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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…