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The Savannah R-III School District has confirmed a case of the mumps at John Glenn Elementary and is coordinating with the Andrew County Health Department for contact tracing. Officials are advising families to monitor children for symptoms such as fever and facial swelling, noting that the upcoming spring break will allow for a deep cleaning…

The Missouri Department of Transportation has moved into the next stage of planning for the I-229 corridor in downtown St. Joseph following a federal “Finding of No Significant Impact.” The current plan involves removing the aging double-decker bridge and replacing it with a new four-lane, at-grade roadway. Project teams will spend the summer of 2026…

Seattle Seahawks center Jalen Sundell returned to his hometown of Maryville, Missouri, this week to celebrate his recent Super Bowl LX victory with the local community. The Maryville High School alumnus hosted a meet-and-greet at a local venue, where he signed autographs and took photos with aspiring young athletes and former neighbors. Local residents expressed…

Unemployment in Buchanan County saw a notable decline throughout 2025, dropping from 4.4% in January to 3.2% by year’s end. Officials with the North Missouri Workforce Development Board attribute this progress to localized training and placement services provided by the Missouri Job Center in St. Joseph. The taxpayer-funded center continues to offer free resources for…

St. Joseph Mayor John Josendale is beginning a series of community town hall meetings this week to connect with voters before the April 7 general election. The incumbent, who led the February primary with over 1,800 votes, will host sessions at various local venues to discuss city improvements and resident concerns. Josendale faces challenger Larry…