Buchanan County officials will host a groundbreaking ceremony this Friday to launch a significant expansion of the Judge Frank D. Connett, Jr. Juvenile Justice Center. The project, led by Goldberg Group Architects and Lehr Construction, will increase the facility’s capacity from six to 24 beds to improve local juvenile justice services. The public event is…
The St. Joseph School District Board of Education officially swore in newly elected members Cassandra Veale and Jacob McMillian during its Monday night meeting. Following the induction, the board elected Ronda Chesney as president in a 4–3 vote and selected McMillian to serve as vice president. Both leaders emphasized a commitment to district transparency and…
A 16-year-old girl sustained moderate injuries early Saturday morning following a single-vehicle accident on Interstate 29 in Holt County. Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the teenager’s SUV traveled into the median and overturned, coming to rest on its roof and partially blocking the northbound passing lane. Authorities confirmed the driver was not wearing a seatbelt…
The St. Joseph Museums have been awarded a $15,000 grant from the Missouri Humanities Council to develop a new local history curriculum for K-12 students. The project, titled “Bringing Local History to School,” will provide teachers with artifact toolboxes, 3D-printed replicas, and digital resources covering topics from Native American cultures to civil rights. This funding…
Maryville School District residents passed Proposition Spoofhound in Tuesday’s election, authorizing a sales tax rollback aimed at increasing staff compensation. Superintendent Phillip Pohren stated the district will now focus on raising salaries to remain competitive with surrounding schools to improve recruitment and retention. Additionally, voters elected Amy Ziegler, Dale Baker, and Deann Davison to the…
Two juveniles face felony property damage charges after dozens of gravestones were toppled and broken at Mount Mora Cemetery on Monday. St. Joseph police quickly identified the suspects following reports that the historic site’s fence had been breached to gain entry. Local preservationists, who last dealt with significant vandalism at the site in 2006, are…
Cassandra Veale and Jacob McMillian have been elected to fill two open seats on the St. Joseph School District Board following Tuesday’s municipal election. Veale led the seven-candidate field with nearly 23 percent of the vote, while McMillian secured the second spot with approximately 19 percent. The two newcomers are scheduled to be officially sworn…
The Platte County Commission has voted to allow the Sheriff’s Office to retain an additional $315,000 despite a confirmed clerical error. County Auditor Kevin Robinson admitted his office mistakenly increased a specific equipment rental budget line from $35,000 to $350,000 during the final approval phase. While some commissioners argued the funds should be returned due…
The King City R-I School District is mourning the loss of a 14-year-old student following a fatal UTV accident in Gentry County Sunday night. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the vehicle overturned on private property, leading to the partial ejection of the teenager, who later died from her injuries. School officials have made…
Buchanan County residents are voting Tuesday on a proposed homestead property tax credit aimed at providing financial relief to local homeowners. If approved, the program would establish a tax ceiling for eligible primary residences, effectively reducing bills if property taxes exceed a specific limit. To qualify, applicants must be Missouri residents who own and occupy…