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Cook Road Bridge Rehabilitation Project delayed until June 24th
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) announced on Monday, June 10, 2024, that the Cook Road Bridge Rehabilitation Project, which was scheduled to begin on Monday, June 17th has been delayed until Monday, June 24th. According to a representative of MoDOT, the project has been delayed due...
Allied Arts Council names new Executive Director
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The Allied Arts Council in St. Joseph, Missouri announced the name of their new Executive Director on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Jessica Agnew was appointed as the new Executive Director for the Allied Arts Council in April of 2024, and officially began her new role in May, taking the reigns from Teresa Fankhauser who retired after 19 years in the role.
Mustangs remain undefeated with shutout win at Jefferson City
The St. Joseph Mustangs are now 12-0 on the season following a 3-0 win over the Jefferson City Renegades at Vivion Field in Jefferson City Tuesday. Three Mustangs pitchers combined for 10 strikeouts and held the Renegades to just four hits. St. Joseph scored all three of the game's runs...
United Way to host PACE sessions over the next three months for area agencies
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) United Way of Greater St. Joseph will be hosting a series of PACE sessions over the next three months for area agencies. PACE stands for Partners and Agencies Collaborating and Educating. Each PACE session is held at United Way of Greater St. Joseph's location at 118 South...
Mosaic Life Care to begin utilizing upgraded surgical system
Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph has been utilizing robotic assisted surgery for going on three years, but now the hospital will be getting an upgrade. The Da Vinci system helps provide minimally invasive surgery with surgeons being assisted by robotics. Da Vinci representative Whitney Eliot says the procedure helps...
4 injured after SUV strikes semi, rolls
CLINTON COUNTY —Four people were injured in an accident just before noon Saturday in Clinton County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2023 Lincoln Navigator driven by Gregory R. Hill, 82, Morris, Illinois, was northbound on Interstate 35 near the U.S. 69 Cameron exit. The driver attempted to...
SJPL to host 11th annual trivia contest
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The St. Joseph Public Library (SJPL) is hosting the 11th Annual Library Trivia Night on Saturday, June 29, 2024. The library's trivia night event will take place at 7:30 p.m. at the Fairview Golf Course Banquet Room, located at 33rd and Pacific Streets in St. Joseph, Missouri.
One in custody after Thursday morning shooting on northside of St. Joseph
The St. Joseph Police Department (SJPD) has arrested 56-year-old Edward Robert James in connection with the Thursday morning shooting in the 500 block of Shady Avenue. According to SJPD, James is currently facing two charges, Second Degree Assault and Armed Criminal Action. A probable cause statement was filed with the...
Mosaic Life Care Foundation unveils InspireU as name of Children's Discovery Center
The Mosaic Life Care Foundation has unveiled the name for the future Children's Discovery Center in downtown St. Joseph, named InspireU. Discovery Center Committee Chair Andrea Robinson says the name builds off of another foundation project in EmpowerU. "That is with kids from about 12 up, so as a precursor...
How to beat the heat this summer
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) As we prepare for the summer months, one of the biggest things residents and families have to worry about is dehydration and heat exhaustion. According to FEMA, extreme heat often results in the highest number of weather-related deaths which is why it's important to stay hydrated and know what resources are available to you.
All-State baseball teams announced Monday
In what was a successful year of high school baseball for the St. Joseph area in 2024, multiple local players received recognition for their superb play. On Monday, the Missouri High School Baseball Coaches Association released its 2024 All-State teams with several local players making the cut this time around.
Families should review emergency plans before kids stay home alone this summer
Summer break provides a great opportunity for families to have fun together, but it also can provide challenges for working parents of younger children. Frank Till of the St. Joseph Safety and Health Council reminds parents to use discernment and to communicate thoroughly when leaving kids at home during the day.
Urban Trail system to see widespread tune-ups
St. Joseph's extensive Urban Trail system is in line for a sizable tune-up as foot traffic nears peak season. Residents will see more than $600,000 worth of improvements to the Urban Trail system likely starting this summer, with funds coming from both the 2013 and 2019 Capital Improvements Program budgets.
Serious injuries following vehicle crash on intersection of Hickory and 6th Street
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) Friday afternoon at around 12:30, the St. Joseph Police Department received a call about a crash on the intersection between 6th and Hickory Street involving a Ford F-150 and a freightliner. Officers saying that the freightliner was eastbound on Hickory and the F-150 was northbound on 6th...
Tri-County Health Department puts area services on display
(MAYSVILLE, Mo.) The Tri-County Health Department hosted its second annual health fair at the June Conley Memorial Building, featuring all the services it and other businesses in the organization offer. This is part of an effort to expand its reach, as the department recently purchased a soon-to-be satellite location in Maysville.
Emergency repairs to shut down interstate ramps Friday
Three interstate ramps in the area will be closed on Friday for emergency repairs to asphalt. The ramps are located along Interstate 29, Interstate 229 and U.S. Route 71 in Andrew County. Contractors from Herzog Contracting Corp., working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, will intermittently close the following ramps beginning at 7 a.m.:
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