The St. Joseph City Council has reviewed a bill to authorize a nearly $1.9 million project to relocate waste at the city landfill. The contract involves moving waste from an area known as “Trash Mountain,” which was used for temporary storage after another cell filled faster than expected. According to the Public Works Director, this…
The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce is publicly urging the school district’s Board of Education to implement its “Vision Forward” long-range plan. Chamber President Natalie Hawn spoke to the board, highlighting that declining enrollment and aging facilities necessitate action. Hawn emphasized that the district must adapt to remain efficient and competitive, warning that inaction could…
Terry Oglesby has been appointed as the new executive director of the Collegiate Officiating Consortium. He will also take on the role of coordinator of officials for the Big Ten and Mountain West Conferences. Oglesby will now manage the consortium’s day-to-day operations, servicing 63 Division I institutions, and oversee officiating development and assignments across several…
St. Joseph police are investigating a shooting reported Sunday afternoon at an apartment complex on North 8th Street. Officers responded to the call just after noon and found signs of a shooting upon arrival. The area was secured, and one person was taken into custody. No injuries were reported, and the investigation is ongoing.
Nodaway County will hold its Annual Veterans Day Observance at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 11, at the American Legion Post 100 Hall in Maryville. The ceremony features guest speaker Major General Wayne Pierson, Ret., and will be followed by a 21-gun salute and a free lunch. Several other community, school, and American Legion events…
Drivers in St. Joseph should be aware of overnight roadwork on the Belt Highway. Patching is scheduled from 8 p.m. Thursday to 6 a.m. Friday. Crews will begin near Interstate 29 and work south toward Easton Road. Motorists should anticipate the work and potential delays during those hours.
Drivers in St. Joseph faced significant traffic delays Tuesday evening due to construction at the BNSF railroad crossing on the Stockyards Expressway (Missouri Route 759). The work, which caused standstills on the South Side, was originally scheduled to end at 5 p.m. but is now expected to wrap up around 9 p.m. Tuesday. Motorists should…
A Cole County judge has scheduled a December 15th review for a redistricting lawsuit filed by the Missouri NAACP. The lawsuit challenges the constitutionality of the legislature’s special session on redistricting, arguing it required an updated census. A judge previously denied the NAACP’s request to halt the session, and the court is now considering a…
St. Joseph city departments recently partnered with the Red Cross for the first-ever Community Safety Fair, an event focused on neighborhood cleanup and resident safety. The effort brought together the Fire Department, Police, and Parks Department to connect with the community. During the fair, the Red Cross installed free smoke detectors in homes, while city…
St. Joseph’s historic Krug Park is now undergoing extensive improvements as part of a $12.7 million modernization project. Crews have begun specialized masonry work on the 102-year-old castle, which will be transformed internally with a new reception area, restrooms, and event space. The adjacent playground is also set to become a new theater-style entertainment venue.…