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St. Joseph city officials are collaborating with the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) on plans to reconstruct Interstate 229, but have raised concerns regarding the potential economic impact. The current proposal, estimated at $120 million, would de-designate the interstate and replace the 43-year-old downtown double-decker bridges with a four-lane, mostly at-grade roadway. City leaders are…

The St. Joseph School District’s Board of Education has voted down a proposed two-tiered Career Ladder program for the upcoming school year. The measure failed in a four-to-three vote, rejecting a plan that would have reduced the maximum stipend available compared to the district’s previous three-tiered system. With no program currently in place for the…

The Maryville City Council has greenlit a $220,603 contract with Andrew Spire Construction to complete concrete panel replacements across the city. The newly approved project will fund necessary road repairs on North Clayton and Aurora Avenues. Additionally, the contract includes the installation of a new driveway at the Thomson Splash ‘N’ Play to improve access…

The 2025 MINK League Champion St. Joseph Mustangs will open their 2026 season this Wednesday night by hosting the Monarchs in non-league action. Fans attending the game at the historic Phil Welch Stadium, the team’s home since 1939, will be welcomed by several recent facility upgrades. Funded by a local 2021 Park Sales Tax, the…

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…