A historic building in Downtown St. Joseph is undergoing a major renovation to help spur revitalization in the area. Local designer and new owner Jamie Donaldson is transforming the former St. Joseph Trunk Company building into a mixed-use property that will be called “The Madison.” The project will create two retail spaces and eight uniquely…
Mosaic Medical Center – Maryville has been awarded a 5-star rating for cleanliness from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, a distinction held by only nine hospitals in Missouri. The top rating is based on national patient satisfaction surveys measuring experiences during hospital stays between late 2023 and September 2024. This places the…
The St. Joseph Police Department and Missouri State Highway Patrol conducted a targeted traffic enforcement operation on October 4, resulting in 57 traffic stops. The effort led to 49 citations, three DWI arrests, multiple felony arrests, and the clearing of eight outstanding warrants. Officials noted that four drivers who attempted to flee were all successfully…
One person was hospitalized with minor injuries after their SUV flipped over in St. Joseph around 5:00 p.m. Saturday. The St. Joseph Police Department reported that the southbound vehicle on King Hill hit a parked car, which then struck a minivan. The incident resulted in the SUV overturning and caused traffic to be rerouted for…
The Women’s Expo returned to the St. Joseph Civic Arena this weekend after a several-year, pandemic-driven hiatus, gathering local vendors and community members. With a special emphasis on mental health awareness this year, the event provided a supportive platform for female entrepreneurs and creators to connect with customers. Organizers reported strong attendance and are already…
The St. Joseph Performing Arts Association is introducing its inaugural Downtown Wreath Parade, a month-long community event kicking off in November. Residents and businesses are invited to create and display holiday wreaths in downtown storefronts, where the public can view them and vote for their favorite. The decorated wreaths will also be sold through an…
Following a 40-minute lockdown at two schools prompted by an angry phone call, the St. Joseph School District explained its “No Entry” safety protocol. A district official stated that while there was no imminent threat, the procedure is implemented out of an abundance of caution in collaboration with police to ensure the safety of students…
During its September 10 meeting, the Nodaway County Ambulance District Board discussed a new state law requiring continuing education for board members and heard updates on various district operations. Staff reported that the annual audit is nearly complete, construction progress is being made on a building addition, and new training manikins have arrived for paramedic…
Dr. Marvin O. Looney, the first president of Missouri Western State University, passed away on September 29 at the age of 97. He is remembered as a pivotal figure who guided the school’s transition from a junior college to the four-year institution it is today, overseeing major campus construction and the growth of its athletic…
The Missouri Department of Transportation will be closing a section of County Road 348 in Andrew County for a culvert replacement project next week. The road will be shut down at the intersection of Business U.S. 71, with no access permitted. The closure is scheduled to last around-the-clock, beginning at 8 a.m. on Monday, October…