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The Missouri Department of Transportation has scheduled numerous maintenance and construction projects across Nodaway and Atchison counties for the week of October 12th through the 18th. Motorists should anticipate lane reductions and width restrictions due to extensive resurfacing work on U.S. Routes 46, 71, and 136, alongside improvements on several state routes. In Nodaway County,…

A 26-year-old man has died following an e-bike crash along a walking trail in St. Joseph on Sunday night. The incident occurred around 9:20 p.m. between Francis Street and Winner Circle, where officers found the man with serious injuries and the e-bike on top of him. He was transported to a local hospital but later…

St. Joseph fire crews swiftly extinguished a trailer fire near St. Joseph Avenue and Middleton Street Monday morning. Firefighters were called to the scene just after 10:30 a.m. and had the blaze under control within 20 minutes. While an estimated five to six occupants escaped the burning home, tragically, three dogs were found dead inside.

The St. Joseph City Council has postponed a vote on hiring two consulting firms to study zoning and development guidelines for potential data centers. The delay comes after residents raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest, prompting city officials to further investigate whether one of the recommended firms has existing business ties to data center…

St. Joseph fire crews responded to a structure fire in the city’s south end at approximately 10 a.m. on Saturday. Several units arrived to find visible smoke and flames before successfully launching an interior attack to bring the blaze under control. The investigation is ongoing, and officials have not yet released information regarding the fire’s…

Savannah residents have a chance to weigh in on a proposed outdoor court complex featuring tennis, pickleball, and basketball courts at Savannah High School. A public feedback session will take place this Thursday, October 15th, at 5:30 p.m. at the Clasbey Community Center. Community input will support the city’s application for a Land and Water…

The St. Joseph School District is reporting another drop in its student population for the 2026-2027 academic year, continuing a downward trend that began over three decades ago. Current September figures show just over 9,300 K-12 students enrolled, marking a 23-percent decrease since 1990 as county birth rates decline and families increasingly utilize private, virtual,…

Eastbound U.S. 36 in St. Joseph remains closed this morning following a semi-truck crash late Tuesday night. Police say the truck overturned onto its side while taking the exit from southbound Interstate 29 to merge onto the highway. The driver suffered only minor injuries, and crews are currently working to clear the scene and reopen…

The Missouri Department of Transportation is warning drivers of immediate lane closures and delays across Northwest Missouri this week. Starting today, Interstate 29 in Holt County will be reduced to a single lane around the clock for concrete replacement through Friday. Motorists should also prepare for daytime closures today on Route O in Atchison County…

An Alabama man is facing a recommended 16-year prison sentence after being convicted of attempted child enticement in Platte County, Missouri. Forty-seven-year-old Thomas Taylor was arrested following an undercover operation in which law enforcement detectives posed online as a 16-year-old girl. Taylor was taken into custody by authorities when he arrived at a pre-arranged meeting…