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By Kyle Schmidt March 6 marks Black Balloon Day across the world, a day for people to remember loved ones who have died due to drug overdoses or other substance-related harm. “It is important for those families to recognize those that have been lost as well as bringing light into the recovery community for resources

By Riley Funk Civic Arena has seen various improvements over the past few years, but even minor upgrades, like the latest approved projects, can make a difference when it comes to meeting standards for events. The St. Joseph City Council approved Monday $9,785 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to help purchase 60 team chairs

By Harry Loomis Blending new amenities with a historical feel is the aim of a project to upgrade Krug Park. Headlining the $9 million in work planned to begin late this spring are improvements to the amphitheater and castle. Stone walls also will be restored and amenities including the shelters and restrooms will be refurbished.

By Chris Fortune An apartment complex plagued with issues in recent years has new owners and management, which is giving the city hope that it will see improvements. Brittany Village has been under new ownership for around two months, and city officials met with the new management group, Friedman Communities, a few weeks ago. The

By Harry Loomis Second Harvest Community Food Bank is getting the ball rolling on its facility expansion, with a groundbreaking ceremony planned later this month. The organization is preparing to add an 11,500-square-foot cold storage, high dock and agency loading expansion to its longtime location on Douglas Street. The groundbreaking ceremony is set for March

By Riley Funk Rosecrans Memorial Airport has the funding in place to move into the next phase of upgrades thanks to city council approval Monday night. City council officials unanimously approved Bill No. 713-22, which grants $19.7 million for the Rosecrans Memorial Airport Aviation Complex project, which includes a new air traffic control tower and

By Riley Funk A captain for the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office is looking to use his vast experience in the area in a new endeavor as he runs for the spot of Holt County sheriff. Capt. Tiger Parsons is no stranger to the Holt County area. As a current resident, his intention is to return

By Cameron Montemayor The first round of more than $2 million in opioid settlement funding is one step closer to going to local organizations working to combat the crisis in St. Joseph and Buchanan County. The St. Joseph Health Department received 10 applications for opioid settlement funding requests. The six-week window closed on Feb. 29

By Chris Fortune A local man’s goal of starting a flight school is beginning to take off, with a new home expected to land at Rosecrans Memorial Airport next month. Lute Atieh became interested in flying more than 10 years ago when he had to drive to Jefferson City once a month for his job.

By Harry Loomis Saturday afternoon, the northwest Missouri regional spelling bee took place at emPowerU. Twenty-six students in the area participated in Saturday’s competition, with the winner advancing to the national competition on Memorial Day weekend. While some success can be based on luck of the draw, typically the district is well-represented at the national

By Riley Funk An upcoming 5K will give community members the chance to enjoy the spring weather while giving back to a local after-school program. The Outlaw Adventure Run will take place for the eighth time at the start of April. The 5K run, which benefits the YWCA Grit Center, provides participants with many challenges

By Harry Loomis The Missouri Department of Transportation will start resurfacing three busy roads in the St. Joseph area next week. Work will take place at Pear Street from Belt Highway to 22nd Street, on South Route 59 from U.S. 71 to Country Club Road and on Route 752 from 22nd Street to Route 59.