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A recent WalletHub study ranked Missouri forty-first in the nation for its overall public school system and last in school safety, measuring factors from funding and graduation rates to active shooter threats. In response to these growing concerns, security experts are emphasizing the critical need for schools to actively invest in physical deterrents and comprehensive…

An 87-year-old Kidder, Missouri, man was killed Thursday morning following a collision between a pickup truck and a tractor-trailer in Caldwell County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol stated the crash occurred shortly after 9:00 a.m. at the intersection of Highway 36 and Highway J when the pickup entered the path of the oncoming semi. An…

An Arizona man has been indicted on four federal charges connected to a kidnapping in Rockport, Missouri, last September. Dustin Hill of Florence, Arizona, faces multiple counts involving a minor, including transportation and attempted enticement to engage in sexual activity, which carry potential life sentences. The Atchison County Sheriff’s Office reports that Hill was arrested…

Following the failure of Amendment 4 in Tuesday’s primary election, voting data shows that Northwest Missouri strongly opposed the ballot measure. The proposed amendment aimed to limit the citizen-led initiative process by requiring majority approval in all of the state’s congressional districts instead of a simple statewide majority. Across several Northwest Missouri counties, support for…

A 50-year-old driver was seriously injured Tuesday afternoon when her semi-truck crashed into a stationary tractor-trailer on northbound Interstate 29 near Corning, Missouri. The collision happened at approximately 1:30 p.m. after her vehicle veered off the roadway and struck the parked freightliner on the shoulder, sending both trucks off the highway. Both drivers involved in…

Current State Representative Mike Jones has secured the Republican nomination for Missouri’s 34th Senate District seat, defeating candidates Sean Pouche and Ryan Gerster with 11,772 votes. Jones is seeking to succeed outgoing Senator Tony Luetkemeyer, who previously announced he would step down. With the primary victory, Jones advances to the November 3 general election, where…

The St. Joseph City Council has passed a major ordinance banning the possession and distribution of the substances 7-OH and tianeptine. Before finalizing the 7-to-1 vote, the council opted to remove kratom from the ban following public testimony from residents and medical professionals who argued for its daily benefits. City officials state that 7-OH and…

St. Joseph’s Central High School has officially announced the hiring of Ricky Barbosa as the new head coach for the boys’ basketball team. Barbosa brings years of experience to the role, having previously led a Virginia high school program to a conference championship and coached extensively in elite AAU circuits. He takes over the program…

The Missouri Department of Transportation has scheduled highway maintenance and construction projects across Northwest Missouri for the week of August 3rd through August 9th. Drivers in Nodaway, Andrew, Atchison, and Gentry counties should prepare for single-lane traffic and temporary road closures due to resurfacing projects and culvert replacements along key corridors, including U.S. Routes 71…

Mothers Against Drunk Driving is partnering with local first responders and Reed Chevrolet in St. Joseph to host “Drive for Change,” a free public event aimed at discouraging impaired driving. Taking place on Saturday, August 8th, the gathering features educational activities including a driving simulator, a “touch-a-truck” program, and “drunk goggles” to demonstrate the effects…