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The St. Joseph Health Department is urging residents to ensure their pets are vaccinated after a bat found in a local yard recently tested positive for the rabies virus. Officials confirmed that a young, unvaccinated puppy picked up the dead bat, though no human exposure is currently suspected. While the Missouri Department of Health and…

Missouri voters will soon decide on Proposition A, a ballot measure determining which congressional map the state will use in future elections. A “yes” vote implements the newly drawn 2025 districts, while a “no” vote retains the current map established in 2022. Proponents argue the proposed changes offer fairer representation, while opponents express concerns over…

Platte County Associate Circuit Judge Susan Casey has been named the new vice president of the Missouri Press-Bar Commission. Judge Casey brings a unique blend of experience to the role, holding degrees in both journalism and law and previously working as a freelance writer. In her new position, she will help lead the commission’s efforts…

Two people were transported to the hospital after a two-vehicle collision in Caldwell County early Tuesday morning. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a 71-year-old Hamilton man pulled into the path of a 36-year-old Kingston woman at the intersection of Route W and Jewell Drive. The Hamilton man sustained serious injuries and was flown…

Drivers on southbound Interstate 29 in Andrew County should prepare for traffic delays today and tomorrow due to guardrail replacement work near mile marker 58.6. The Missouri Department of Transportation, along with Superior Rail System, will narrow the interstate to one lane between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., enforcing a 16-foot width restriction. Motorists are…