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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…

Maryville High School is searching for a new girls volleyball coach after Alyssa Stout announced she’s stepping down due to a family decision to move out of Maryville. Stout coached the Spoofhounds for two seasons, improving their record to 13-12 last year. The team is set to return their top three kill leaders for the…

A rezoning plan to transform agricultural land into a five-home housing subdivision near Mid-Buchanan RV school in Faucett was overwhelmingly rejected by the Buchanan County Planning and Zoning Board. Community members, many affiliated with the Mid-Buchanan school district, voiced strong opposition, citing concerns about increased traffic, strain on utilities, and construction near the school. As…

Mary Sanders, a fourth-grade teacher in the St. Joseph School District, received a surprise announcement during Professional Development Day: she was honored as one of two Northwest Regional Teacher of the Year honorees. Sanders, who has been teaching for 13 years, expressed her shock and gratitude, emphasizing her love for her job and her excitement…