A 63-year-old St. Joseph man died Thursday morning following a collision on Missouri Route 116 involving a pickup truck and a tractor. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, an eastbound Toyota Tundra crossed the center line and struck an implement being towed by a westbound John Deere tractor near De Kalb. While the tractor…
The YMCA has officially begun construction on the Mid-America National Aquatic Center, a year-round facility designed to host competitive swim meets and community wellness programs. The center will feature a 50-meter Olympic-sized pool and a separate temperature-controlled multipurpose pool equipped with zero-entry access for rehabilitation and youth instruction. Supported by a wide range of private…
The Missouri Department of Transportation has contracted Herzog Contracting Corp. to launch an infrastructure project on Interstate 29 in Buchanan County starting Monday, April 6. The work includes replacing the approaches to the Pigeon Creek and Bee Creek bridges, followed by a full resurfacing of the interstate between mile markers 31 and 39.8. Crews will…
Teriosi Ludwig, an employee at an airport brewery, has been arrested for allegedly filming more than 66 people inside an all-gender restroom at Kansas City International Airport. Court documents state that investigators discovered dozens of videos on Ludwig’s phone dating back to January, many of which captured victims in adjacent stalls without their consent. Following…
Seven candidates vying for two open seats on the St. Joseph School Board gathered Tuesday for a PTA-hosted forum to discuss the role of board members in local schools. While the majority of candidates, including Travis Smith and Jacob McMillan, emphasized the importance of “boots on the ground” volunteering to build trust with staff, candidate…
A 38-year-old Houston man is dead following a hit-and-run collision in Platte County on Thursday night. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the victim was struck by an unknown vehicle while in the southbound lanes of U.S. 69 near Interstate 635. Authorities have notified the man’s next of kin and are currently searching for…
A two-vehicle accident on the Belt Highway in St. Joseph delayed Sunday evening traffic for approximately 45 minutes. Police report that an SUV failed to yield while turning onto eastbound Highway 36, resulting in a collision with another motorist. One driver sustained minor injuries in the wreck but declined medical assistance at the scene as…
St. Joseph fire officials are urging residents to avoid the Sugar Lake area near Lewis and Clark Village as crews battle a significant grass fire. The blaze has already destroyed one abandoned home, though the specific cause of the ignition remains under investigation. Buchanan County Emergency Coordinator Bill Brinton noted that while the lake’s high…
Missouri Western State University faces a potential $6 million reduction in state funding under a new budget proposal approved by the House Budget Committee. House Bill 2003 seeks to tie university allocations directly to student enrollment numbers, a shift that would favor larger institutions while decreasing Missouri Western’s recommended budget to approximately $21.12 million. The…
A 32-year-old woman is being held without bond on a first-degree arson charge following a fatal house fire in St. Joseph last week. Authorities identified the victim as Ora Schroff, who was found dead after first responders arrived at the multi-family complex on North 10th Street on March 11. Police state that surveillance footage linked…