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An 18-year-old male was hospitalized with injuries after a vehicle he was driving at a high rate of speed crashed near South Noyes Boulevard and Renick Street in St. Joseph on Wednesday, June 11, around 9:00 p.m. Witnesses reported the vehicle was traveling at excessive speeds before the accident. The driver was extricated from the…

A critical error by the Buchanan County Clerk’s Office has nullified the recently approved Proposition KIDS bond issue, which would have provided $2 million for the Buchanan County R-IV School District. The district must now re-run the exact same ballot measure on August 5, 2025, to secure the much-needed funding for projects like stadium lighting…

At the June 2 Hopkins City Council meeting, discussions ranged from an inaccessible city safe holding signed ordinances, leading to a tabled motion on truck and trailer parking restrictions, to addressing overdue water and sewer accounts. The council voted to implement a $300 deposit for new water service and explore payment plans for delinquent accounts.…

Ruslan Huseynov has been charged with second-degree murder, unlawful use of a weapon, and two counts of armed criminal action in connection with the January 10 shooting death of Dennis Sharkey on I-29 in Platte County. The charges follow a complex investigation that utilized cell phone data and surveillance footage to identify Huseynov as the…

The Greater Maryville Chamber of Commerce has a new addition to its leadership team. We’re excited to announce that Traci Snyders has been appointed as the newest board director. Snyders, a realtor with Shirley’s Realty, is a Northwest Missouri native with a strong background in sales and marketing. She’ll be serving on the board through…

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has indefinitely closed all shooting ranges at Pigeon Hill Conservation Area due to persistent evidence of public safety risks caused by misuse. Despite increased enforcement and security measures, unsafe practices continued, leading to this decision. The MDC emphasizes that public safety is their top priority and urges responsible use…