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The Nodaway County Regional Council is hosting a free household hazardous waste collection event on Saturday, October 17th, from 8 a.m. to noon at the county’s Maintenance Barn in Maryville. Residents of Atchison, Gentry, Holt, Nodaway, and Worth counties can drop off items such as paints, batteries, and automotive fluids, provided they bring a valid…

Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas, recently celebrated the opening of the new Moritz Library with a special dedication ceremony. The newly completed facility provides students with modern classrooms, study spaces, and a traditional collection of physical books. The event featured remarks from several guest speakers, including Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett, who encouraged students…

A 46-year-old Osborn man is hospitalized with serious injuries following a two-vehicle crash early Wednesday morning just south of Clarksdale. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that a Nissan Altima failed to yield at the intersection of U.S. Highway 36 and Route 31, striking the side of the man’s Harley-Davidson. The motorcyclist, who was reportedly…

St. Joseph city leaders are taking the next step toward regulating data centers by considering two consulting contracts to help draft new local zoning rules. The City Council will hear the first reading of the proposed ordinances on Monday, building on a year-long pause on new data center applications that began in July. If approved,…

A 38-year-old man was seriously injured Tuesday evening after being ejected from his motorcycle in Amazonia. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the driver lost control of his Harley Davidson while attempting a turn at the intersection of Route K and Route T. Authorities note the man was not wearing a helmet at the…