. Although city officials say there is no evidence of contamination, the advisory was issued following a temporary loss of water pressure in the area. Affected customers are advised to boil tap water…

The St. Joseph Museums has received a $15,000 grant from the Missouri Humanities Council to create a new outdoor interpretive trail. Designed in collaboration with the Ioway, Sac and Fox, and Kaw tribes, the pathway will feature native plants and educational signage exploring the history and heritage of the region’s Native Peoples. The project will…

The local chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution will commemorate the anniversary of the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence with a special event in St. Joseph. The James Smith Talbot Chapter will host a live reading of the historic document on Wednesday, July 8th, at 5 p.m. on the south…

The National Weather Service in Kansas City has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for portions of Missouri and Kansas through 9:00 p.m. on Friday. Forecasters warn of dangerously hot conditions, with heat index values expected to reach between 105 and 110 degrees and little cooling relief during the overnight hours. Officials urge residents to stay…

With the holiday approaching, the St. Joseph Fire Department is urging residents to practice proper firework safety to prevent injuries and accidental fires. Officials warn that the most common hazards involve children misusing fireworks and improper disposal, advising families to always light devices on flat surfaces and keep a water source nearby. For those looking…

Two St. Joseph, Missouri residents died early Sunday morning following a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on Missouri Highway 6. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a 53-year-old man lost control on a curve, causing the motorcycle to leave the roadway and strike a steep embankment. Both the driver and his 47-year-old female passenger were ejected…

The Missouri Department of Transportation has announced planned roadwork for Nodaway, Andrew, and Atchison counties for the week of June 29th, though crews will suspend most projects by noon on Friday to accommodate Independence Day travel. In Nodaway and Atchison counties, drivers should expect lane closures and 10-foot width restrictions on U.S. Routes 71 and…