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The Nodaway County Sheriff’s Office announced the passing of its retired K9, Bolt, who died on September 11th at the age of 11. Bolt served the department and surrounding communities for eight years alongside his handler, Sheriff Austin Hann. Following his retirement from active law enforcement duty, the dog spent his final years living at…

Buchanan County Prosecutor Michelle Davidson announced that no criminal charges will be filed against the law enforcement officers involved in the May death of 36-year-old Marcus Caldwell. Deputies originally responded to a disturbance on May 28th, where a physical altercation ensued after Caldwell allegedly exhibited erratic behavior and attempted to grab a deputy’s weapon. After…

Drivers in northwest Missouri should prepare for potential delays this week as the Missouri Department of Transportation continues several maintenance and construction projects across Nodaway, Atchison, and Holt counties. In Nodaway County, long-term resurfacing continues on Highways 71, 46, and 136, while a deck replacement project has completely closed the Route VV bridge over the…

The St. Joseph City Council has postponed a decision to add 55 parking spaces near Benton High School, opting instead to meet with the school district to explore alternative solutions. Meanwhile, the council approved a $14.5 million bond ordinance to renovate the historic Woodson Apartments and accepted a $42,411 grant to fund new technology and…

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…