The State of Missouri and the U.S. Department of Education have reached a preliminary settlement regarding the Biden administration’s SAVE student loan forgiveness program. Under the proposed terms, the state would agree to stop enrolling new borrowers in the SAVE plan and transition those currently enrolled onto standard repayment plans. While Missouri Attorney General Catherine…
The St. Joseph City Council has voted to equip the police department with new drone technology while also approving a pay raise for officers. The city will enter a five-year agreement for six new drones designed to provide rapid video feeds to law enforcement and firefighters before they arrive at an emergency scene. Additionally, the…
Local pastor Jacob McMillian has officially announced his campaign for the St. Joseph School District Board of Education, citing a desire to help the community focus on its core mission of public education. His platform prioritizes early childhood literacy and a holistic school environment that relies on recruiting quality staff across all departments. McMillian also…
Two Missouri legislators have filed the “Missouri Prenatal Equal Protection Act,” a bill that seeks to nullify the state’s recently enacted abortion rights amendment and classify abortion as homicide. This proposal runs parallel to a confirmed November 2026 ballot measure asking voters to repeal the amendment, an effort recently endorsed by U.S. Senator Josh Hawley.…
After three decades of covering Nodaway County, the Nodaway News Leader has announced it will shut down its newspaper operations on December 31. Publisher Kay Wilson reflected on the publication’s legacy of reporting on local government and community achievements since its founding in 1996. While the newspaper is closing, Wilson plans to continue operating Rush…
The Cameron Public Library officially opened a new designated children’s space this week following a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Library Director JoElen Pratt says the interactive area was created to offer hands-on learning experiences and sensory activities for local families, filling a gap in the community. The renovated space features specialized furniture and educational tools designed to…
The Cobblestone Inn and Suites at Mozingo Lake Recreation Park has been named one of the top ten locations for guest experience within the national hotel chain. The Maryville property received the honor at a recent awards ceremony in Orlando, distinguishing itself among more than 150 Cobblestone locations. To qualify, the hotel maintained high customer…
Authorities in Daviess County have confirmed that the body of 55-year-old Jule Vyrostek was recovered from the Grand River on Sunday afternoon. Vyrostek had been reported missing by her family on November 26, sparking a multi-agency search after her unoccupied vehicle was discovered near the water. The Sheriff’s Office states that the investigation into the…
Major roads and interstates in St. Joseph are mostly clear following Monday’s snow event, thanks to round-the-clock work by the Missouri Department of Transportation and local crews. MoDOT focused on main highways first, while St. Joseph streets treated all city roads by Tuesday morning after prioritizing snow emergency routes. Officials are still urging caution for…
The St. Joseph Board of Education recently reviewed a financial audit on November 24, led by Linda Quinley of the Missouri School Board Association. The audit highlighted a steady decline in state revenue, which mirrors the district’s recent drop in student enrollment. While the review found no funds were mishandled, it showed that the district’s…