Missouri Western State University faces a potential $6 million reduction in state funding under a new budget proposal approved by the House Budget Committee. House Bill 2003 seeks to tie university allocations directly to student enrollment numbers, a shift that would favor larger institutions while decreasing Missouri Western’s recommended budget to approximately $21.12 million. The…
A 32-year-old woman is being held without bond on a first-degree arson charge following a fatal house fire in St. Joseph last week. Authorities identified the victim as Ora Schroff, who was found dead after first responders arrived at the multi-family complex on North 10th Street on March 11. Police state that surveillance footage linked…
A 33-year-old Iowa man died Sunday night following a single-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 169 in Grant City. Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the driver was traveling too fast for road conditions when his pickup truck overturned, ejecting him from the vehicle. Authorities confirmed the victim was not wearing a seat belt at the time…
The St. Joseph Board of Education met Monday for a special work session to discuss expanding student opportunities and employee benefits for the 2026–2027 school year. Key proposals include the addition of law enforcement and aircraft mechanics programs at Hillyard Technical Center, as well as a new agreement with the YMCA to provide up to…
Medical leaders in St. Joseph are raising alarms over the increasing use of 7-Hydroxymitragynine, a potent opioid-like compound found in over-the-counter kratom products. While no overdose deaths have been reported locally, Dr. Robert Corder of the City Health Department notes that the substance is highly addictive and requires intensive medical treatment similar to heroin or…
The Saint Joseph Symphony will present its “Tour De France” concert on April 25, 2026, featuring a homecoming performance by world-renowned guitarist and St. Joseph native Anthony Glise. The evening at the Missouri Theater will highlight the Midwestern premiere of Glise’s original concerto, The Globe Rooms, alongside classic works by French composers like Debussy and…
Maryville City Manager Ryan Heiland has presented a draft of “Maryville Momentum 2045,” a new twenty-year strategic plan designed to guide the city’s land use and future development. Built on over a year of community feedback, the proposal prioritizes seven key areas including housing diversity, downtown revitalization, and infrastructure modernization to help the city secure…
The St. Joseph Police Department is investigating a Wednesday night shooting on St. Joseph Avenue that left a man in critical condition and a child with non-life-threatening injuries. Both victims were transported to area hospitals and are currently listed in stable condition, though no suspects have been taken into custody. While the incident is believed…
The St. Joseph Police Department is investigating a Wednesday night shooting that left one person injured in the 3100 block of St. Joseph Avenue. Officers arrived at the scene around 8:45 p.m. to find evidence of gunfire, and the victim was subsequently transported to a local hospital for treatment. Detectives are currently processing the scene,…
The Savannah R-III School District has confirmed a case of the mumps at John Glenn Elementary and is coordinating with the Andrew County Health Department for contact tracing. Officials are advising families to monitor children for symptoms such as fever and facial swelling, noting that the upcoming spring break will allow for a deep cleaning…