The City of St. Joseph Public Works Department lifted its Phase 2 snow emergency early Sunday morning after crews successfully cleared major roadways. Superintendent Jackson Jones confirmed that all emergency snow routes were completed by 5:15 a.m., allowing operations to shift toward residential districts. Officials noted that while the primary cleanup is finished, drivers should…
One person was transported to the hospital Sunday morning after a fire engulfed a home on the 2000 block of Main Street. Multiple crews from the St. Joseph Fire Department responded around 6:30 a.m. to extinguish the blaze, which is now under investigation. No firefighters were injured during the incident.
The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce is calling on local eateries to register for the upcoming Restaurant Week, scheduled for late February. Participating locations will offer special menu items at set price points to encourage dining out during a typically slower season. Restaurants have until February 16th to sign up, with the week-long event kicking…
The Midland Empire Ag and Rural Lifestyle Show has kicked off at the St. Joseph Civic Arena, bringing together local vendors and the community for a two-day event. Attendees can explore the latest agricultural innovations, such as advanced grain bin monitoring systems, while also enjoying family-friendly attractions like a petting zoo and Highland cow displays.…
The Andrew County Aquatics Initiative has announced that the Savannah Pool is expected to open by Memorial Day, reversing earlier concerns that the facility might remain closed for the 2026 season. After determining that a new construction project would be prohibitively expensive, organizers opted for a major renovation of the existing structure, which is estimated…
The St. Joseph Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire on the 5000 block of Southwest Lakefront Lane shortly before noon on Monday. Two adults were inside the building at the time of the incident and were evaluated for injuries at the scene. Fire officials are currently working to determine the cause of the…
St. Joseph firefighters came to the rescue of a dog named Fred after he wandered onto a frozen pond and fell through the ice in his owner’s backyard. Owners believe the dog had been trapped in the freezing water for nearly thirty minutes before crews arrived on the scene. The department reports that after a…
A new legislative proposal in Missouri, Bill 2278, seeks to change how high school interscholastic activities are governed. The bill would require that any statewide association facilitating these events be overseen by a board of directors appointed by the Governor with Senate approval, rather than by independent selection. Under the plan, these directors would serve…
The City of Maryville is partnering with local Lions Clubs to replace aging equipment at Mozingo Lake Recreation Park with a new all-inclusive playground. The project targets the Lions Shelter area, where existing structures installed in 2002 were recently deemed unsafe and broken. Officials are currently seeking grant funding for the initiative and hope to…
The City of St. Joseph is introducing a new safety program designed to reduce crime and improve security across local parks through environmental design changes. The initiative focuses on preventative measures like improved lighting, better sightlines, and increased patrols to address concerns that nearly two-thirds of residents feel unsafe in parks at night. Officials say…