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A newly signed bill will permit Missouri vendors to round cash transactions to the nearest nickel following the U.S. Mint’s decision to halt penny production. House Bill 2819 accelerates the transition away from the one-cent coin for physical purchases, even though the billions of pennies already in circulation remain legal tender. These new rounding rules…

The St. Joseph Fire Department officially placed its new Ladder 5 fire truck into service on Tuesday following a traditional push-in ceremony with the community. Replacing a 25-year-old model, the upgraded vehicle features advanced stability controls, a 100-foot tower ladder, and a high-capacity pump capable of delivering 2,000 gallons of water per minute. Fire officials…

The Kansas City Police Department has identified 17-year-old Brody Schleuger as the victim of a fatal motorcycle crash Wednesday afternoon on Interstate 29. According to investigators, Schleuger was traveling at a high rate of speed and weaving through traffic before striking the rear of a flatbed semi-truck. He was ejected from the motorcycle, which subsequently…

Former St. Joseph Mustangs infielder and Nebraska shortstop Dylan Carey has signed a free agent deal with the New York Mets following the Major League Baseball draft. The 2022 Mustangs MVP will now begin his professional career working his way through the Mets’ farm system. Carey secured the contract after a 2026 collegiate season in…

The Missouri Department of Transportation has released its regional roadwork schedule for the week of July 13th, featuring several active work zones across Nodaway and neighboring counties. In Nodaway County, drivers should expect lane restrictions for resurfacing on U.S. Routes 71 and 136, a long-term bridge closure on Route VV, and ditching operations on Route…