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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…

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is urging the public to stay vigilant against a 900% surge in cryptocurrency scams since the start of the pandemic. Officials highlighted “Romance Scams” as a primary threat leading up to Valentine’s Day, where scammers build trust on dating apps to solicit digital currency. Authorities emphasize that legitimate agencies will…

The St. Joseph School District Board of Education met Monday to discuss expanding community access to district facilities, such as school gymnasiums. The discussion followed concerns regarding limited availability for local youth basketball teams and a desire to increase the district’s value to the public. Board members are now considering forming a committee to review…

All lanes of Interstate 29 in St. Joseph are now open after crews completed the demolition of the Gene Field Road bridge nearly ten hours ahead of schedule. The removal is a critical step in an emergency $5.5 million replacement project triggered after the 63-year-old bridge was struck and severely damaged by an oversized load…

Maryville native Jalen Sundell has achieved a historic football milestone as the Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29–13 to win Super Bowl LX. Starting at center for Seattle, Sundell has now won a championship at every level of the game, including three FCS national titles at North Dakota State and a 2017 state…

The St. Joseph City Council is considering an ordinance to relocate a major bus stop from 23rd Street and Frederick Avenue to a new site at 20th Street. The project, which includes a roughly $121,500 contract with Auxier Construction Company, aims to improve safety by adding dedicated bus cut-outs to keep transit vehicles out of…