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Jackson County Public Health has confirmed a single case of measles in a vaccinated resident who contracted the virus outside the county. Health officials say the general risk remains low, but potential exposure windows have been identified at locations in Lee’s Summit and Overland Park. The department temporarily closed its Lee’s Summit facility on Monday…

The St. Joseph School District Board of Education met Monday to review legal expenses tied to a recently dismissed lawsuit over high school consolidation plans. District officials revealed that legal fees exceeded the initial $30,000 budget, with total costs expected to top $37,000 once final billings arrive. Superintendent Ashly McGinnis told the board it is…

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has appointed local executive Eric Bruder to the Missouri Western State University Board of Governors. Bruder currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer for Herzog and has previously sat on multiple local education boards. The MWSU alumnus was one of nine state appointments announced by the governor this week to fill…

The Missouri Department of Transportation has scheduled a series of roadwork projects across Northwest Missouri from September 14th through September 20th. Impacted areas include major corridors such as Interstates 29 and 35, where drivers can expect temporary lane reductions, width restrictions, and periodic road closures for resurfacing and bridge repairs. Transportation officials advise motorists to…

The Missouri Department of Transportation has started a fall resurfacing project on Nodaway County Routes E, EE, and Route 46. Motorists should prepare for delays, as crews will reduce traffic to a single lane using flaggers and pilot cars, and enforce a ten-foot width restriction. Construction on Route E began earlier this week, work on…

The St. Joseph School District has initiated its 2026 long-range facilities planning process, bringing together staff and local residents to gather input on future district needs. Two newly formed committees—composed of district employees and community members—met Tuesday with consulting firm DLR Group to discuss priorities. Additional feedback sessions involving staff, students, and the public are…

Authorities in Platte County, Missouri, have temporarily suspended their manhunt for 37-year-old Michael A. Hull due to dangerous, extreme heat. Hull is wanted on an outstanding felony warrant after fleeing a weekend traffic stop, which resulted in a minor injury to a Weston police officer. Following a 12-hour search that prompted local school closures and…

The 36th Annual St. Francis Classic in Maryville, Missouri, raised a record-breaking 116-thousand dollars to support local cancer care. Proceeds from the golf tournament will help expand patient registration and infusion spaces at Mosaic Cancer Care Maryville, allowing more patients to receive treatment closer to home. During the event festivities, retired physician Dr. Kanti Havaldar…

A Tarkio, Missouri, man is being held without bond after being arrested on charges of first-degree harassment and possession of child pornography. Robert Prestly was taken into custody in Nebraska on September 6th following an investigation by the Atchison County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities issued the arrest warrant after pursuing multiple search warrants linked to an…

The Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office has launched a free mobile app designed to connect residents with local law enforcement resources. Funded entirely by the county’s opioid settlement money, the platform features emergency alerts, an inmate search tool, and the ability to submit anonymous crime tips. Officials say future updates will also allow users to schedule…