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Two Missouri educators, Kimberly Duvall and Rebeka McIntosh, along with the Missouri National Education Association, are suing the state over House Bill 12, which allocates $51 million to private school vouchers. The lawsuit challenges the use of public funds for private schools that can deny admission to students for any reason, arguing that public money…

Mitch Mascari, a standout from Northwest Missouri State and Drake, is slated to play for the Phoenix Suns in the NBA Summer League. Mascari will participate in workouts this weekend before the Las Vegas Summer League officially begins on July 10 and runs until July 20. Last season, as a graduate student at Drake, Mascari…

As the Fourth of July approaches, local law enforcement in St. Joseph are reminding residents to prioritize safety when celebrating with fireworks. Authorities frequently see an increase in emergency room visits due to burns and other injuries from tipped-over mortar tubes, emphasizing that accidents can happen quickly. They stress the importance of using fireworks responsibly…

Maryville is embarking on Maryville Momentum 2045, a comprehensive plan to guide the city’s growth, investments, and community priorities over the next two decades. This initiative will focus on key areas such as housing, infrastructure, transportation, economic development, and social well-being, gathering community input through surveys and an interactive online map. The plan is crucial…

All Missouri State Highway Patrol driver examination stations will be closed on Friday, July 4th, in observance of Independence Day. Normal operations for these stations are set to resume on Monday, July 7th.

The St. Joseph School Board is bolstering student safety for the 2025-2026 school year by implementing significant updates to their Raptor System, an app designed to provide real-time alerts and information during emergencies like lockdowns and evacuations to students, staff, and emergency services. Additionally, the district will introduce Project Adam, establishing cardiac emergency response teams…