Wednesday, August 14th, 2024

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Good morning, Saint Joseph. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ St. Joseph, Mo., community mourns the loss of beloved figure Jim Connors, remembered for his diverse career and significant impact as a mentor and city council member. KQ2
- ➤ The YWCA, NAACP, and MWSU in St. Joseph, Mo. will host the 28th Annual Commitment to Eliminate Racism Breakfast on September 20, 2024, honoring social justice activist Kelsy Beshears. KQ2
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Multiple shots were fired in a mid-day incident involving two cars, including a red SUV, on Fillmore Street in St. Joseph, with police finding 13 rounds but no injuries reported. KQ2
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The St. Joseph, Mo. School District urges parents to ensure student fees are paid before the start of the 2024-25 academic year. KQ2
- ➤ The St. Joseph School District Board voted 4-3 to retain Toni Morrison's 'The Bluest Eye' in school libraries amidst challenges due to its sexually explicit content. KQ2
- ➤ St. Joseph police enhance enforcement on school zone and bus safety as the new academic year approaches. News-Press NOW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Missouri Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing on plans to replace the I-229 double decker bridge with a four-lane road, discussing alternatives and gathering public feedback. St. Joseph Post
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Chiefs fans are uncertain if the team's training camp will return to Missouri Western State University next year. News-Press NOW
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