A multi-motorcycle accident in St. Joseph early Wednesday morning resulted in the death of 23-year-old Tristian Plumley and left another person hospitalized. Initially, police reported that a third motorcyclist had left the scene of the crash before officers arrived. The St. Joseph Police Department has since provided an update confirming that the third individual has…
Northwest Missouri State basketball legend and former Houston Rocket Trevor Hudgins returned to Maryville, his “second home,” to help mentor players at a youth camp. Hudgins, who recently signed a one-year extension to continue his professional career in France, expressed nostalgia for his decorated time as a Bearcat. He is praised by the community as…
Battalion Chief Paris Jenkins has retired from the St. Joseph Fire Department following a distinguished 44-year career. Remembered as a dedicated teacher and mentor, Jenkins consistently challenged his colleagues to improve their skills and knowledge. While officially retired, he plans to occasionally visit the station to continue encouraging the firefighters’ development.
The St. Joseph School District’s fund balance for the 2024-25 school year concluded at 10.02%, significantly below the 20% policy target and initial projections. This shortfall is attributed to delayed federal funding, higher-than-estimated staff salaries and benefits, and capital outlay exceeding the budget by over $2 million. While federal funds are expected, the district acknowledges…
The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control is currently investigating the death of an adult male at a residence on South Grand Street in King City. Authorities, including the Gentry County Sheriff’s Office and King City Police Department, are on the scene, though they report no known danger to the community.…
The Maryville Parks and Recreation Board met on July 21st, reviewing a productive summer with ongoing sports leagues and a successful concert in the park that drew over 600 attendees. Staff have been busy with extensive park maintenance, including field preparation, bathroom sanitization, and facility upkeep like AC unit cleaning and addressing water damage. Looking…
A 23-year-old Kansas City, Kansas man drowned in Smithville Lake near the Route W bridge on Saturday evening after going underwater while swimming without a life vest. His body was recovered Sunday morning by water patrol crews. The Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop A, assisted by Cpl. B.V. Cole and the Smithville Fire Department, responded…
On Sunday, July 27, at approximately 8:35 p.m., the St. Joseph Police Department closed a section of Sycamore Street between 8th and 9th Streets due to an ongoing investigation. The area remained a crime scene for about three and a half hours, reopening shortly after midnight. Details regarding the incident have not yet been released.
Nodaway County Health Center urges parents to get their children immunized promptly for the upcoming school year. Eighth and twelfth graders require Tdap and meningitis vaccines, while kindergartners need five different immunizations including DTaP, IPV, MMR, Hepatitis B, and Varicella. A clinic is scheduled for August 11th during Maryville R-II registration, but parents can also…
St. Joseph, Mo. – Two streets bordering Civic Center Park, Francis Street and North 12th Street, will be closed from Saturday evening to Monday morning to accommodate the Red Rally event on Sunday. Barricades will be set up Saturday, though access to Wesley Senior Towers’ parking lot will be maintained. The ongoing construction on the…