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The Missouri Department of Transportation is inviting the public to help prioritize billions of dollars in unfunded road, bridge, and multimodal projects across the state. Working alongside regional planners, MoDOT has drafted a multi-tiered list of unfunded needs to guide future infrastructure development as state and federal funding becomes available. Residents can review the proposals…

Nine-year EMT Megan Hall is seeking the Republican nomination for Missouri’s 7th House District seat in the upcoming August 4th primary election. Hall’s campaign platform focuses on improving rural healthcare access, increasing funding for public education, supporting small businesses, and enhancing protections for first responders. She faces fellow candidates Josh Muck and Jeremy Clevenger on…

A 65-year-old Buchanan County man is hospitalized after being shot and beaten during an argument with two men who reportedly ran over his cat. Authorities say the altercation occurred Tuesday morning when the suspects exited their vehicle, shot the victim, and assaulted him with a bicycle frame. The victim was airlifted to KU Medical Center…

Recorded measles cases in the United States have surpassed 2,300 in 2026, marking the highest number seen in 35 years. Health officials, including those from the St. Joseph Health Department, attribute this rise to decreasing vaccination rates. Symptoms of the highly contagious virus include cough, high fever, and a rash.

The St. Joseph School District Board of Education has formally passed a resolution opposing Amendment 5 on the upcoming August primary ballot. Board members raised concerns that the proposal, which would phase out the state income tax, could negatively impact state foundation funding for local public schools. While the district currently remains on budget, school…