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On Thursday, October 30th, midday report, we discuss how the Director of Parks and Recreation in Maryville is retiring, Stanberry School District applications open for the board, Snap benefits stopping and how it will affect the Northwest region, and so many more.

Years of drought and economic factors caused many ranchers to shrink their operations, and the US cattle herd is at its smallest size in eight decades. As supply has contracted, consumer demand is holding steady, and both beef and cattle are getting top dollar. That is having impacts for ranchers here in Northwest Missouri, as they attempt to plan for the future.

About 73% of people in the United States plan to celebrate Halloween this year, according to national retail estimates. Total spending on the holiday is expected to surpass $13 billion. Candy remains one of the biggest categories, with sales projected to reach nearly $4 billion. Decorations are close behind at an estimated $4.2 billion, while costumes are expected to bring in around $4.3 billion. Even Halloween greeting cards are holding strong, adding about $700 million in sales nationwide.

Halloween may be wrapping up, but the Maryville Chamber of Commerce is already gearing up for the holiday season with its annual “Grinch of Maryville” contest.

Maryville Parks and Recreation Director Jeff Stubblefield has announced his retirement after seven years of service to the community. His last day with the department will be in March 2026.

On Wednesday, October 29th, midday report, we discuss how roadway fatalities are on the rise in Missouri, schools in Missouri scaling back on electives due to budget cuts, a new coffee spot in Maryville opening, how to make a bird-friendly community, and so many more.

With roadway fatalities on the rise, the Missouri Department of Transportation is urging drivers to take extra precautions as the holiday travel season approaches. Officials say 2025 is on track to surpass last year’s number of deadly crashes if current trends continue.

Supply is expected to surpass traditional grain storage capacity in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska. Some elevators, including historic Ely's in Nebraska, are adding temporary storage.

A community-driven effort to preserve three high schools and seek cost-savings elsewhere is the latest plan to bring the embattled school system back to health.

On Tuesday, October 28th, 2025's midday report, we discuss St. Joseph's school district making a new plan to keep all three high schools and close smaller schools, the Northwest Missouri State University Board of Regents meeting, the city of Bethany opening a new park, and so many more.