All Missouri State Highway Patrol driver examination stations will be closed on Friday, July 4th, in observance of Independence Day. Normal operations for these stations are set to resume on Monday, July 7th.
The St. Joseph School Board is bolstering student safety for the 2025-2026 school year by implementing significant updates to their Raptor System, an app designed to provide real-time alerts and information during emergencies like lockdowns and evacuations to students, staff, and emergency services. Additionally, the district will introduce Project Adam, establishing cardiac emergency response teams…
The City of Maryville is set to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Mozingo Lake Recreation Park with a two-day Independence Day celebration on Friday, July 4, and Saturday, July 5. The festivities kick off on July 4 with an All Day Hole-In-One Contest at the Sechrest 18 Golf Course. Saturday’s events are packed with family-friendly…
Looking for a new companion this Fourth of July? The St. Joseph Animal Shelter is holding a special adoption event from July 1 to July 3, offering reduced fees for dogs and cats. Dog adoption fees will be determined by a spin of a price wheel, ranging from $5 to $50, while cats and kittens…
The St. Joseph Visitors Bureau is set to host the Kansas City Chiefs Training Camp for its 15th year, from July 22nd to August 13th, 2025, at Missouri Western State University. This continued partnership is attributed to St. Joe’s tradition, location, and facilities, with the Visitors Bureau encouraging attendees to also explore local attractions. The…
The Mozingo Advisory Board recently met to review upcoming park projects, including the potential rebuild of 30-year-old golf course bunkers on Sechrest 18 and renovations to the event center’s flooring and paint. Director Jordyn Greenhaw also highlighted ongoing cabin updates and the possibility of asphalt overlaying Liberty Road, with funding sources being explored. Recent improvements…
After completing weed spraying at Lake Contrary two weeks ago, Buchanan County commissioners report noticeable improvements in the lake’s greenery and no adverse effects from recent rain, signaling progress in its restoration. The next critical step involves testing the lake bed to determine soil suitability for future pumping and dredging operations. Commissioners are optimistic that…
The Noyes Complex Building in St. Joseph, Missouri, will be closed for two weeks starting July 7th. This temporary closure is necessary to facilitate the installation of new LED lighting at the tennis horseshoe courts, which requires the disconnection and realignment of the building’s electrical service. The building will reopen once the electrical work is…
The Maryville City Council has approved several additions to Phase II of the South Main Corridor Improvement Project, including a new driveway for The Source Medical Clinic and relocation of various utility lines, with the project still on track for completion by late winter or early spring. Additionally, the council authorized a $25,000 agreement with…
The St. Joseph City Council has approved two more fee increases for the city’s landfill, effective in January 2026 and January 2027. According to Public Works Director Abe Forney, these increases are necessary to manage the overwhelming volume of trash, which surged after rates were lowered in 2018 to attract more haulers. The additional revenue…