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The Missouri Department of Transportation is inviting the public to weigh in on a draft list of high-priority transportation projects across the state. The agency has identified roughly $1.3 billion in annual unfunded road, bridge, and transit needs to help guide future development as federal and state funds become available. Area residents can review the…

St. Joseph native Holland Smith recently made an unforgettable appearance on the hit series “Ted Lasso,” describing her time working on set as one of the coolest experiences of her career. The actress, who plays a carefree character named Vanessa, spent eight years working in New York City before returning to film in Missouri. Now…

Platte County officials are encouraging homeowners to verify their eligibility for a newly approved property tax credit that caps annual tax liability increases on primary residences to five percent or the rate of inflation. While no formal application is required for the 2026 tax year, county staff have automatically pre-screened parcels based on existing property…

Drivers in St. Joseph should prepare for a brief detour this week as crews conduct concrete bridge deck repairs on a busy interchange. The Missouri Department of Transportation will close the left turn lane of the northbound I-229 off-ramp to westbound U.S. 36 starting Wednesday at 7 a.m. The lane is expected to reopen by…

The St. Joseph School District Board of Education met Monday night for a work session to review key operational plans, including transportation guidelines and technology policies for the upcoming school year. Officials addressed student artificial intelligence usage, explaining that while AI remains banned on school devices due to privacy policies, the district aims to focus…

St. Joseph police are investigating an early morning incident after receiving multiple reports of shots fired near South 33rd Street early Tuesday. Responding officers found several shell casings scattered on the roadway and learned two vehicles had fled the area at high speeds. Authorities say there are currently no reports of injuries or property damage…

A recent WalletHub study ranked Missouri forty-first in the nation for its overall public school system and last in school safety, measuring factors from funding and graduation rates to active shooter threats. In response to these growing concerns, security experts are emphasizing the critical need for schools to actively invest in physical deterrents and comprehensive…

An 87-year-old Kidder, Missouri, man was killed Thursday morning following a collision between a pickup truck and a tractor-trailer in Caldwell County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol stated the crash occurred shortly after 9:00 a.m. at the intersection of Highway 36 and Highway J when the pickup entered the path of the oncoming semi. An…

An Arizona man has been indicted on four federal charges connected to a kidnapping in Rockport, Missouri, last September. Dustin Hill of Florence, Arizona, faces multiple counts involving a minor, including transportation and attempted enticement to engage in sexual activity, which carry potential life sentences. The Atchison County Sheriff’s Office reports that Hill was arrested…

Following the failure of Amendment 4 in Tuesday’s primary election, voting data shows that Northwest Missouri strongly opposed the ballot measure. The proposed amendment aimed to limit the citizen-led initiative process by requiring majority approval in all of the state’s congressional districts instead of a simple statewide majority. Across several Northwest Missouri counties, support for…