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A three-vehicle collision on U.S. Highway 65 north of Chillicothe left two drivers seriously injured on Tuesday afternoon. The crash occurred when an SUV turning onto a county road entered the path of a southbound commercial truck, which caused the SUV to spin and strike a nearby minivan. The 28-year-old SUV driver and the 77-year-old…

A new state law will allow the city of St. Joseph to officially annex Rosecrans Memorial Airport, despite the property being physically separated from the rest of the city by the Missouri River. Governor Mike Kehoe signed House Bill 2818 this week, creating a specific exception to a regulation that requires newly annexed land to…

A newly signed bill will permit Missouri vendors to round cash transactions to the nearest nickel following the U.S. Mint’s decision to halt penny production. House Bill 2819 accelerates the transition away from the one-cent coin for physical purchases, even though the billions of pennies already in circulation remain legal tender. These new rounding rules…

The St. Joseph Fire Department officially placed its new Ladder 5 fire truck into service on Tuesday following a traditional push-in ceremony with the community. Replacing a 25-year-old model, the upgraded vehicle features advanced stability controls, a 100-foot tower ladder, and a high-capacity pump capable of delivering 2,000 gallons of water per minute. Fire officials…

The Kansas City Police Department has identified 17-year-old Brody Schleuger as the victim of a fatal motorcycle crash Wednesday afternoon on Interstate 29. According to investigators, Schleuger was traveling at a high rate of speed and weaving through traffic before striking the rear of a flatbed semi-truck. He was ejected from the motorcycle, which subsequently…

Former St. Joseph Mustangs infielder and Nebraska shortstop Dylan Carey has signed a free agent deal with the New York Mets following the Major League Baseball draft. The 2022 Mustangs MVP will now begin his professional career working his way through the Mets’ farm system. Carey secured the contract after a 2026 collegiate season in…

The Missouri Department of Transportation has released its regional roadwork schedule for the week of July 13th, featuring several active work zones across Nodaway and neighboring counties. In Nodaway County, drivers should expect lane restrictions for resurfacing on U.S. Routes 71 and 136, a long-term bridge closure on Route VV, and ditching operations on Route…

An electrical fire broke out Sunday afternoon in a utility room at the Genesis Health Clubs location on North Belt Highway in St. Joseph, Missouri. First responders quickly contained the flames, preventing any structural damage to the building. The facility’s power was shut off as a safety precaution, and the club remains temporarily closed while…

The Missouri Department of Transportation has scheduled widespread construction and maintenance projects across Northwest Missouri through July 12th. The planned work includes resurfacing, bridge deck replacements, culvert repairs, and sidewalk updates across dozens of counties, including Buchanan, Clinton, and Nodaway. Drivers should expect intermittent lane closures, narrow width restrictions, and temporary full-road detours throughout the…

A judge has scheduled a November bench trial in a lawsuit challenging the St. Joseph School District’s reorganization plan. The legal challenge, filed by the nonprofit group We the People–3 Schools Inc., claims the school board’s adoption of “Plan 4BR” is unlawful and unconstitutional. Following the denial of a preliminary injunction against the district, both…