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The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce has released its first-quarter report for 2026, highlighting more than $31 million in total capital investments from local businesses. Leading the growth is Triumph Foods, which is embarking on a $30 million facility expansion to increase cold storage and production capacity. Meanwhile, metal fabricator Van-Am plans to invest $1.8…

A proposed AI data center in Nodaway County is facing pushback from local residents and activists who cite concerns over rising utility costs and environmental impacts. Community members recently held a public meeting to discuss how the project could affect local farmland and lead to higher electricity rates for consumers. While some officials have called…

A passenger was hospitalized with chest pain Wednesday morning following a two-vehicle collision in St. Joseph. Local police report that a northbound vehicle on 22nd Street crossed the center line around 6 a.m., striking a semi-truck and causing airbag deployment. Authorities are continuing to investigate the cause of the crash.

The Kansas City Royals and Hallmark Cards announced a multi-billion dollar partnership Wednesday to build a new downtown ballpark within the 85-acre Crown Center district. The project is expected to draw over $2 billion in private investment and create 20,000 construction jobs while establishing new headquarters for both organizations. Funding will be anchored by private…

Maryville Parks and Recreation plans to replace the unusable tennis courts at Beal Park with a new nine-court outdoor pickleball complex. According to a report from The Northwest Missourian shared by KXCV-KRNW, the $500,000 project is expected to begin this month with a goal of completion by late summer. MPR Director Maggie Rockwood noted that…