MoDOT is delaying stage one of its improvement project at U.S. Route 59 and Alabama Street because a softer subgrade was found under the old pavement—work is ongoing with stage one now set to finish by the end of 2025 and the full project expected to complete in spring 2027.
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St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce President Natalie Hawn stumped for the 139th Airlift Wing at the State Fair and urged that outdated C-130H cargo planes be replaced with new J model planes so the National Guard is ready to respond to disasters. Hawn said the upgrade is needed to keep the wing functioning as a key local employer and provider of essential services.
On August 21, the St. Joseph Police Department held a ceremony to honor about 20 officers for promotions received since 2023—Kylee Van Meter, now the school resource officer supervisor, and James Edwards, newly promoted to sergeant, were among those celebrated.
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