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The Missouri Department of Transportation has scheduled highway maintenance and construction projects across Northwest Missouri for the week of August 3rd through August 9th. Drivers in Nodaway, Andrew, Atchison, and Gentry counties should prepare for single-lane traffic and temporary road closures due to resurfacing projects and culvert replacements along key corridors, including U.S. Routes 71…

Mothers Against Drunk Driving is partnering with local first responders and Reed Chevrolet in St. Joseph to host “Drive for Change,” a free public event aimed at discouraging impaired driving. Taking place on Saturday, August 8th, the gathering features educational activities including a driving simulator, a “touch-a-truck” program, and “drunk goggles” to demonstrate the effects…

The St. Joseph School District’s Board of Education is holding a special executive session Thursday evening at the Noyes Administration Building. While an official agenda hasn’t been posted, these closed-door meetings are typically reserved for confidential personnel matters, such as hiring, discipline, or reviewing employee records. The 5 p.m. meeting was announced via an email…

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley has introduced the “No Bonuses for Bad Service Act,” a bipartisan bill that would block bonuses for U.S. Postal Service leadership until delivery times improve. Highlighting massive financial losses and poor delivery metrics, including severe issues in Missouri where a large pile of abandoned mail was found, Hawley argues executives shouldn’t…

The Missouri Department of Transportation is inviting the public to help prioritize billions of dollars in unfunded road, bridge, and multimodal projects across the state. Working alongside regional planners, MoDOT has drafted a multi-tiered list of unfunded needs to guide future infrastructure development as state and federal funding becomes available. Residents can review the proposals…

Nine-year EMT Megan Hall is seeking the Republican nomination for Missouri’s 7th House District seat in the upcoming August 4th primary election. Hall’s campaign platform focuses on improving rural healthcare access, increasing funding for public education, supporting small businesses, and enhancing protections for first responders. She faces fellow candidates Josh Muck and Jeremy Clevenger on…

A 65-year-old Buchanan County man is hospitalized after being shot and beaten during an argument with two men who reportedly ran over his cat. Authorities say the altercation occurred Tuesday morning when the suspects exited their vehicle, shot the victim, and assaulted him with a bicycle frame. The victim was airlifted to KU Medical Center…

Recorded measles cases in the United States have surpassed 2,300 in 2026, marking the highest number seen in 35 years. Health officials, including those from the St. Joseph Health Department, attribute this rise to decreasing vaccination rates. Symptoms of the highly contagious virus include cough, high fever, and a rash.

The St. Joseph School District Board of Education has formally passed a resolution opposing Amendment 5 on the upcoming August primary ballot. Board members raised concerns that the proposal, which would phase out the state income tax, could negatively impact state foundation funding for local public schools. While the district currently remains on budget, school…

Drivers in Nodaway County should prepare for widespread highway maintenance and potential traffic delays through early August. Resurfacing projects on U.S. Routes 71 and 136 will reduce traffic to a single lane with width restrictions, while Route VV remains fully closed at the Platte River Bridge through December. Crews are also scheduled to perform short-term…