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St. Joseph firefighters came to the rescue of a dog named Fred after he wandered onto a frozen pond and fell through the ice in his owner’s backyard. Owners believe the dog had been trapped in the freezing water for nearly thirty minutes before crews arrived on the scene. The department reports that after a…

A new legislative proposal in Missouri, Bill 2278, seeks to change how high school interscholastic activities are governed. The bill would require that any statewide association facilitating these events be overseen by a board of directors appointed by the Governor with Senate approval, rather than by independent selection. Under the plan, these directors would serve…

The City of Maryville is partnering with local Lions Clubs to replace aging equipment at Mozingo Lake Recreation Park with a new all-inclusive playground. The project targets the Lions Shelter area, where existing structures installed in 2002 were recently deemed unsafe and broken. Officials are currently seeking grant funding for the initiative and hope to…

The City of St. Joseph is introducing a new safety program designed to reduce crime and improve security across local parks through environmental design changes. The initiative focuses on preventative measures like improved lighting, better sightlines, and increased patrols to address concerns that nearly two-thirds of residents feel unsafe in parks at night. Officials say…

Jackson County lawmakers are considering a controversial ordinance that would prohibit most law enforcement officers from concealing their faces or badges while on duty, with limited exceptions for undercover or tactical work. Legislature Chair Manny Abarca III argues the measure is a necessary step to ensure uniform accountability and protect civil liberties. However, the proposal…

The St. Joseph School District’s finance committee met Tuesday to take a deeper look at the recent financial audit and discuss ways to strengthen district procedures. Assistant Superintendent Robert Hedgecorth says the meeting gave members time to clarify complex figures and address misconceptions circulating in the community. He also noted that building two new high…

The Missouri Department of Transportation is teaming up with Evergy to overhaul the intersection of U.S. Route 71 and 340th Street in preparation for a major new natural gas plant south of Maryville. The project, which is set to go out for bids this April, will replace the current crossover with “J-turns” to handle the…

The FedEx Ship Center located on Easton Road in St. Joseph is scheduled to permanently close its doors on February 28th. The company confirmed the move in emails to customers, though specific reasons for the closure have not been released. A spokesperson stated that FedEx operations will continue in the wider area and encouraged customers…

Missouri lawmakers are considering Senate Bill 1408, which seeks to raise the maximum speed limit on rural interstates and freeways from 70 to 75 mph. While Senator Jamie Burger introduced the legislation to increase travel efficiency, the Missouri Department of Transportation has voiced opposition, warning that higher speeds could lead to a rise in traffic…

North Central Missouri College’s Savannah Campus has secured a $1.37 million federal grant in partnership with Mosaic Life Care to enhance its health workforce training. The funding is designed to accelerate growth in the school’s behavioral health program by covering tuition and essential costs for students. Officials say the initiative aims to strengthen care coordination…