St. Joseph City Councilman Marty Novak has announced he is running for reelection to his At-Large seat. Novak cites his record of improving city infrastructure, including streets, parks, and the airport, as major accomplishments during his time in office. If reelected, he plans to focus on supporting the local school district, addressing housing needs, and…
A 10-year-old child was shot in the thigh while sleeping after their St. Joseph home was hit by a barrage of gunfire early Wednesday morning. Police recovered 40 shell casings from a mix of rifles and handguns at the scene on South 18th Street. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are asking for the public’s…
Wounded Warriors In Action MO/KAN is hosting its 16th annual “Ducks and Bucks” event, an all-expenses-paid hunting trip for Purple Heart recipients in Napier, Missouri. The event is designed to provide a therapeutic escape, fostering camaraderie and teaching new outdoor skills to veterans dealing with physical and mental wounds. By bringing them to a secluded…
Since 1949, the St. Joseph YMCA’s Y-Fry cooking club has taught essential culinary skills to over 1,600 local men, adapting to changing family dynamics where cooking is a shared responsibility. The historic program fosters community by bringing graduates together for an annual reunion, which serves as a key fundraiser for the YMCA’s mission.
Tuesday marked the first day candidates could pick up petitions for the St. Joseph, Missouri, mayoral, council, and judicial races, with incumbent Mayor John Josendale immediately declaring his intent to seek another term. Josendale highlighted his administration’s achievements in business expansion and community projects but acknowledged frustrations with the pace of government. He aims to…
The Missouri Department of Conservation and the National Deer Association are co-hosting a free webinar tonight, September 9th, about using prescribed fire as a tool for deer habitat management. The online event is designed for landowners and managers and will feature a presentation from a deer outreach specialist. Following the presentation, experts from both organizations…
The St. Joseph School District is moving forward with a plan to consolidate into a two-high-school system, with the board signaling its preference for options that would keep Benton/Hyde and Central High School open. This decision, driven by the district’s financial situation, would result in Lafayette High School being converted into a middle school. Following…
The Savannah Aquatic Center has permanently closed after hosting a final “Splash Bash” for Andrew County residents to share memories of the beloved community hub. While saddened by the loss of an affordable and safe summer activity, hope remains as a local group, the Andrew County Aquatics Initiative, is spearheading efforts to build a new…
Despite public concern over a lack of visible activity, officials confirm that renovations at Krug Park are actively underway with crucial, unseen infrastructure work. The project has experienced some delays due to necessary electrical upgrades and the discovery of a federally protected, endangered bat species that requires careful management. While holiday light preparations are expected…
The Maryville Public Library’s used book sale is taking place in the basement starting today and continuing through the weekend, with a “$5 per bag” special on Saturday. On Monday, all remaining books from the sale will be free. Additionally, the library will host two Storytime sessions on Tuesday for children ages birth to five…