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The St. Joseph Police Department is investigating an early morning shooting near 34th Street and Sacramento that occurred on November 8th. Officers discovered shell casings and property damage at the scene of what is believed to be a domestic disturbance. Authorities report there were no injuries and state there is no ongoing threat to the…

The Joint Veterans Committee is hosting a Veterans Day parade in St. Joseph this Wednesday, November 11th, to honor those who have served in the armed forces. The procession officially begins at 10:00 a.m. near 22nd and Frederick, traveling down 10th and Francis streets before concluding at Civic Center Park. Those participating in the parade…

Daily’s Premium Meats has officially opened its newly expanded, $100 million bacon processing facility in St. Joseph, Missouri. The massive project doubles the plant’s size, adding advanced robotics and boosting annual production capacity by 60 million pounds to meet rising consumer demand. Company officials say this long-term investment in the region will also bring approximately…

Missouri State Representative Dean VanSchoiack has secured re-election for his final term serving House District 9, defeating challenger Gena Puckett. In his closing term, the six-year incumbent says his top priority will remain protecting property rights through new eminent domain and animal rights legislation. VanSchoiack also plans to dedicate time to mentoring new legislators and…

The Missouri Department of Transportation is advancing work on the Bob Griffin intersection improvement project in Cameron, which aims to widen right-turn lanes from U.S. Route 36. The project will enter its next phase around November 9 with modified access, and primary construction is expected to wrap up near Thanksgiving. Officials are urging drivers to…