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On Thursday, U.S. Marshals and multiple local law enforcement agencies conducted a search at a St. Joseph residence for Juan Ralios-Batz, a Kansas man wanted on an arrest warrant for rape, human trafficking, and other violent crimes against a child. The suspect was not found at the location near King Hill and Illinois Avenue. While…

A 64-year-old Smithville woman died early Tuesday morning in a two-vehicle crash on I-35 in Harrison County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the woman was driving the wrong way in the northbound lanes and had stopped her unlit vehicle perpendicular to traffic. Her SUV was then struck by an oncoming truck, whose driver…

Registration is now open for businesses, organizations, and individuals who wish to distribute candy at the 30th Annual Downtown Trick or Treat in Maryville. The event is scheduled for Thursday, October 30, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The deadline to sign up is Tuesday, September 30, and spots are limited on a first-come, first-served basis.

At its meeting on September 8, the Maryville City Council approved major investments for Mozingo Lake Recreation Park and took steps to support a new housing development. The council authorized two four-year leases for 75 new golf carts and an accompanying GPS system, totaling over $147,000 annually. Additionally, the city passed a resolution supporting the…

A portion of Frederick Avenue in St. Joseph will be completely closed to traffic starting at 7 a.m. Wednesday for an underground water line replacement project. The closure between 15th Street and Kemper Street is expected to last until 5 p.m. Friday, with posted detours for all traffic. City officials note that additional closures are…