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Starting this Thursday, motorists traveling on Clinton County Route 116 through Plattsburg should prepare for daytime delays due to scheduled utility work. The Missouri Department of Transportation announced that the roadway will be narrowed to a single lane between Route Y and Route C. Crews from Havens Construction will be operating daily from 8 a.m.…

The Missouri Department of Public Safety and the Missouri State Highway Patrol have introduced “Show-Me Shield,” a new online platform replacing the Safe Nation app for reporting suspicious activity. Based on the national “See Something Say Something” initiative, the site allows residents to flag unusual situations or inquiries for potential law enforcement investigation. Additionally, the…

The St. Joseph School District Board of Education has appointed Kari Crouse as the new assistant principal for both Spring Garden and Truman Middle Schools. A St. Joseph native and Benton High School graduate, Crouse brings 24 years of educational experience to the role, having spent 16 of those years working within the local district.…

The St. Joseph City Council has rejected a resolution to create a citizens advisory committee focused on local data center development. In a three-to-six vote on Monday, the majority of council members argued that existing municipal committees are already equipped to review these types of proposals. However, the decision drew criticism from several residents who…

North Central Missouri College is bringing its teacher education program to the Savannah campus starting in fall 2026, giving future educators in rural areas a closer, more convenient path to the classroom. The Associate in Arts in Teaching degree allows students to complete their foundational courses and field experiences locally before transferring to a four-year…