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Amazon has officially opened two new facilities in Sedalia and Maryville, fulfilling the four-site expansion plan for Missouri announced earlier this October. Both sites have launched operations with approximately 20 staff members each and are continuing to hire for positions starting at $19 an hour. Beyond shipping their first orders, leadership teams at both locations…

St. Joseph Police are investigating a crash involving a semi-truck and a passenger vehicle that occurred late Saturday night near the 3600 block of King Hill Avenue. The driver of the car was transported to Mosaic Life Care by Buchanan County EMS for treatment of minor injuries. Officials have not yet determined the cause of…

Northbound I-229 and U.S. Route 71, along with the ramp from southbound I-29, will be closed starting Thursday morning for essential concrete replacement work. The Missouri Department of Transportation expects the closure to begin at 8 a.m. on December 18 and last until 9 a.m. on Friday, weather permitting. Motorists are advised to plan ahead…

An 18-year-old Savannah High School senior entered a not guilty plea Tuesday after being charged with a felony for allegedly brandishing a pistol on school property. Authorities state the incident occurred last Friday during a verbal altercation involving the suspect’s brother and another student. The judge maintained the $10,000 bail, and the student remains in…

The St. Joseph Police Department released its crime statistics for November, revealing a 15 percent decrease in total crime compared to the previous month. Violent crime fell by 21 percent, with authorities noting significant drops in aggravated assaults and motor vehicle thefts. However, the data also showed a slight rise in property damage and burglaries…

The St. Joseph Police Department’s Night Shift B hosted its inaugural “Cookies, Cops, and Santa Claus” event on Sunday at the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 3. Families were invited to enjoy free cookies, crafts, and photo opportunities with Santa Claus and the Grinch as part of the department’s continued focus on community engagement. Following…

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is set to graduate its latest class of recruits during a ceremony in Jefferson City later this month. Scheduled for Friday, December 19, the event will feature a keynote address from Lieutenant Governor David Wasinger and the administration of the Oath of Office by Supreme Court Judge Robin Ransom. The…

The State of Missouri and the U.S. Department of Education have reached a preliminary settlement regarding the Biden administration’s SAVE student loan forgiveness program. Under the proposed terms, the state would agree to stop enrolling new borrowers in the SAVE plan and transition those currently enrolled onto standard repayment plans. While Missouri Attorney General Catherine…

The St. Joseph City Council has voted to equip the police department with new drone technology while also approving a pay raise for officers. The city will enter a five-year agreement for six new drones designed to provide rapid video feeds to law enforcement and firefighters before they arrive at an emergency scene. Additionally, the…

Local pastor Jacob McMillian has officially announced his campaign for the St. Joseph School District Board of Education, citing a desire to help the community focus on its core mission of public education. His platform prioritizes early childhood literacy and a holistic school environment that relies on recruiting quality staff across all departments. McMillian also…