Gavin McGough

Some Maryville R-2 students will be returning to classes tomorrow with new backpacks full of school supplies and clothes to start the new year.

This week brings many area schools back into session. Students in the Maryville R-2 School district are set to return on Wednesday the 20th.

Budget season has hit the City of Maryville. At a recent council meeting, staff and elected officials held an overview and planning session to kick of their 2026 budgeting process.

Local schools are showing off new facilities as summer construction projects draw to a close. Many districts in Missouri are welcoming students back-to-school next week.

An exhibit opening at the Albrecht-Kemper Museum in St. Joseph this weekend features the work of Jacqueline Bishop, a multi-media artist based in New Orleans.

St. Joseph School Board President Latonya Williams will retain her after an effort to oust her failed at a special meeting on Aug. 11th. Turmoil has rocked the seven-member board this summer board members trade accusations of harassment, in-fighting, and outside influence from conservative political groups.

St Joseph is preparing to welcome students back to schools on August 19th, one week from today. The district is encouraging families to check that their students’ immunizations are up to date and get any vaccinations that are needed this week.

Late last week, the Missouri politician Billy Long was removed from his post leading the Internal Revenue Service and assigned by President Trump to be the US Ambassador to Iceland.

The Board of Regents of Northwest Missouri State University adopted a set of institutional goals for the upcoming year at their July 31st meeting.KXCV's Gavin McGough was at that meeting at the campus agricultural learning center, and filed this report.

As the City of Maryville works on an update to its Comprehensive Planning Document, city staff is looking for resident input. It launched a website earlier this summer to serve as home-base for planning and outreach efforts. Each month, it rolls out a new survey focusing on a specific community topic.