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The Missouri Department of Transportation has reopened the Interstate 229 Double-Decker Bridge in St. Joseph following a nearly week-long closure for routine maintenance and inspections. Favorable weather allowed crews to complete the primary work early, reopening the bridge and all ramps between U.S. Route 36 and Highland Avenue by Wednesday afternoon. Drivers should note that…

A 38-year-old Maitland, Missouri, man is being held without bond following his arrest on severe child sexual abuse charges. Derrick L. Kernen faces counts of statutory sodomy and second-degree child molestation after a juvenile victim reported multiple incidents to authorities earlier this summer. The Holt County Sheriff’s Office arrested Kernen on September 10th, and he…

The Nodaway County Sheriff’s Office announced the passing of its retired K9, Bolt, who died on September 11th at the age of 11. Bolt served the department and surrounding communities for eight years alongside his handler, Sheriff Austin Hann. Following his retirement from active law enforcement duty, the dog spent his final years living at…

Buchanan County Prosecutor Michelle Davidson announced that no criminal charges will be filed against the law enforcement officers involved in the May death of 36-year-old Marcus Caldwell. Deputies originally responded to a disturbance on May 28th, where a physical altercation ensued after Caldwell allegedly exhibited erratic behavior and attempted to grab a deputy’s weapon. After…

Drivers in northwest Missouri should prepare for potential delays this week as the Missouri Department of Transportation continues several maintenance and construction projects across Nodaway, Atchison, and Holt counties. In Nodaway County, long-term resurfacing continues on Highways 71, 46, and 136, while a deck replacement project has completely closed the Route VV bridge over the…

The St. Joseph City Council has postponed a decision to add 55 parking spaces near Benton High School, opting instead to meet with the school district to explore alternative solutions. Meanwhile, the council approved a $14.5 million bond ordinance to renovate the historic Woodson Apartments and accepted a $42,411 grant to fund new technology and…

The Nodaway County Regional Council is hosting a free household hazardous waste collection event on Saturday, October 17th, from 8 a.m. to noon at the county’s Maintenance Barn in Maryville. Residents of Atchison, Gentry, Holt, Nodaway, and Worth counties can drop off items such as paints, batteries, and automotive fluids, provided they bring a valid…

Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas, recently celebrated the opening of the new Moritz Library with a special dedication ceremony. The newly completed facility provides students with modern classrooms, study spaces, and a traditional collection of physical books. The event featured remarks from several guest speakers, including Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett, who encouraged students…

A 46-year-old Osborn man is hospitalized with serious injuries following a two-vehicle crash early Wednesday morning just south of Clarksdale. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that a Nissan Altima failed to yield at the intersection of U.S. Highway 36 and Route 31, striking the side of the man’s Harley-Davidson. The motorcyclist, who was reportedly…

St. Joseph city leaders are taking the next step toward regulating data centers by considering two consulting contracts to help draft new local zoning rules. The City Council will hear the first reading of the proposed ordinances on Monday, building on a year-long pause on new data center applications that began in July. If approved,…