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The St. Joseph Museums has received a $15,000 grant from the Missouri Humanities Council to create a new outdoor interpretive trail. Designed in collaboration with the Ioway, Sac and Fox, and Kaw tribes, the pathway will feature native plants and educational signage exploring the history and heritage of the region’s Native Peoples. The project will…

The local chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution will commemorate the anniversary of the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence with a special event in St. Joseph. The James Smith Talbot Chapter will host a live reading of the historic document on Wednesday, July 8th, at 5 p.m. on the south…

The National Weather Service in Kansas City has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for portions of Missouri and Kansas through 9:00 p.m. on Friday. Forecasters warn of dangerously hot conditions, with heat index values expected to reach between 105 and 110 degrees and little cooling relief during the overnight hours. Officials urge residents to stay…

With the holiday approaching, the St. Joseph Fire Department is urging residents to practice proper firework safety to prevent injuries and accidental fires. Officials warn that the most common hazards involve children misusing fireworks and improper disposal, advising families to always light devices on flat surfaces and keep a water source nearby. For those looking…

Two St. Joseph, Missouri residents died early Sunday morning following a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on Missouri Highway 6. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a 53-year-old man lost control on a curve, causing the motorcycle to leave the roadway and strike a steep embankment. Both the driver and his 47-year-old female passenger were ejected…