Following the announcement that Savannah’s aquatic center will close permanently after the 2025 season, residents have formed a new nonprofit called the Andrew County Aquatics Initiative. The group aims to raise $4 to $5 million to construct a new facility, ensuring the beloved community hub is not lost. A final celebration at the current pool…
A Missouri resident being treated for a rare “brain-eating” amoeba infection died on Tuesday in a St. Louis area hospital, the state’s health department confirmed Wednesday. The patient was diagnosed with primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM), which is caused by the amoeba Naegleria fowleri, and preliminary information suggests the person was exposed while water skiing at…
Four men from the Kansas City area are facing felony charges after being arrested in a child enticement sting operation in Clay County, Missouri, earlier this month. The suspects allegedly believed they were arranging to meet a 14-year-old girl for sex after messaging her online. When the men arrived at the arranged meeting spot, they…
Kipton Thummel of Ravenwood dominated the 2025 Missouri Angus Preview Show, owning both the grand champion and reserve grand champion phenotype and genotype females. His September 2023 female, TA Lass 36, took the top honor, while his October 2024 female, WB Adelaide 437, earned reserve grand champion and also claimed the reserve champion jackpot title.…
Retired St. Joseph Police Detective Paul Gatewood has announced his campaign for the Missouri District 10 state representative seat. Gatewood is running to fill the position currently held by Bill Falkner, who is term-limited in 2026 and has encouraged Gatewood to run. Citing his deep community involvement and experience lobbying legislators, Gatewood will officially kick…
A 28-year-old man from Cameron was injured in a single-vehicle accident in Caldwell County on Saturday. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the driver failed to stop at a T-intersection, causing his vehicle to leave the roadway and hit a tree. He was transported to a nearby medical center for treatment of minor injuries.
Teachers and staff from the St. Joseph School District gathered at the Civic Area for a high-energy convocation to celebrate the start of the new school year. The event fostered camaraderie through spirited competitions and matching school shirts. Educators expressed their excitement to welcome students back to the classroom this week.
The Missouri Department of Conservation is inviting landowners to a free online webinar on managing land to improve white-tailed deer habitat. The live Zoom event, titled “Wildflowers and Whitetails,” is scheduled for next Tuesday, August 26th, at 6 p.m. The session will begin with a presentation from a state deer biologist, followed by a live…
Frederick Boulevard Baptist Church in St. Joseph celebrated its 125th anniversary on Sunday with a special morning of worship and fellowship. The congregation, which started in 1900 in a building that is now a donut shop, has been at its current location since 2003. Members gathered to reflect on the church’s long history while enjoying…
Hosea Elementary School in St. Joseph has unveiled a new expansion, funded by a bond issue passed by voters in April 2024. The new wing adds three classrooms with retractable walls, which allows the area to be converted into a large activity center for students and community events. School officials celebrated the new, flexible learning…