Schools

As the five-year anniversary of the Virginia Tech shooting approaches, safety precautions at area universities remain a priority.  ... Read more
MARYVILLE, Mo. — A memorial scholarship has been established for a Northwest Missouri State University student killed by a drunken driver in August 2010.  ... Read more

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Celebrities may not always come across as the smartest people around, but some smart stars made sure to get some education under their belts before taking off for Hollywood.  ... Read more

The number of U.S. public high school graduates who took at least one Advanced Placement (AP) test grew nationwide in 2011.  ... Read more
Tyler Orth used both hands and feet to help heart health Wednesday afternoon.  ... Read more
Nearly 68 years after his death, Maj. Dewey Newhart was honored Wednesday in a packed gymnasium at Lafayette High School.  ... Read more
A group of Lafayette High School students were still painting the sign Tuesday morning. The huge room inside resembled a thrift store, with gently used clothing, shoes and purses.  ... Read more
In a closed meeting Monday evening, the St. Joseph Board of Education evaluated superintendent Melody Smith and approved for her a 1 percent salary increase.  ... Read more
Imagine getting paid to throw away trash. That’s the hope for an ambitious St. Joseph School District recycling plan.  ... Read more
Two students became the comeback kids of the Buchanan County Spelling Bee on Saturday after nearly missing the top five for their grade group.  ... Read more
Predicting which kids will choose a path that leads to a college career can be made easier by considering their socio-economic status.  ... Read more
Morgan Brand is a senior at Lafayette High School. She is active in choir, theater, sports, student council.  ... Read more
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missourians are quick to point out that their native state is responsible for introducing the first ice cream cone to the nation. But a group of elementary school students from St. Joseph want to help give the state a healthier reputation.  ... Read more

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