The St. Joseph Animal Shelter is holding a three-day free adoption event for cats and dogs from July 23-25 to address severe overcrowding. Made possible by the Friends of the St. Joseph Animal Shelter (FOTAS), this initiative offers pre-vetted, chipped, and spayed/neutered pets ready for their new homes. The shelter also encourages community members to…
The Gene Field Road Bridge over Interstate 29 in Buchanan County is scheduled for a temporary closure starting Monday, July 28, at 6:30 a.m. Missouri Department of Transportation crews will be repairing the bridge deck, with the bridge expected to reopen by 9 a.m. on Thursday, July 31. A full replacement of the bridge is…
A two-vehicle collision in southern Buchanan County on Tuesday night left one person with serious injuries. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a mini dirt bike rider was ejected from their vehicle after colliding with another vehicle at 32nd Road Southeast and Seymour Road Southeast, and was subsequently transported to Mosaic Life Care.
Four individuals, three adults and one juvenile, sustained injuries after their Lexus overturned on US 36 Highway in DeKalb County early Saturday morning. The vehicle veered off the road, traveled down an embankment, and flipped. Three of the occupants, all from St. Joseph except for a Springfield, Virginia woman, suffered serious injuries, while the 15-year-old…
On July 19th, a multi-agency effort in Gower, Missouri, led to the peaceful arrest of Shawn Reynolds, who was wanted on a felony warrant for failing to register as a sex offender. Deputies from the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office, assisted by several other agencies, apprehended Reynolds after a several-hour standoff at a residence where he…
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has signed Senate Bill 133, updating the “Underground Facility and Damage Prevention Act” to improve safe digging practices. The new legislation provides contractors and excavators with greater project planning flexibility and mandates detectable location devices for underground facilities, aiming to reduce damages and enhance efficiency. Additionally, the bill clarifies liability for…
Braymer High School has announced Carl Ware as its new head football coach for the 2025 season. This marks Ware’s first head coaching role, following his college playing career at Madonna University and Wayne State University. He takes over from former coach Clayton Brown after a successful 12-1 season for the Bobcats, who narrowly missed…
The Missouri Department of Conservation is actively monitoring the state’s water systems through its Resources, Assessment, and Monitoring (RAM) Program. This initiative collects vital data on water flow, habitats, and biotic interactions to enhance plant and animal life. With a new regional team added, the RAM Program aims to expand its data collection and support…
With nearly half of Missouri residents owning firearms, Brothers Arms and the U.S. Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) have partnered to offer essential gun safety and legal training. They emphasize that uneducated gun owners pose the greatest risk, stressing the importance of securing weapons and understanding laws. Their courses aim to provide comprehensive preparation in firearm…
The Skidmore Food Pantry is holding a distribution event today, Tuesday, July 15, from 4 to 5:30 PM at Newton Hall. This service is for residents of the Nodaway-Holt school district, with a designated line-up area from Highway 113. Senior boxes will also be available for pickup during this time.