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The Missouri State Highway Patrol has announced several leadership promotions and transfers effective June 1, 2026. Key changes include Sergeant Anthony M. Richerson’s promotion to Lieutenant in the Professional Standards Division, while Lieutenant John W. Dick will rise to the rank of Captain to lead that same division. Additionally, Captain Joseph A. Veaseman is scheduled…

The Missouri State Highway Patrol has identified two people found dead in an Albany residence on Saturday as 64-year-old Paula Kohrs and 69-year-old Perry Kohrs. Investigators report that Perry Kohrs died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, though official details regarding Paula Kohrs’ cause of death have not yet been released. The Gentry County Sheriff’s Office…

Missouri Western State University has appointed Patt Lilly as interim president, effective May 11, following the retirement announcement of Dr. Elizabeth Kennedy. Lilly, a former St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce president and city manager, brings decades of local leadership experience and a twelve-year tenure on the university’s Board of Governors. While Dr. Kennedy will officially…

Mosaic Medical Center celebrated the opening of a new women’s health clinic in Maryville, Missouri, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held Monday. The facility is designed to address regional “maternity care deserts” by providing comprehensive services including OBGYN care, pregnancy support, and menopause treatment regardless of a patient’s ability to pay. The clinic officially begins seeing…

The St. Joseph School District Board of Education is reviewing a proposal to scale back its Career Ladder program in response to a projected $20 million reduction in state funding. The plan would consolidate the current three-tier pay structure into two levels and reduce the maximum annual stipend for participating educators from $5,000 to $3,000.…

The St. Joseph Fire Department quickly brought a structure fire under control Saturday morning in the 1500 block of South 25th Street. Although the residence was occupied, no one was home at the time of the blaze, and no injuries were reported for residents or responding firefighters. Multiple units from several local engine and rescue…

A mother in Bethany, Missouri, has filed a civil lawsuit and criminal charges against the South Harrison County R-II School District, alleging a systemic failure to provide mandated special education services. Jacqueline Maize claims the district’s non-compliance led to severe academic decline and unchecked bullying, which reportedly resulted in significant health issues for her children.…

The Missouri Police Chiefs Association has awarded the Medal of Valor to eight members of the St. Joseph Police Department for their actions during an armed carjacking last year. The officers were recognized for their bravery and restraint while being fired upon by suspects in a moving vehicle across multiple areas of the city. Chief…

Maryville High School freshman Colin Hoffman captured the Class 3 District 4 individual golf championship Wednesday, shooting a 75 at the tournament in Richmond, Missouri. In the team standings, Savannah High School claimed the district title with a collective score of 327, finishing eight strokes ahead of runner-up Richmond. Both Savannah and Richmond have officially…

The Rolling Hills Consolidated Library is hosting a series of events this week to mark the official opening of its new 36,000-square-foot Riverside branch in St. Joseph. Following a soft opening in late April, the facility will hold a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, May 7, followed by an all-day public grand opening on Saturday,…