Northwest Missouri Drug task force holds annual meeting
The annual Northwest Missouri Drug Task Force meeting was held at the Buchanan County law enforcement center on Wednesday, February 26.
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Atkins named to lead parks department
The city has named a new leader for its parks department. Jeff Atkins, currently the assistant director of parks and recreation, will take over as the department’s leader on April 5. He will replace Chuck Kempf, who is retiring. Retiring director Chuck Kempf has worked together with Atkins for the last 20 years stating, “Jeff
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St. Joseph Museums awarded grant from Missouri Humanities
One of the state’s top nonprofit organizations is lending a helping hand to grow the St. Joseph Museums’ humanities education program. The MHC awarded a grant of $25,000 to the St. Joseph Museums on Wednesday, Feb. 26, to support a new project titled “St. Joseph, MO – An American (HIS)tory, (HER)story, (OUR)story.” According to the
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Andrew County U.S. Route 59 back open
The Missouri Department of Transportation reopened the U.S. Route 59 (Savannah Road) in Andrew County on Wednesday morning. The U.S. Route 59 was previously closed for water main repairs from Route DD to County Line Road just north of St. Joseph. For up-to-date road conditions throughout the state, visit traveler.modot.org/map.
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Silver Alert canceled, Atchison woman found safe
UPDATE: The Atchison, Kansas Police Department has canceled the Silver Alert for a missing Atchison woman. According to the Atchison Police Department at 10:07 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 77-year-old Janice Buttron was found safe. The Atchison Police Department and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation are asking for the public’s help to find a missing
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Karnes back open at Belt Highway intersection
A Belt Highway intersection is back open a month after a traffic accident that damaged a signal and caused it to close. Traffic is again allowed through Belt Highway and Karnes Road and signals are functioning. The intersection was closed following a vehicle crash which extensively damaged the traffic signal mast arm over southbound Belt
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SJSD School Board appoints cabinet positions for 25-26 school year
The St. Joseph School Board appointed cabinet positions, with staffing changes becoming ever-so-present for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. Stacia Studer, the St. Joseph School District’s current director of curriculum and instruction, will take over for Dr. Ashly McGinnis as the Assistant Superintendent of Academics. McGinnis will assume her role of SJSD’s superintendent for the
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School board candidate Brian Kirk is ready to take on another level of teaching
From teaching kids to teaching congregations, St. Joseph Pastor Brian Kirk is taking the opportunity to run for school board.
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X Ambassadors to play Northwest spring concert
A pop band known best for songs “Jungle,” “Renegades,” and “Unsteady” will headline the annual spring concert at Northwest Missouri State University next month. X Ambassadors will perform at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 4, in the Carl and Cheryl Hughes Fieldhouse on Northwest’s campus in Maryville, Missouri. Doors for the concert will open at
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Charge filed against man who pointed gun at officer outside grocery store
A St. Joseph man faces a charge of first-degree assault in an incident that involved an officer firing his gun outside a local grocery store. Trevor Szuba is charged in the Jan. 31 incident outside Price Chopper, 2219 N. Belt Highway. According to a probable cause statement filed in the case, a St. Joseph Police Department
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SJPD investigates package found over the weekend
On Saturday, February 22, SJPD was dispatched to the 1300 block of S 11th St in response to a report of a suspicious bag.
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Safety Council offers adult driving course
Adult driver’s education students will have the opportunity to learn rules of the road with a program put on by the St. Joseph Safety Council.
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SJFD responds to fire on King Hill Avenue
St. Joseph fire crews responded to a structure fire on the 3800 block of King Hill Avenue.
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Local event aims to assist critically and chronically ill children
The Dream Factory of Northwest Missouri hosted their 5th annual Quarter Auction and Vendor Fair on Saturday in order to help deliver “dreams” to critically and chronically ill children.
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Plato’s Closet to temporarily close after break-in
Plato’s Closet in St. Joseph announced on social media that they will be temporarily closed after a break-in on Saturday morning.
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SJSD awards teacher, support person of the year
The St. Joseph School District gifted awards for Teacher of the Year and Support Person of the Year on Tuesday morning.
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Senior property tax relief applications open Monday
The Senior Citizen Tax Credit program, signed into law by the Buchanan County Commission, allows taxpayers over 62-years-old to apply for credits that cap future real property tax increases.
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USDA speaker, cost-sharing program topics of Friday event for farmers
Area farmers are invited to an educational event highlighting USDA surveys and a new cost-sharing program for nutrient management. The event, organized by the soil and water conservation districts in Buchanan and Andrew counties, begins at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 28, at the East Hills Library, 502 N. Woodbine Road. Andrea and Mitch Rice will give details
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Entries open for Apple Blossom pageant
Contestants can now sign up for next month’s annual Apple Blossom pageant. The event begins at 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, at the Missouri Theater. Girls ages 7 through 19 can sign up at www.appleblossomparade.com under the “royalty pageant” tab. There are categories for princess (ages 7 through 10), junior queen (ages 11 through
Continue Reading School board discusses snow days, expenditures, open enrollment
From snow days to finances, the St. Joseph School School District Board of Education discussed a laundry list of items at Monday night’s meeting. With the district utilizing all of its snow and alternate methods of instruction (AMI) days, the district looked at backup plans in case another unexpected event causes classes to be canceled
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Maryville fire leaves one man dead
A man is dead and the Missouri State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating after an early morning fire Monday in Maryville, Missouri. Crews from the Maryville Fire Department arrived shortly after 4 a.m. to a home on Chick Avenue after a passerby reported seeing flames coming from the home, officials said. A woman confirmed to firefighters
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Emergency crews put out overnight vacant property fire
SJFD Firefighters had previously responded to a structure fire at the same vacant property this past Tuesday, Feb. 18.
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Northwest Missouri State University mourns death of freshman
Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Missouri is mourning the death of a first-year college student who died on Sunday in a car crash.
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Cemeteries ask for items to be removed for cleanup
St. Joseph Memorial Park and Mount Auburn Cemetery will conduct its semi-annual cemetery cleanup on Monday, March 3. Cemetery staff will clear all flowers, decorations and additional items off every grave to mow and conduct maintenance of the cemetery grounds. Community members are asked to remove any items that they wish to keep by the
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United Cerebral Palsy Chili Cook-Off set for Sunday
With temperatures warming up, there’s still a chance to get your chili fix while also helping local people with special needs this weekend. United Cerebral Palsy will have its 39th Anniversary Chili Cook-Off Sunday, March 2, at the Civic Arena, Fourth and Felix streets. The event is a major fundraiser for the agency, and all
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Cotillion for Achievement honors students hard work and accomplishments
The Cotillion for Achievement honored 16 students from Andrew and Buchanan counties
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Shift to spring giving strength to those with mental health conditions
Jaycee, a local teen, said she looks forward to the warmer weather that comes in just a few short weeks when Spring officially begins.
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Fairground Board to determine livestock show size
Buchanan County Commissioner Scott Nelson (left) listens during a discussion with Buchanan County Fairgrounds Board members.
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Veterinarians recommend keeping pets active in extreme cold
Local veterinarian, Dr. Kyle Ripperger, said finding creative ways to keep pets active indoors and adjusting calorie intake can keep pets healthier during extreme cold.
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Missouri bill cracks down on ‘organized retail theft’
FILE – Shoppers head into and out of a Walmart store, Feb. 7, 2025, in an AP press photo.
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