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A wildfire near the border of Platte and Buchanan Counties is "contained" early Thursday night after officials worked to bring it under control.

Experts say more than 10 million adults experience domestic violence annually in the United States.According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violenc

A burn ban will be in effect for Bremer County beginning Thursday and lasting until dry conditions subside. During a burn ban a supervised, controlled burn for which a permit has been issued can still take place. The use of outdoor fireplaces, grills, properly supervised landfills, the burning o ...

Heat advisories have been issued for Eastern Kentucky and Dickenson and Buchanan Counties in Southwest Virginia. For those in a Heat Advisory, it will feel like 105 degrees today. This advisory expires at 10 p.m. tonight. Temperatures are going to be sizzling today. Temperatures are going to be in the low 90’s today but will feel […]

By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostState Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer says a couple of changes have made all the difference in easing Republican tension this legislative session in Jefferson City.Luetkemeyer says the session is benefiting from the absence of Congressional redistricting for one."I feel pretty optimistic about the outlook for the legislative session," Luetkemeyer tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post.Luetkemeyer, a Republican from Parkville who represents Platte and Buchanan Counties, says he ...

(L to R): NCMC Director of Facilities Randy Young, NCMC Vice President of Business and Finance Tyson Otto, NCMC Foundation Board President Allan Seidel, NCMC Trustee, and Foundation board member Chris Hoffman, NCMC President Dr. Lenny Klaver, Savannah City Attorney Emily Bauman, Ellison Auxier Architects Jeremy Proctor, EL Crawford Project Manager Eric Moore, Savannah Chamber Director Mary Ingersoll, and Senior Vice President of Wells Bank and Co-Chair of the NCMC Foundation campaign executive c...

Sen. Blaine Luetkemeyer files for re-election in the Missouri Secretary of State's office in Jefferson City/Photo courtesy of Sen. Luetkemeyer's campaign By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostMissouri state Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer will run for a second term.The Republican from Parkville first won election to a four-year term in the state Senate in 2018. Luetkemeyer says he has done a lot to promote economic development and support local law enforcement, but he has more work to do in Jefferson Ci...

Jaron Saunders (left), Senator Lutkemeyer (center) and Kingston Oliver (right). Photo by Tommy Rezac. By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostLafayette seniors Jaron Saunders and Kingston Oliver made school and state history earlier this season in a week two football game against Atchison, KS.Saunders threw for a staggering 698 yards in a 50-21 at Atchison on September 3rd - a new school and state record. His top target that night was Oliver, who had 398 receiving yards - also a state record.State Senator ...