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Northwest Missouri State University students and staff should expect ongoing campus disruptions this fall as the second phase of a massive infrastructure project continues. While summer upgrades are complete, work this semester will impact several buildings, including the Administration Building, which is scheduled to close in December through the summer of 2026. The three-year, $105…

The Missouri Department of Transportation has reopened the Interstate 229 Double Decker bridge in St. Joseph. The reopening follows the completion of annual maintenance work performed by crews this week. The scheduled work included maintenance of the bridge itself, along with its signage and lighting.

Maryville tourism stakeholders recently gathered to review the industry’s significant local economic impact, which accounted for $39.7 million in Nodaway County revenue in 2024. Tourism Director DeAnn Davidson shared that the city welcomed 3.6 million visitors last year, a success the group hopes to build on. Future strategic goals will focus on developing a stronger…

Work on Central High School’s new turf field is set to begin this week, with officials anticipating a 14 to 17-day completion timeline once the crew finishes a project at another school. Project delays, attributed to the contractor’s failure to provide a promised second work crew, have already forced the district to spend $3,000 to…

Governor Mike Kehoe has appointed St. Joseph resident LeAndra Beauford to the Missouri Development Disabilities Council as part of nine new appointments to state boards. Beauford currently works as a family navigation manager for Progressive Community Services and has prior experience as a substitute teacher.

Shoplifting is a growing issue nationwide, with 2024 marking a peak year for cases. While Missouri’s retail theft rate is currently below the national average, St. Joseph police are encouraging citizens to help keep it that way. Residents can assist by reporting suspicious activity and safely gathering evidence like photos or license plate numbers of…

Maryville tourism leaders gathered last week to celebrate a banner year, announcing that 3.6 million visitors generated $39.7 million in revenue for Nodaway County in 2024. During the meeting, Tourism Director DeAnn Davidson presented strategic goals for the future, which include developing a stronger destination brand and partnering with existing assets to continue the upward…

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…