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A twenty-three-year-old man has died following an agricultural plane crash in rural Holt County on Monday night. Emergency crews and volunteers searched for six hours after receiving a report around 9 p.m. regarding a downed aircraft east of Forbes. The yellow Air Tractor plane was discovered in a wooded area Tuesday morning after the search…

The Missouri Department of Transportation has announced several highway maintenance and construction projects scheduled in Nodaway County from June 22nd through the 28th. Drivers can expect single-lane restrictions and width limits on U.S. Routes 71 and 136 due to ongoing resurfacing projects. Additionally, Route VV will close starting Monday for a long-term bridge replacement, while…

The Missouri Department of Transportation will close the Route VV Platte River Bridge near Conception starting Monday, June 22, for a bridge replacement project. The closure is expected to last through early November 2026, and motorists are advised to seek alternate routes during this time.

A multi-agency law enforcement operation in Maryville, Missouri, has resulted in the safe recovery of an endangered 16-year-old and the arrest of four individuals. While executing search warrants at a local residence, authorities apprehended a wanted fugitive and seized illegal drugs alongside multiple firearms, including an untraceable “ghost gun”. The four suspects are now facing…

The Missouri Department of Transportation has outlined its road maintenance and construction plans across Northwest Missouri for the week of June 15th through the 21st. The upcoming schedule includes widespread lane reductions and daily road closures, highlighted by resurfacing on U.S. Route 136 and long-term bridge replacements in Buchanan and Caldwell counties. Officials are urging…

A man wanted for failing to register as a sex offender was arrested in St. Joseph, Missouri, on Monday following multiple police pursuits. Authorities say the suspect, Wayne Bruns, crashed into two law enforcement vehicles before breaking into a nearby home. Officers ultimately used tear gas to force Bruns out of the residence and take…

The National Weather Service has confirmed that two EF-0 tornadoes struck parts of Clay and Jackson counties on Saturday evening. Damage surveys show the twisters touched down near Avondale and Liberty, bringing maximum wind speeds of 85 mph. Officials report that damage from the severe storms was primarily limited to trees, and no injuries were…

Three people are in the hospital after a two-vehicle crash on northbound Interstate 29 in St. Joseph Saturday night. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says a Nissan Sentra failed to yield and rear-ended a Chevy Tahoe that was stopped in the passing lane with its emergency lights flashing. Both drivers and a 13-year-old passenger sustained…

Nodaway County Route U, located south of Maryville, is now open to traffic after being closed since late May for a culvert replacement project. While the Missouri Department of Transportation reopened the roadway on Tuesday, officials note that a temporary closure will be required in the future once the new culvert settles and the ground…

St. Joseph Christian School has announced Cathy Hubble as its new Secondary Principal for the upcoming 2026-2027 academic year. Hubble brings nearly three decades of educational experience to the new role, having already spent the last eight years working within the school system. District officials expressed strong support for the promotion, citing their confidence in…