JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation reports hunters harvested 5,741 antlerless deer during the state’s early firearms portion of deer season over the weekend. 2024 marks the second year hunters could use firearms to harvest antlerless deer during the early season in Missouri. The harvest total is down 65% from last year’s […]
Homecoming Clash: East Buchanan Hosts West Platte in Gower
GOWER, Mo. (W1N) — East Buchanan and West Platte are set to face off in a KCI Conference clash as the Bulldogs host their Homecoming. Class 2 No. 14 East Buchanan (5-1, 4-0) moved up one spot in our rankings following a 10-7 victory over Penney last week. No. 18 West Platte (2-4, 1-2) fell […]
St. Joseph Breaks Ground on $12.8 Million Krug Park Renovation
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (W1N) — The City of St. Joseph held a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday to kick off a three-year renovation project at Krug Park. The city expects the project to cost $12.8 million, with the majority of the funding coming from a half-cent park sales tax approved by voters in 2021. The project will […]
Aurora Borealis May Be Visible in Northwest Missouri Thursday Night
WESTON, Mo. (W1N) — Northwest Missouri and other parts of the Lower 48 may have a chance to see the aurora borealis Thursday night as a strong geomagnetic storm impacts Earth. The storm hit Earth around 10 a.m. Thursday and is expected to continue throughout the night. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Space Weather […]
Nichols Road Residents Raise Concerns Over Dust at Road District Meeting
WESTON, Mo. (W1N) — Nearly a dozen Nichols Road residents attended the Weston Special Road District meeting Tuesday night to voice concerns about dust on the road. “When you meet somebody on the road, you have to stop because you can’t see,” one resident told the board. The residents brought up two solutions: applying a […]
Missouri Voter Registration Deadline Is Wednesday for November Election
WESTON, Mo. (W1N) — Missouri voters will head to the polls in less than a month to cast votes for president, U.S. senator, governor, and other state and local races. The deadline to register to vote in the November election is Wednesday in the Show-Me State. Missouri residents have three options to register: online, in […]
Northbound Lanes of I-29 in St. Joseph to Close Monday for Bridge Work
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (W1N) — The northbound lanes of Interstate 29 in St. Joseph will close Monday morning as part of the Cook Road Bridge rehabilitation project. Crews will close the northbound lanes beginning at 4 a.m. Monday, October 7, through 4 a.m. Friday, October 11, to paint the bridge structure. A detour will direct […]
Weston Prepares for Applefest with Traffic and Parking Restrictions
WESTON, Mo. (W1N) — Most traffic and parking restrictions will begin Saturday morning for Weston Applefest. Attendees and residents should be aware of no-parking areas, road closures, and traffic pattern changes. Weston 1 News has provided a list of updates. No Parking Areas: • Washington Street: No parking on either side from Bluff Road to […]
Rivalry Clash: Platte County Takes on Smithville This Friday
SMITHVILLE, Mo. (W1N) — Separated by just 11 miles along 92 Highway, Platte County and Smithville are set to face off in a rivalry under the Friday night lights. Class 5 No. 2 Platte County (5-0) is coming off a 42-7 win over Belton, while Class 4 No. 3 Smithville (4-1) defeated Excelsior Springs 42-7 […]
Downtown Weston Streets to Close Friday Ahead of Applefest
WESTON, Mo. (W1N) — Some downtown streets in Weston will close Friday evening in preparation for the annual Weston Applefest. Thomas Street, between Blackhawk Street and Main Street, will close to traffic at 5 p.m. Friday, October 4. Main Street, between Market Street and Short Street, will be closed to parking starting at 5 p.m. […]