Work on Central High School’s new turf field is set to begin this week, with officials anticipating a 14 to 17-day completion timeline once the crew finishes a project at another school. Project delays, attributed to the contractor’s failure to provide a promised second work crew, have already forced the district to spend $3,000 to…
Governor Mike Kehoe has appointed St. Joseph resident LeAndra Beauford to the Missouri Development Disabilities Council as part of nine new appointments to state boards. Beauford currently works as a family navigation manager for Progressive Community Services and has prior experience as a substitute teacher.
Shoplifting is a growing issue nationwide, with 2024 marking a peak year for cases. While Missouri’s retail theft rate is currently below the national average, St. Joseph police are encouraging citizens to help keep it that way. Residents can assist by reporting suspicious activity and safely gathering evidence like photos or license plate numbers of…
Maryville tourism leaders gathered last week to celebrate a banner year, announcing that 3.6 million visitors generated $39.7 million in revenue for Nodaway County in 2024. During the meeting, Tourism Director DeAnn Davidson presented strategic goals for the future, which include developing a stronger destination brand and partnering with existing assets to continue the upward…
Following the announcement that Savannah’s aquatic center will close permanently after the 2025 season, residents have formed a new nonprofit called the Andrew County Aquatics Initiative. The group aims to raise $4 to $5 million to construct a new facility, ensuring the beloved community hub is not lost. A final celebration at the current pool…
A Missouri resident being treated for a rare “brain-eating” amoeba infection died on Tuesday in a St. Louis area hospital, the state’s health department confirmed Wednesday. The patient was diagnosed with primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM), which is caused by the amoeba Naegleria fowleri, and preliminary information suggests the person was exposed while water skiing at…
Four men from the Kansas City area are facing felony charges after being arrested in a child enticement sting operation in Clay County, Missouri, earlier this month. The suspects allegedly believed they were arranging to meet a 14-year-old girl for sex after messaging her online. When the men arrived at the arranged meeting spot, they…
Kipton Thummel of Ravenwood dominated the 2025 Missouri Angus Preview Show, owning both the grand champion and reserve grand champion phenotype and genotype females. His September 2023 female, TA Lass 36, took the top honor, while his October 2024 female, WB Adelaide 437, earned reserve grand champion and also claimed the reserve champion jackpot title.…
Retired St. Joseph Police Detective Paul Gatewood has announced his campaign for the Missouri District 10 state representative seat. Gatewood is running to fill the position currently held by Bill Falkner, who is term-limited in 2026 and has encouraged Gatewood to run. Citing his deep community involvement and experience lobbying legislators, Gatewood will officially kick…
A 28-year-old man from Cameron was injured in a single-vehicle accident in Caldwell County on Saturday. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the driver failed to stop at a T-intersection, causing his vehicle to leave the roadway and hit a tree. He was transported to a nearby medical center for treatment of minor injuries.