Preparing for a cold, snowy winter, contractors of the new Maryville Public Safety building are working toward having an enclosed building to continue construction on by the time more severe weather hits. Read more

Northwest Missouri Conservationists have been on the lookout for chronic wasting disease, which has touched Missouri’s deer population. Read more

Closing its doors for the chilly winter months, Kool Kats in Maryville will return to a seasonal business, seeing the winter as an opportunity to make improvements for the spring and summer when the small business profits the most. Read more

Some international faculty have experienced problems with the immigration process and have come together with Northwest’s administration to look for solutions. Read more

The opioid and crisis of severe drug use reaches far and wide, and can make its way into even the smallest, closest knit communities. The same deteriorating ailment goes for drugs that people don’t talk about. Read more

At the tail-end of his legislative off-season travel, Missouri’s Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe visited College Republicans to answer questions about higher education funding and his goals leading up to the 2020 election. Read more

First-generation students had the opportunity to meet other people who have similar experiences and celebrate their college journeys in conjunction with the annual National First-Generation College Celebration. Read more

Missouri Western State University will have a four-day course schedule starting in the fall semester of the 2020-21 school year, possibly due to lack of funding. Read more

In 1883 a northwest Missouri college began providing higher education to students and building up a legacy of achievement in academics and sports, coming to an unexpected halt a century later. Read more

In an effort to reach a rapidly-growing demographic in the U.S., the role of Northwest’s diversity and inclusion coordinator — with support through the Hispanic Development Fund — has pivoted to include recruiting Hispanic and Latino students in Missouri metropolitan areas. Read more

On the corner square of Third and Main Streets in Downtown Maryville sits a pocket park under construction in the empty lot by Blue Willow Boutique. Read more

In reviewing campus crime statistics for the annual Security and Fire Safety Report, University Police aims to decrease liquor law violations, theft and sexual assaults related to social media and dating apps through preventative patrolling and programming. Read more

After the release of his fourth album, “Anonymous,” rapper Blackbear will be coming to campus Nov. 9. Read more

Special notice signage replaces Northwest T-shirts and Spoofhound hoodies in the glass storefront windows of Jock’s Nitch Sporting Goods in Maryville. Read more

In a red “Make America Great Again” baseball cap sat 69 names scribbled onto small blue pieces of paper. At the end of the of the College Republicans meeting, one of those names would be the new owner of an AR-15 80% lower receiver. Read more

A local pharmacy, along with two other commercial companies, are preparing to take on additional customers after the Maryville Walgreens closes its doors Nov. 7. Read more

As the holiday season rolls around, Nodaway County citizens begin to give some children a better chance at seeing gifts under the tree on Christmas morning. Read more

In a matter of five minutes, Black Alumni and Friends raised $6,300 at a chapter meeting designed to set goals and elect officers. Read more

The Rho Theta chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. crowned this year’s Miss Black and Gold scholarship pageant winner Oct. 26 after an evening of talent, fashion and answering controversial questions in a short amount of time. Read more

“In the U.S., should private gun ownership be regulated by the federal government?” was the question posed at the first Student Senate debate. Read more

Launching the public phase of its Forever Green campaign, the Northwest Foundation turned to the Northwest community beyond foundation members to help raise the final $3 million of the $45 million goal. Read more

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Stephanie Campbell held the front door to her new boutique open for a line of women gathered outside, ‘support local’ reusable shopping bags lining her arm. Read more

Northwest’s College Republicans are raffling off 80% of an AR-15 Lower Receiver in an effort to heighten publicity and fundraising. Read more

Northwest has been recognized for its Academic Success and Retention Unit with an award from the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, an organization that shows appreciation to members that exhibit excellence and success in new and innovative ways. Read more

Before this year, three presidents in U.S. history underwent impeachment inquiries, with two having impeachment trials in the Senate, neither resulting in a removal from office. While this is the third in 40 years, this is the first inquiry in most students’ memories. Read more

An organization focused on education and appreciation of agriculture across campus and in the U.S. was officially recognized at Northwest. Read more

BURLINGTON JUNCTION, Mo. — Two months after the death of a Nodaway County wrestling legend, the northwest Missouri community gathered for a memorial event featuring a combination of athletics and performance art entertainment, where wrestlers competed in fist-throwing, body-slamming matches … Read more

The University Police Department confirmed on Twitter Oct. 16 that Lot 31, west of McKemy Center, will change from mixed-use to faculty/staff parking only. Read more

The Northwest Foundation is holding its official public launch of the Forever Green campaign 3:30 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Memorial Bell Tower. Read more

A sexual assault was reported to the University Police Department around 2:45 p.m. Oct. 22. The sexual assault was reported to have occurred between 11:30 a.m. and noon Oct. 14 in the second floor women’s restroom at the J.W. Jones Student Union. Read more

After standing on the east side of Northwest’s campus for 88 years, plans are underway to vacate and demolish the Thompson-Ringold building. Read more

Northwest students are gaining hands-on experience through real-life crisis scenarios in a volunteer and internship program at a local domestic violence and sexual assault shelter. Read more

In the wake of a long process of rebuilding and rejuvenating a devastated nation, Northwest student organizations have been funding for Bahamas hurricane relief efforts. Read more

Dan Hurd had already attempted suicide three times when his friend, Shawn Carr, dragged him along for a bike ride in Massachusetts in 2017. He was planning his fourth attempt. He had no interest in riding a bike — that’s what his motorcycle was for. But Carr was persistent, so Hurd obliged. Read more

As a part of a large wave of nationwide closings, the Walgreens location in Maryville, Missouri, will close Nov. 7. Read more

Northwest College Republicans invited Nodaway County Sheriff Randy Strong to teach students about the sheriff’s department and everything it does Oct. 14. Read more

Nodaway County Ambulance District responded to and assisted an injured student in the Olive DeLuce Fine Arts building on the Northwest campus at approximately 12:25 p.m. Read more

Northwest College Democrats hosted Sam Steyer, representing his father Tom Steyer’s campaign for president, Oct. 10 in the J.W. Jones Student Union living room, who visited to build awareness for and recruit students to work on his father’s campaign. Read more

After a nearly two-month search, Northwest named Justin Mallett the associate provost of diversity and inclusion. Read more

Northwest welcomed disability advocate and Fortune 500 executive Randy Lewis for the annual Ploghoft Diversity Lecture at the Ron Houston Center for the Performing Arts. Read more

Dark clouds and rolls of thunder delayed but didn’t stop Phi Mu from hosting their 12th annual Run 4 Jen Memorial Walk/Run Oct. 5. Read more

Every year, a few Northwest students have the opportunity to co-author physics research papers through a National Science Foundation grant, but this year, a student had the opportunity to be the lead author on a paper that is being considered for publication in a national physics journal. Read more

The University Police Department launched the Safe Ride Home app, which serves both shuttle and late night users, through the platform TapRide. Read more

Emergency responders and trainees in disaster management practiced and applied skills in a midwest disaster simulation with realistic scenarios at Mozingo Lake Recreation Park over three days. Read more

As a part of the LGBTQ+ history month series, the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion hosted a safe-zone training discussion and presentation. Read more

Northwest named John Coffey the station manager of its National Public Radio affiliate KXCV-KRNW. Read more

East Third Street in Maryville is closed from Vine to Dewey as the city begins to make repairs from a water line break that destroyed the popular stretch of road. Read more

The Diversity Equity and Inclusion Office hosted its first Bearcat Dialogue for faculty and staff in the Student Union Ballroom Sept 25. Read more

When B.D. Owens arrived on campus in 1977, the University was on probation with the accreditation board, funding was lacking, and the winter prior, the high rises nearly froze because the heating system couldn’t keep up under extreme temperatures. Read more

The Downtown Maryville Improvement Organization hosted its fourth annual Glitz and Glam ladies only fundraising event to fund the Pocket Park. Read more