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McDonald’s Owner/Operator Jim Wagy with Mayor Rachael Martin.

The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public’s help in identifying a suspect from a pursuit that occured near Lenox Tuesday night.  If

(From Northwest News Services) MARYVILLE, Mo. – The Northwest Regional Professional Development Center at Northwest Missouri State University on Sept. 6 honored the work

The United Way of Nodaway County is currently holding their fundraising drive through October.  Lynnette Harbin with Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Nodaway County says

53 year old Randall S Liles of Fairfax spilled his grain truck Tuesday morning in Holt County.  Liles was eastbound on Highway 111, 3

The only double deck interstate bridge in Missouri needs $50 million dollars in repairs to improve its “bents or piers” that help holds the

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A 37-year-old Kansas City woman who helped smuggle contraband into the Jackson County jail will serve four months of

ATCHISON, Kan. (AP) — The second of two teenagers trapped inside a car that landed upside down in an Atchison creek on Sunday has

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A federal judge in North Dakota has handed Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds a victory in temporarily halting enforcement of

Blood drive today at First United Methodist Church in Maryville at 102 N Main from 11:00-7:00.  Each donor will receive 2 admission passes to

Maryville Public Safety Director Keith Wood reported Monday the cause of the house fire last Friday at 123 S Mulberry Street has been determined

30 year old Marisa A Mackey of Ravenwood was arrested in Nodaway County Monday afternoon on two charges that included driving while intoxicated and

The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office report the arrest of 22 year old Marcus Pierce of Glenwood, Iowa.  Wednesday of last week, deputies received information

State Senator Dan Hegeman of Cosby spoke on the recent special session of the Missouri Legislature.  Lawmakers were called back by Governor Mike Parson

Second Harvest Community Food Bank of St Joseph is sponsoring a “Pop Up Mobile Food Drop” TODAY in King City starting at 1:30 at

Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley’s regional directors will hold traveling office hours in 45 counties across Iowa throughout September.  Iowans are invited to stop by

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Auditor Nicole Galloway says cities and counties skipped out on an extra $698,000 in fees that could have

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri’s U.S. senators want a review of sexual misconduct allegations made against President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, Judge

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Police Department has rescinded commendations given to two officers involved in the fatal shooting of an

ATCHINSON, Kan. (AP) — Atchison County authorities say a Missouri teenager has died and another teenager from Texas is in critical condition after a

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A man with a history of drug convictions has been identified as the suspect in the fatal shooting of a

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Democrats are accusing Gov. Kim Reynolds of a “pay for play” arrangement by accepting campaign contributions from a

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Democrats are accusing Gov. Kim Reynolds of a “pay for play” arrangement by accepting campaign contributions from a

AMES, Iowa (AP) — A former Iowa State University golfer has been found dead at a golf course, and a man has been charged

The Missouri General Assembly recently concluded its annual veto session as well as an additional extraordinary session. Ultimately, lawmakers chose not to override any

A two vehicle crash in Nodaway County Sunday night injured a Burlington Junction man.  62 year old Donald R Fast was driving his John

Atchison County Interstate 29 – Resurfacing project from the Iowa state line to Route 111, Sept. 17 – 21. Gentry County U.S. Route 136

25 year old Mary K King of Maryville was arrested by Missouri State Patrol Saturday evening in Nodaway County for unlawful possession of drug

Friday Maryville firefighters were called to a residence at 123 South Mulberry Street.  The blaze broke out around 3:00.  A man who lived there

Northwest Missouri State University on Friday commemorated the 25th anniversary of its designation as the state of Missouri’s official arboretum by planting a tree

Second Harvest Community Food Bank of St Joseph is holding a Mobile Pantry in Sheridan September 17th from 10:00-NOON.  The event will be at

There was a two vehicle crash in St Joseph Sunday afternoon around 4:00 at the intersection of Faraon and the Belt Highway.  One vehicle

A Buchanan County Court Judge approved bond reduction Friday for a man charged with two counts of endangering the welfare of a child.  22

The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office has announced an arrest warrant has been issued for 22 year old Marcus Pierce of Glenwood, Iowa.  The warrant

Sunday afternoon two people were Life-Flighted to KU Medical Center after a car crashed into a creek north of Atchison, Kansas.  The car reportedly

Profits from Missouri Lottery ticket sales in August were sent to the Lottery Proceeds Fund for public education Friday.  The September transfer of $26,792,585

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Kansas City-area school district plans to use money as an incentive to get students to attend class every

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Authorities say a Kansas sheriff’s deputy has been shot and killed while responding to a call about a suspicious person.

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe is going to Iowa this week to try to get fellow Democrats fired up ahead

An audit by Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway found that Andrew County collected over $270,000 in excess property taxes from 2014-2017.  The miscalculations were

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded $101,000 to support King City for an emergency connection to the DeKalb County Public Water Supply. 

A Clarinda woman was sent to the hosptial Thursday afternoon after a two car crash in Platte County.  72 year old Gary A Hough

A plane crashed Thursday afternoon southwest of Chillicothe in Livingston County.  The plane went down around 4:00.  The Wisconsin pilot walked away from the

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Federal prosecutors say two Kansas City bank tellers replaced $100 bills with $1 bills while stealing about $400,000 over

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Incumbent Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill of Missouri and her Republican challenger, Josh Hawley, will meet in their first debate-style matchup

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Overstock.com, an online retailer of surplus and new merchandise, plans to operate a large distribution center in Kansas City,

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A 23-year-old Romanian man in the United States illegally pleaded guilty to placing skimming devices on Kansas City-area ATMs.

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — The University of Kansas Health System has received a $66 million donation to be used for an inpatient care

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — The University of Iowa has agreed to pay $55,000 to settle a lawsuit alleging that its 2015 presidential search

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Gov. Kim Reynolds is defending her decision to travel to Iowa State’s bowl game for free on a plane

Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice has filed charges against three men for the January theft of the ATM at Hy-Vee Gas.  Joel M Hale

Friday is homecoming at Clarinda High School.  The homecoming parade begins at 2:00 and this year’s theme is “A Tale of Victory.”  The game

WalletHub has released a survey on States with the Biggest Bullying Problems.  Missouri ranks 3rd.  The top 5 problem states are Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri,

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Law enforcement has determined that an unknown, green granular substance sent in an envelope to a Missouri lawmaker earlier

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson says he is pleased that lawmakers upheld what he describes as a “fiscally responsible budget”

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill has released her full 2017 tax return. McCaskill’s campaign provided the full return to

HARRISONVILLE, Mo. (AP) — A 10-year-old Missouri boy is recovering after he was attacked by insects and tumbled from a tree, landing on a

OLATHE, Kan. (AP) — An Olathe woman already charged with trying to kill her three children is now accused of seeking a hit man

53 year old Norman A Mayhew of St Joseph has been arrested after a high speed chase in St Joseph early Monday morning.  Mayhew

The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of 28 year old Gabrielle Marie Suppes of Dodson, Montana and 44 year old Robert

Early Sunday morning 29 year old Paige Jamie Ruthe Stewart of New Market crashed near the intersection of Highways 2 and 71.  Stewart continued

During Monday night’s Clarinda School Board meeting, Greg Jones was appointed new President and Nola Bond Vice-President.  Former President Darin Sunderman remains on the

GARDEN CITY, Mo. (AP) — A 19-year-old man is facing multiple charges after injuring law enforcement officers while they were trying to arrest him.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — President Donald Trump is canceling a campaign rally in Missouri as a potentially catastrophic hurricane nears the East Coast.

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The operators of a Missouri duck boat that sank in July, killing 17 people, say in a court filing that

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Gov. Mike Parson has ordered the flags to be flown at half-staff at all Missouri government buildings Thursday to

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Kansas City, Kansas, police say a 2-year-old girl died after she ran into a street and was hit by

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and her Democratic challenger Fred Hubbell have agreed to three televised debates in October. The

–Approved an ordinance to execute a Department of the Army Permit with the Department of the Army Corps of Engineers in Kansas City District. 

38 year old Aleza Kennedy of Fillmore has been charged with two counts of first degree endangering the welfare of a child.  Kennedy was

Second Harvest Community Food Bank of St Joseph is holding a Mobile Pantry in Sheridan September 17th from 10:00-NOON.  The event will be at

A 49 year old woman was killed Monday morning after a car struck a house in St Joseph.  The crash happened around 3am at

There was a fire late Sunday evening at 3807 King Hill Avenue in St Joseph.  5 people were forced out of the home after

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A 76-year-old Kansas City man pleaded guilty to participating in a drug-related kidnapping and torture of another man. Richard

ST. LOUIS (AP) — U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen says risks to election security are now among the “principal security threats” facing the

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Federal appeals court judges have ruled to lift a preliminary injunction that blocked Missouri from enforcing some abortion restrictions.

OLATHE, Kan. (AP) — Olathe police say an 18-month-old boy died after being hit by a vehicle. Police said the child was hit shortly

A few weeks ago, the governor called for an extraordinary session of the Missouri General Assembly to deal with two ongoing legislative issues: STEM