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Captain Shawn P. Skoglund is retiring from the Missouri State Highway Patrol on June 1st after 31 years of dedicated service. Skoglund’s career began in 1995, and he steadily rose through the ranks across multiple counties before being named commanding officer of Troop H in St. Joseph in December 2022. The agency is recognizing his…

National data shows a historical link between rising summer temperatures and an increase in crime rates, a trend local law enforcement in St. Joseph, Missouri, is already preparing for. Both the St. Joseph Police Department and the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office are increasing patrols as warmer weather brings a gradual rise in 911 calls and…

The St. Joseph Public Library is celebrating America’s 250th anniversary with a series of free summer programs, beginning with a firsthand account of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Tonight at 5:30 p.m. at the East Hills Library, author Dorinda Nicholson will share her childhood experiences of living just yards away from the USS Utah when…

A legal battle over St. Joseph School Board member Kim Miller’s seat now hinges on whether private citizens have the authority to sue for her removal. Miller’s defense team is seeking a dismissal, arguing that only state officials can bring this type of lawsuit, while the plaintiffs maintain they were forced to act after state…

Tens of thousands of residents in Northwest Missouri are without electricity after severe storms swept through the region on Monday night. High winds downed trees and power lines, cutting power to more than 31,000 people according to Evergy’s current outage map. Local utility crews are working to assess the widespread damage and clear debris to…

The Andrew County Sheriff’s Office is responding to significant storm damage in the communities of Fillmore and Bolckow, where downed trees and power lines have blocked several roadways. Deputies and local first responders are actively working to check on residents and clear debris from city streets and state highways. Authorities are urging the public to…

A historic storm system swept through Grundy County Saturday night, dropping nearly nine inches of rain and breaking a local precipitation record that had stood since the 1800s. The severe weather, accompanied by destructive hail and high winds, caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in infrastructure damage and flooded upwards of two hundred homes across…

Public high schools across St. Joseph celebrated their graduating seniors on Sunday with a series of commencement ceremonies at the Civic Arena. Hundreds of students from Central High School and Lafayette High School crossed the stage to receive their diplomas throughout the afternoon. The events marked the culmination of four years of hard work and…

The Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art in St. Joseph, Missouri, will open two new exhibitions exploring Midwestern landscapes and narrative art on Friday, May 22nd. The dual showcase features expressive bronze figures and drawings by Hollis Williford alongside atmospheric prairie paintings by Keith Jacobshagen. Members of the public can view the collections during a free opening…

A Skidmore, Missouri man already charged with two counts of first-degree murder is now facing additional felonies following an alleged jailbreak attempt. Authorities state that 20-year-old Keevin Maupin has been hit with new charges including first-degree assault and attempted escape by striking a person. Maupin, who is accused of killing two women inside a home…