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Captain Shawn P. Skoglund is retiring from the Missouri State Highway Patrol on June 1st after 31 years of dedicated service. Skoglund’s career began in 1995, and he steadily rose through the ranks across multiple counties before being named commanding officer of Troop H in St. Joseph in December 2022. The agency is recognizing his…

National data shows a historical link between rising summer temperatures and an increase in crime rates, a trend local law enforcement in St. Joseph, Missouri, is already preparing for. Both the St. Joseph Police Department and the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office are increasing patrols as warmer weather brings a gradual rise in 911 calls and…

The St. Joseph Public Library is celebrating America’s 250th anniversary with a series of free summer programs, beginning with a firsthand account of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Tonight at 5:30 p.m. at the East Hills Library, author Dorinda Nicholson will share her childhood experiences of living just yards away from the USS Utah when…

A legal battle over St. Joseph School Board member Kim Miller’s seat now hinges on whether private citizens have the authority to sue for her removal. Miller’s defense team is seeking a dismissal, arguing that only state officials can bring this type of lawsuit, while the plaintiffs maintain they were forced to act after state…

Tens of thousands of residents in Northwest Missouri are without electricity after severe storms swept through the region on Monday night. High winds downed trees and power lines, cutting power to more than 31,000 people according to Evergy’s current outage map. Local utility crews are working to assess the widespread damage and clear debris to…