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Maryville City Manager Ryan Heiland has presented a draft of “Maryville Momentum 2045,” a new twenty-year strategic plan designed to guide the city’s land use and future development. Built on over a year of community feedback, the proposal prioritizes seven key areas including housing diversity, downtown revitalization, and infrastructure modernization to help the city secure…

The St. Joseph Police Department is investigating a Wednesday night shooting on St. Joseph Avenue that left a man in critical condition and a child with non-life-threatening injuries. Both victims were transported to area hospitals and are currently listed in stable condition, though no suspects have been taken into custody. While the incident is believed…

The St. Joseph Police Department is investigating a Wednesday night shooting that left one person injured in the 3100 block of St. Joseph Avenue. Officers arrived at the scene around 8:45 p.m. to find evidence of gunfire, and the victim was subsequently transported to a local hospital for treatment. Detectives are currently processing the scene,…

The Savannah R-III School District has confirmed a case of the mumps at John Glenn Elementary and is coordinating with the Andrew County Health Department for contact tracing. Officials are advising families to monitor children for symptoms such as fever and facial swelling, noting that the upcoming spring break will allow for a deep cleaning…

The Missouri Department of Transportation has moved into the next stage of planning for the I-229 corridor in downtown St. Joseph following a federal “Finding of No Significant Impact.” The current plan involves removing the aging double-decker bridge and replacing it with a new four-lane, at-grade roadway. Project teams will spend the summer of 2026…

Seattle Seahawks center Jalen Sundell returned to his hometown of Maryville, Missouri, this week to celebrate his recent Super Bowl LX victory with the local community. The Maryville High School alumnus hosted a meet-and-greet at a local venue, where he signed autographs and took photos with aspiring young athletes and former neighbors. Local residents expressed…

Unemployment in Buchanan County saw a notable decline throughout 2025, dropping from 4.4% in January to 3.2% by year’s end. Officials with the North Missouri Workforce Development Board attribute this progress to localized training and placement services provided by the Missouri Job Center in St. Joseph. The taxpayer-funded center continues to offer free resources for…

St. Joseph Mayor John Josendale is beginning a series of community town hall meetings this week to connect with voters before the April 7 general election. The incumbent, who led the February primary with over 1,800 votes, will host sessions at various local venues to discuss city improvements and resident concerns. Josendale faces challenger Larry…

An 18-year-old St. Joseph man was taken into custody Monday morning after allegedly firing multiple shots into a residence on Clay Street while intoxicated. Police apprehended Jax Harrison following a brief foot pursuit, recovering a handgun and identifying him through surveillance footage of the incident. Harrison reportedly told investigators the shooting followed the end of…

The St. Joseph City Council has postponed a vote on a proposed ordinance that would criminalize the unauthorized relocation of unhoused individuals into the city. Sponsored by Councilmember Jason Eslinger, the bill aims to address “one-way” transit programs from other communities that officials say are overextending local resources and social services. The council has moved…