Missouri American Water will launch its annual hydrant flushing and water main maintenance program in St. Joseph and Stewartsville starting the week of May 11. The routine work, which runs through June, is designed to improve water quality and ensure fire hydrants are functioning properly for community safety. During this period, the company will temporarily…
Four juniors from Benton High School secured a $10,000 prize at the Altec Innovation Challenge for their proposal to introduce cosmetology classes to the St. Joseph School District. The team outpaced eight other groups by pitching a program designed to provide professional career paths for students and address local workforce needs. Judges evaluated the winning…
Nodaway County drivers should prepare for several ongoing construction projects and daily road closures throughout the remainder of the week. Route E will experience 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. closures for culvert replacements between 160th and 150th Streets today, shifting to the stretch between 140th and 130th Streets on Thursday. Additionally, long-term resurfacing continues on…
Optimum crews worked overnight to restore internet service in St. Joseph after fiber optic lines were intentionally damaged at the corner of Ajax and Mason Roads Monday night. This incident marks the third act of vandalism against the company’s infrastructure recently, prompting officials to warn that such disruptions can jeopardize public safety and 911 emergency…
A driver and a juvenile passenger were hospitalized with minor injuries following a traffic accident on northbound Interstate 229 Monday afternoon. The St. Joseph Police Department issued a traffic alert just before 3:30 p.m. as the crash blocked lanes near the Eastlake Boulevard exit. Authorities advised motorists to avoid the area while emergency crews worked…
The St. Joseph School District Board of Education voted 4-2 on Monday to allow member Kim Miller to rescind her March vote reappointing her son as a teacher. The decision came despite warnings from some members that the move might violate board policy and Robert’s Rules of Order. Following the reversal, the board voted unanimously…
The St. Joseph City Council will meet Monday evening to discuss a major $19.9 million commitment for long-term closure and maintenance costs at the city’s sanitary landfill. The proposed ordinance includes plans for a vertical expansion of the facility and the incorporation of additional property to manage future waste needs. Additionally, the council will review…
Five community members have filed a lawsuit seeking to remove St. Joseph School District board member Kim Miller, alleging she violated the Missouri Constitution by voting to hire her son. The legal challenge, filed Friday, claims Miller forfeited her seat on March 24 when she approved a personnel report that included her relative, an act…
The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce has released its first-quarter report for 2026, highlighting more than $31 million in total capital investments from local businesses. Leading the growth is Triumph Foods, which is embarking on a $30 million facility expansion to increase cold storage and production capacity. Meanwhile, metal fabricator Van-Am plans to invest $1.8…
A proposed AI data center in Nodaway County is facing pushback from local residents and activists who cite concerns over rising utility costs and environmental impacts. Community members recently held a public meeting to discuss how the project could affect local farmland and lead to higher electricity rates for consumers. While some officials have called…