A Savannah, Missouri man, 28-year-old Steven M. Richardson, faces felony charges of involuntary manslaughter and leaving the scene of a fatal accident. Richardson allegedly struck and killed a pedestrian with his vehicle on December 1, 2024, in St. Joseph, subsequently hitting a house before fleeing the scene on foot. He is currently being held on…
The I-229 resurfacing project in St. Joseph, originally set to begin on July 14, has been delayed by one week and will now start on Monday, July 21. This work will narrow I-229 to one lane between Route 371 and I-29, and drivers should anticipate delays. The project, which involves concrete removal and filling, is…
Three years after Savannah Domann and her unborn child were killed in a DWI crash, the convicted driver, Steven Ayala, is eligible for parole, sparking outrage from Domann’s family. Despite receiving a maximum 15-year sentence, Missouri’s parole system allows Ayala a hearing on September 4th after serving only 25% of his term, which Savannah’s sister,…
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas caused a stir with comments suggesting the Chiefs wouldn’t return to St. Joseph for training camp, but his office quickly clarified that the remarks pertained to the team’s long-term strategic planning, not their immediate future. Both the Chiefs and Missouri Western State University recently signed a multi-year extension, reaffirming their…
A dedicated group, the “Andrew County Aquatics Initiative,” is actively seeking solutions to keep Savannah, Missouri’s, aquatic facility open, with a strong preference for private donations to avoid burdening taxpayers. As the current pool faces imminent closure for several years, the group hopes to extend its lifespan while developing a long-term plan for a new…
Maryville High School is searching for a new girls volleyball coach after Alyssa Stout announced she’s stepping down due to a family decision to move out of Maryville. Stout coached the Spoofhounds for two seasons, improving their record to 13-12 last year. The team is set to return their top three kill leaders for the…
A rezoning plan to transform agricultural land into a five-home housing subdivision near Mid-Buchanan RV school in Faucett was overwhelmingly rejected by the Buchanan County Planning and Zoning Board. Community members, many affiliated with the Mid-Buchanan school district, voiced strong opposition, citing concerns about increased traffic, strain on utilities, and construction near the school. As…
Mary Sanders, a fourth-grade teacher in the St. Joseph School District, received a surprise announcement during Professional Development Day: she was honored as one of two Northwest Regional Teacher of the Year honorees. Sanders, who has been teaching for 13 years, expressed her shock and gratitude, emphasizing her love for her job and her excitement…
A structure fire on the 800 block of South 19th Street in St. Joseph was extinguished Tuesday afternoon, with no human injuries reported. Fire crews quickly brought the blaze under control, though one dog sadly died in the incident. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Community Missions in St. Joseph has expanded its vital services by opening a hot weather shelter, operating daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., to complement its existing cold weather shelter. This new 24/7 service hub offers air-conditioned refuge, food, counseling, and housing assistance to the city’s over 400 homeless individuals. For volunteers like Brett…