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The Nodaway County Regional Council is hosting a free household hazardous waste collection event on Saturday, October 17th, from 8 a.m. to noon at the county’s Maintenance Barn in Maryville. Residents of Atchison, Gentry, Holt, Nodaway, and Worth counties can drop off items such as paints, batteries, and automotive fluids, provided they bring a valid…

Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas, recently celebrated the opening of the new Moritz Library with a special dedication ceremony. The newly completed facility provides students with modern classrooms, study spaces, and a traditional collection of physical books. The event featured remarks from several guest speakers, including Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett, who encouraged students…

A 46-year-old Osborn man is hospitalized with serious injuries following a two-vehicle crash early Wednesday morning just south of Clarksdale. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that a Nissan Altima failed to yield at the intersection of U.S. Highway 36 and Route 31, striking the side of the man’s Harley-Davidson. The motorcyclist, who was reportedly…

St. Joseph city leaders are taking the next step toward regulating data centers by considering two consulting contracts to help draft new local zoning rules. The City Council will hear the first reading of the proposed ordinances on Monday, building on a year-long pause on new data center applications that began in July. If approved,…

A 38-year-old man was seriously injured Tuesday evening after being ejected from his motorcycle in Amazonia. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the driver lost control of his Harley Davidson while attempting a turn at the intersection of Route K and Route T. Authorities note the man was not wearing a helmet at the…

The St. Joseph Police Department and the Missouri State Highway Patrol recently teamed up for a targeted enforcement operation to curb hazardous driving and deter local crime. Utilizing ground units and a highway patrol helicopter, officers conducted nearly ninety traffic stops that led to dozens of citations, warnings, and multiple warrant arrests. Police Chief Paul…

Drivers in St. Joseph should expect delays and plan alternate routes this Saturday, September 26, as the St. Joseph Marathon gets underway at 7 a.m. The race will prompt temporary road closures along several major routes, including portions of Francis Street, Ashland Avenue, and the local parkway system. Organizers have already notified residents living along…

A Fairfax, Missouri, man is currently being held without bond after his arrest Tuesday on charges related to grooming a minor. The Atchison County Sheriff’s Office took William Miller into custody following an investigation sparked by a referral from the Northwest Missouri Cyber Crimes Task Force. Authorities say Miller was arrested without incident and also…

A group of St. Joseph landlords is suing the city, arguing its residential rental property ordinance violates the U.S. Constitution by coercing owners into warrantless searches. An attorney for the plaintiffs stated they support basic safety inspections but believe the current law oversteps legal boundaries. The City of St. Joseph has declined to comment on…

Missouri Western State University celebrated Founder’s Day this week by opening a time capsule originally buried in 1990. The unveiling, which was delayed several years by the pandemic, revealed historical documents, university merchandise, and an audio recording from the day it was sealed. University officials plan to bury a new time capsule later this year,…