Khale Knox

Maximize Northwest Missouri, a Saint Joseph-based coalition, says its analysis of data and resident surveys shows shrinking populations and reduced social participation across parts of the region. The organization focuses on building collaborations and supporting programs aimed at helping communities thrive.

Emporia State University will soon have a new leader. The Kansas Board of Regents on Thursday unanimously approved Dr. Matthew Baker as ESU’s 19th president during a special on-campus meeting.

Beginning Monday, Nov. 3, St. Joseph Transit is relocating its eastside transfer station from the Hy-Vee parking lot to the Woodbine Center.

The Maryville R-2 School District Board of Education has selected Philip Pohren as the district’s next superintendent, filling a position that has been vacant since February.

Maryville High School is celebrating homecoming this week with the theme “Once Upon a Time,” giving the Spoofhounds a fairy-tale twist.

As it prepares to move to whole new facility early next year, the rolling hills library in St. Joseph, Missouri is selling off surplus items at a sale this weekend.