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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…