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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Plattsburg Unveils New Mural Honoring Jefferson Highway
PLATTSBURG, Mo. (W1N) — Dozens gathered over the weekend in Plattsburg to dedicate a mural honoring the historic Jefferson Highway. The Jefferson Highway, one of North America’s first highway systems, passed through Plattsburg as part of its route from New Orleans to Winnipeg, Canada. The mural overlooks a section of Main Street that was part […]
County Line Road Bridge Replacement Project Begins Thursday
PLATTE COUNTY, Mo. (W1N) — A 1.5-mile section of County Line Road will be closed for several months starting this week for a bridge replacement project. Crews will close the County Line Road bridge over Dicks Creek on Thursday, October 3. The closure will impact County Line Road between East Ridgely Road and Fry Road/NW […]
Annual Applefest Returns to Downtown Weston This Weekend
WESTON, Mo. (W1N) — Weston’s Applefest returns for its 36th year, celebrating the harvest season with vendors, live music, and apple-themed activities. The two-day festival runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Festivities kick off with a parade down Main Street at 10 a.m. on Saturday. Visitors […]
Platte County Unveils New Section of Brush Creek Trail
PARKVILLE, Mo. (W1N) — Platte County officials held a ribbon cutting Friday to celebrate the opening of a new section of the Brush Creek Trail in Parkville. “Many things done in Platte County are based on partnerships, and this is no exception,” said Parks and Recreation Director Daniel Erickson. He explained the county partnered with […]
MDC to Host Get MO Wild Fall Festival This Saturday
PLATTE COUNTY, Mo. (W1N) — The Missouri Department of Conservation will host a fall festival at Guy B. Park Conservation Area in Platte City on Saturday. The event, called Get MO Wild, runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 28. The event is free and open to all ages. Attendees can try […]
Platte County to Hold Public Hearing on Property Tax Rates
PLATTE COUNTY, Mo. (W1N) — The Platte County Commission will hold a public hearing Tuesday to discuss proposed property tax rates for three levies. The hearing is scheduled for 4 p.m. on September 24 in the Platte County Commission meeting room in Platte City. Taxing authorities, including the county, are required by law to hold […]