by Robin Opsahl Gov. Kim Reynolds gave her 2025 Condition of the State Address at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines Jan. 14, 2025. (Photo by Robin Opsahl/Iowa Capital Dispatch) Gov. Kim Reynolds, delivering her Condition of the State message Tuesday, said the state needs to take action on disaster recovery in the wake
Continue Reading by Zach Wendling State Sen. Rick Holdcroft of Bellevue applauds an announced guest during Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen’s State of the State address on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, in Lincoln, Neb. (Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner) LINCOLN — Nebraska’s K-12 schools would be required to teach students from elementary to high schools about human development under a
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by By Sarah Fentem, St. Louis Public Radio The number of drug overdose deaths in Missouri went down for the first time in nearly a decade in 2023, according to the latest data from the state’s Department of Health and Senior Services. The number of fatal drug-related deaths, mostly from fentanyl and other synthetic opioids,
Continue Reading by Rebecca Rivas The Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation announced last month a series of proposed rules aimed at combating predatory financial agreements and other practices during the application process (Rebecca Rivas/Missouri Independent). Missouri cannabis regulators and the state’s largest marijuana trade group agree that people should be banned from flooding the license lottery with
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by Staff Writer (Red Oak) — A Clarinda man was booked on a warrant in Red Oak Wednesday morning. The Red Oak Police Department says 37-year-old Bryce Michael McKinnon was arrested at around 10 a.m. on a warrant for violation of probation. Authorities say the arrest occurred in the 100 block of West Coolbaugh Street.
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Members of the Maryville community honored an infant who was found dead at Mozingo Lake as the investigation into the case continues. The city of Maryville organized a graveside memorial service for the baby boy Thursday at Oak Hill Cemetery, where a crowd gathered and silently listened as a local pastor shared scriptures and led
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Police have identified a person of interest after a newborn baby’s body was found last month at Mozingo Lake Recreation Park, and a memorial event is set for the infant on Thursday. The baby boy’s body was found on the morning of May 25 in a remote area of the park by an employee who
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After a newborn infant was found deceased over the weekend near Mozingo Lake in Maryville, officials are pointing to resources and solutions for those who need to surrender a child. Maryville Public Safety is still investigating the cause of death and circumstances, and interim Police Chief Mike Stolte said no further information will be released
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The clearance sale at AFL-CIO Community Services’ Fab-U-Less Finds thrift store begins on Tuesday, Jan. 14. Everything in the store at 1203 N. Sixth St. is 50% off unless otherwise marked. The store will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. A closing date has not been set but will depend
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Sarah Sieg at Rolling Hills said local libraries are ready to give kids a head start in 2025.
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St. Joseph’s roads have been largely plowed and residents are no longer trapped within their homes, however, the receding snow is revealing damage from the historic snowfall on asphalt and pavement throughout the city.
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One day or day one? That’s the question many people will ask themselves as they prepare to begin a New Year’s resolution. Heading into 2024, 32% of Americans wanted to eat healthier in the new year according to Forbes. Jessica Smith, a dietitian at Hy-Vee, offered tips to those wanting to do the same this new
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Sunday’s winter storm has finally exited the Mid-Missouri River Valley after producing blizzard conditions and covering the region in a blanket of heavy snow. For the first time since December 2009, St. Joseph and surrounding areas tallied double-digit snowfall totals. The final observations are as follows: Atchison: 15″ St. Joseph: 16″ Cameron: 13″ Savannah: 16″
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Local crews put the finishing touches on an all-new monument this Tuesday morning which is meant to welcome visitors to St. Joseph’s South Side.
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Sitting roughly two million dollars short of an estimated $15 million goal, the YMCA can now officially begin their public campaign with the start of the new year. CEO of the St, Joseph YMCA Tammy Killin said the excitement and momentum is starting. “We have just kicked off our campaign and as we speak we
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Items missing from the St. Joseph Fire Fighter’s IAFF Local 77.
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Volunteers are needed to help kids with reading skills as a new school semester begins.
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Amelia Moore of Bomgaars in St. Joseph, said when considering purchasing a generator, potential buyers should determine how many watts and what kind of fuel they want to use to guide them in the buying process.
Continue Reading Arrests reported Dec. 25 to Dec. 31 Cassandra M. Russell, 35, 207 W. Hyde Park Ave., city charge for assault. Greg Allen Mccoppin, 54, 1002 Francis St., city charge for indecent acts exhibitions and conduct. Tabatha Lynn Hatfield, 44, 503 S. 6th St., warrants for failure to appear in court, obstruction of police and stealing.
Continue Reading Arrests reported Dec. 18 to Dec. 24 Shannon Burditt Power, 57, 7716 SE 116 Rd., warrant for failure to appear in court. Jose Perez, 19, 2212 Messanie St., city charge for DWI/DUI. Glenn Allen Walker Jr., 49, 3711 Woodlawn Ter., warrant for failure to appear in court. Joshua Drake Nunn, 26, 3140 S. 42nd St.,
Continue Reading Arrests reported Dec. 16 to Dec. 17 Rain Ilia, 30, 2601 Olive St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Scott Michael Keck, 52, 122 Wilmer Ln., warrant for failure to appear in court. Shirley Ruthann Richardson, 39, no address provided, warrant for failure to appear in court. Tammy Renne Schneider, 54, 219 W. Hyde
Continue Reading Arrests reported Nov. 19 Tyler Laray Davis, 30, no address provided, warrant for failure to appear in court. Jeraldine Faye Standifer, 32, 5009 Red Barn Ln., warrant for failure to appear in court. James Ancel Mignery, 38, 1501 N. 3rd, warrant for failure to appear in court. Courtney Lynn Reynolds, 46, 216 W. Hyde Park
Continue Reading Arrests reported Nov. 12 to Nov. 18 Jessica L. Noland, 32, 1410 Sacramento St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Kenneth Clefton Evans Jr., 36, 1401 N. 36th St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Kyle Arthur Norman, 24, 4509 Stonecrest Ter., warrant for failure to appear in court. Jennifer Lynn Soderlund, 37,
Continue Reading AMERICAN TAVERN 1001 N. 3rd St. No violations. ARAMARK CAMPUS DINING 4525 Downs Dr. Noncritical: Refrigeration equipment must maintain the required temperature. The plumbing must be in good repair. ARAMARK CAMPUS DINING, ARA-FOOD 4525 Downs Dr. Blum Union, Room 102 No violations. BIG DADDY BBQ BAR & GRILL 2121 Francis St. No violations. BOUJEE BOARDS
Continue Reading ARAMARK CAMPUS DINING, ARA-EINSTEINS 4525 Downs Dr. Blum Union No violations. ARAMARK CAMPUS DINING, ARA POD 4525 Downs Dr. Blum Union No violations. ARAMARK CAMPUS DINING, STARBUCKS 4525 Downs Dr. No violations. BARBOSAS EAST 4804 Frederick Ave. Critical: Employees must wash their hands after using the restroom/changing gloves/changing tasks. Food-contact surfaces must be smooth, cleanable
Continue Reading BENTON HIGH SCHOOL 5655 S 4th St. No violations. BODE MIDDLE SCHOOL 720 N. Noyes Blvd. No violations. BREAK TIME 402 N. Woodbine Rd. Critical: Food-contact surfaces must be smooth, cleanable and free of breaks, cracks, chips and pits. Noncritical: Dirty non-food contact surface. Torn or broken door seals or hinges. CATHEDRAL PAROCHIAL SCHOOL 518
Continue Reading BOUDREAUX LOUISIANA 224 N 4th St. Critical: Employees eating and drinking in kitchen or prep areas. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils, wares must be clean to sight and touch. Noncritical: Improper thawing of products. Food uncovered. Dirty non-food contact surface. Air vents for heating/cooling/return must be clean. Dirty walls/floors/ceiling. Refrigeration equipment must maintain the required
Continue Reading ADAMS BAR & GRILL 1612 Commercial St. No violations. ALCHEMY TEA 617 Felix St. No violations. ALDI’S 4132 N. Belt Highway No violations. Aldi’s So Belt 3201 S. Belt Highway No violations. B&B RUNWAY CAFE 100 NW Rosecrans No violations. BIG BISCUIT 139 N. Belt Highway No violations. CAFE ACOUSTIC INC — D & G
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Division 5 Judge Chad Gaddie Jailed John Mikel Nichols, 1501 Village Dr., 26 days in the Buchanan County Jail for misdemeanor stealing with credit given for 26 days served and court costs waived. Heather Nicole Choske, 1806 Clay St., 30 days in the Buchanan County Jail for driving while intoxicated with credit given for four
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