Nicholas Givens

Northwest Missouri State University has released its fall census numbers as it focuses on enrollment growth and sustainability.

Renovations are underway at the Krug Castle in St Joseph. As a result, the castle will be closed to the public for several months.

On Friday October, 3, Tony Miles will be speaking at the Charles Johnson Theatre in the Olive DeLuce Fine Arts Building, located on the Northwest Missouri State University campus. This is the second event in the university's Idenity365 program, which launched this fall.

The Missouri Department of Transportation is offering a special over-width hauling permit at no cost to help farmers and ranchers move hay as needed.

The Missouri State Fair is declaring this year's event a success. It welcomed more than 3 hundred thousand people to the fairgrounds in Sedalia this August. That's according to State Agriculture Director Jason Moore. The annual event features livestock shows, concerts, diverse food vendors and arcade games.

The goal of the grant is to improve pedestrian infrastructure at key crossings across the city. The project, called Safe Crossings St. Joseph, will install modern pedestrian safety technology at three high-risk locations.

The Bethany City Council met in regular session on September 15th, where it approved changes to a city ordinance concerning required dog vaccinations. The update brings local regulations in line with veterinary recommendations, particularly for senior dogs.

The Missouri Department of Conservation and The Nature Conservancy will host Prairie Day on Saturday, Sept. 20, at Dunn Ranch Prairie outside Eagleville.

The City of Savannah is one step closer to getting a new pool, following a successful fundraising effort this past Saturday.

Following a record-breaking fundraising effort, Mosaic Medical Center - Maryville is investing in new equipment. The funds come from the Saint Francis Classic, a golf tournament the hospital held back in August at Mozingo Lake. The Saint Francis Foundation, which raises money for Mosaic, sponsored the event.