Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has signed Senate Bill 133, updating the “Underground Facility and Damage Prevention Act” to improve safe digging practices. The new legislation provides contractors and excavators with greater project planning flexibility and mandates detectable location devices for underground facilities, aiming to reduce damages and enhance efficiency. Additionally, the bill clarifies liability for…
Braymer High School has announced Carl Ware as its new head football coach for the 2025 season. This marks Ware’s first head coaching role, following his college playing career at Madonna University and Wayne State University. He takes over from former coach Clayton Brown after a successful 12-1 season for the Bobcats, who narrowly missed…
The Missouri Department of Conservation is actively monitoring the state’s water systems through its Resources, Assessment, and Monitoring (RAM) Program. This initiative collects vital data on water flow, habitats, and biotic interactions to enhance plant and animal life. With a new regional team added, the RAM Program aims to expand its data collection and support…
With nearly half of Missouri residents owning firearms, Brothers Arms and the U.S. Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) have partnered to offer essential gun safety and legal training. They emphasize that uneducated gun owners pose the greatest risk, stressing the importance of securing weapons and understanding laws. Their courses aim to provide comprehensive preparation in firearm…
The Skidmore Food Pantry is holding a distribution event today, Tuesday, July 15, from 4 to 5:30 PM at Newton Hall. This service is for residents of the Nodaway-Holt school district, with a designated line-up area from Highway 113. Senior boxes will also be available for pickup during this time.
A Savannah, Missouri man, 28-year-old Steven M. Richardson, faces felony charges of involuntary manslaughter and leaving the scene of a fatal accident. Richardson allegedly struck and killed a pedestrian with his vehicle on December 1, 2024, in St. Joseph, subsequently hitting a house before fleeing the scene on foot. He is currently being held on…
The I-229 resurfacing project in St. Joseph, originally set to begin on July 14, has been delayed by one week and will now start on Monday, July 21. This work will narrow I-229 to one lane between Route 371 and I-29, and drivers should anticipate delays. The project, which involves concrete removal and filling, is…
Three years after Savannah Domann and her unborn child were killed in a DWI crash, the convicted driver, Steven Ayala, is eligible for parole, sparking outrage from Domann’s family. Despite receiving a maximum 15-year sentence, Missouri’s parole system allows Ayala a hearing on September 4th after serving only 25% of his term, which Savannah’s sister,…
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas caused a stir with comments suggesting the Chiefs wouldn’t return to St. Joseph for training camp, but his office quickly clarified that the remarks pertained to the team’s long-term strategic planning, not their immediate future. Both the Chiefs and Missouri Western State University recently signed a multi-year extension, reaffirming their…
A dedicated group, the “Andrew County Aquatics Initiative,” is actively seeking solutions to keep Savannah, Missouri’s, aquatic facility open, with a strong preference for private donations to avoid burdening taxpayers. As the current pool faces imminent closure for several years, the group hopes to extend its lifespan while developing a long-term plan for a new…