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Two juveniles face felony property damage charges after dozens of gravestones were toppled and broken at Mount Mora Cemetery on Monday. St. Joseph police quickly identified the suspects following reports that the historic site’s fence had been breached to gain entry. Local preservationists, who last dealt with significant vandalism at the site in 2006, are…

Cassandra Veale and Jacob McMillian have been elected to fill two open seats on the St. Joseph School District Board following Tuesday’s municipal election. Veale led the seven-candidate field with nearly 23 percent of the vote, while McMillian secured the second spot with approximately 19 percent. The two newcomers are scheduled to be officially sworn…

The Platte County Commission has voted to allow the Sheriff’s Office to retain an additional $315,000 despite a confirmed clerical error. County Auditor Kevin Robinson admitted his office mistakenly increased a specific equipment rental budget line from $35,000 to $350,000 during the final approval phase. While some commissioners argued the funds should be returned due…

The King City R-I School District is mourning the loss of a 14-year-old student following a fatal UTV accident in Gentry County Sunday night. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the vehicle overturned on private property, leading to the partial ejection of the teenager, who later died from her injuries. School officials have made…

Buchanan County residents are voting Tuesday on a proposed homestead property tax credit aimed at providing financial relief to local homeowners. If approved, the program would establish a tax ceiling for eligible primary residences, effectively reducing bills if property taxes exceed a specific limit. To qualify, applicants must be Missouri residents who own and occupy…