A judge has denied a request for a preliminary injunction meant to halt the St. Joseph School District’s ongoing reorganization plan. During a court hearing last week, the plaintiff group, “We the People,” presented testimony from concerned parents and district staff, which was challenged by defense attorneys. After hearing arguments from both sides, including testimony…
Strong overnight storms in St. Joseph, Missouri, created some unusual sights for residents in a Southside neighborhood. High winds picked up a tin shed and wrapped it around a telephone pole on Carnegie Street, while also tossing a nearby trampoline into a separate utility pole across the street. Fortunately, neither incident resulted in any injuries…
The City of Barnard is undergoing a formal performance audit following an initial investigation that uncovered evidence of potential financial wrongdoing. State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick announced the review was sparked by a credible whistleblower complaint regarding missing cash deposits for water and sewer receipts over several years. Officials say the audit will thoroughly examine the…
A 36-year-old Kansas City, Kansas man has died after suffering a medical event while being taken into police custody on Thursday. Buchanan County deputies initially responded to a domestic disturbance call involving Marcus Alan Caldwell, who authorities report became combative and attempted to disarm an officer. After being handcuffed on the ground, Caldwell stopped breathing…
St. Joseph city officials are collaborating with the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) on plans to reconstruct Interstate 229, but have raised concerns regarding the potential economic impact. The current proposal, estimated at $120 million, would de-designate the interstate and replace the 43-year-old downtown double-decker bridges with a four-lane, mostly at-grade roadway. City leaders are…
The St. Joseph School District’s Board of Education has voted down a proposed two-tiered Career Ladder program for the upcoming school year. The measure failed in a four-to-three vote, rejecting a plan that would have reduced the maximum stipend available compared to the district’s previous three-tiered system. With no program currently in place for the…
The Maryville City Council has greenlit a $220,603 contract with Andrew Spire Construction to complete concrete panel replacements across the city. The newly approved project will fund necessary road repairs on North Clayton and Aurora Avenues. Additionally, the contract includes the installation of a new driveway at the Thomson Splash ‘N’ Play to improve access…
The 2025 MINK League Champion St. Joseph Mustangs will open their 2026 season this Wednesday night by hosting the Monarchs in non-league action. Fans attending the game at the historic Phil Welch Stadium, the team’s home since 1939, will be welcomed by several recent facility upgrades. Funded by a local 2021 Park Sales Tax, the…
Captain Shawn P. Skoglund is retiring from the Missouri State Highway Patrol on June 1st after 31 years of dedicated service. Skoglund’s career began in 1995, and he steadily rose through the ranks across multiple counties before being named commanding officer of Troop H in St. Joseph in December 2022. The agency is recognizing his…
National data shows a historical link between rising summer temperatures and an increase in crime rates, a trend local law enforcement in St. Joseph, Missouri, is already preparing for. Both the St. Joseph Police Department and the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office are increasing patrols as warmer weather brings a gradual rise in 911 calls and…