Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox announced an opportunity for any high school senior to apply for the 16 available scholarships throughout Missouri. ... Read more

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Man charged for window peeping

The Livingston County Sheriff's Department arrested a 36-year-old man for alleged window peeping in Utica, Mo. ... Read more

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Velveeta microwaveable cups recalled

Kraft Foods has voluntarily recalled three varieties of Velveeta Shells & Cheese Microwaveable Cups due to the possible presence of small, thin wire bristle pieces. ... Read more

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Peepers seen in Utica

On Oct. 2, the Livingston County Sheriff's Department received a call of an alleged window peeker or peekers in Utica, Mo. ... Read more

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Platte County to offer emergency response training

Individuals interested in becoming a trained Community Emergency Response Team member for Platte County are encouraged to attend a training session this October. ... Read more

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Motorists should be vigilant during harvest

With harvest season quickly approaching, the Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind motorists to be cautious of increased farm equipment traffic. ... Read more

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Cantaloupe recalled

Cantaloupe from a farm in Colorado that was delivered to 17 states, including Kansas and Missouri, is being recalled due to reports of Listeria contamination. ... Read more

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Traffic stop results in 13 arrest charges

An Elwood, Kan., woman was arrested Friday by the Missouri State Highway Patrol on multiple drug charges. ... Read more

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Natural disaster scams

When a major natural disaster strikes, scammers will use the opportunity to steal charitable donations. ... Read more

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Synthetic drugs officially illegal

A law banning synthetic drugs went into effect Sunday. ... Read more

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3 arrested for moving meth lab

Three suspects were arrested in Chillicothe over the weekend after officers found a portable meth lab in their vehicle. ... Read more

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Drunk driving: There's an app for that

Feeling drunk? Perhaps you should take out your smart phone before getting on the road. ... Read more

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SRT given Guardian of Justice Award

Five members of the St. Joseph Special Response Team were given the U.S. Attorney’s Guardian of Justice Award for their work in a standoff where gunfire was exchanged. ... Read more

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Woman attempts to vomit on officer

Caution: If you attempt to throw up on a police officer, you will be booked in the Buchanan County Jail on assault charges. ... Read more

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DWI checkpoints planned for September

A sobriety checkpoint and two DWI saturations will be held in September by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. ... Read more

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Scam targets online vehicle purchases

The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center is a great way to keep updated on all scams circling the web these days. According to its latest press release, this scam targets consumers looking to buy a car online. ... Read more

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FBI seeks supect using digital billboard

The FBI has launched a digital billboard to help find a serial bank robber who has hit several banks in Missouri and Oklahoma. ... Read more

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FDA warns of counterfeit birth control

The FDA is warning consumers not to use Evital, a counterfeit emergency birth control medicine. ... Read more

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It's best to just lock it up

Lock your car – especially on the weekends. ... Read more

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Be prepared for flooding

With floodwaters threatening numerous points along the Missouri River, it's important to be prepared for the worst. ... Read more

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Fireman's Ball this Friday

The Fire Department's recently retired battalion chief is hosting a Fireman's Ball this Friday. ... Read more

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Patrol encourages a safe holiday weekend

The first holiday weekend of the year is upon us, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol will have all hands on deck enforcing traffic laws and assisting motorists on highways as well as state waters. ... Read more

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Federal indictment for $1.4M drug bust

The full release from the United States Attorney regarding 21 defendants, including one man from Trenton, Mo., who were indicted in a $1.4 million drug-trafficking conspiracy. ... Read more

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Seat belt enforcement planned

For the next two weeks, St. Joseph Police will be checking to see if you're buckled up. ... Read more

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Updated: Dateline to feature St. Joseph family

A St. Joseph family will be featured on the May 22nd episode of Dateline NBC. The episode was originally scheduled to air May 15, but was pushed back a week. ... Read more

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Wanted: Concerned community citizens

The Juneteenth Steering Committee is sponsoring a meet-up to discuss safety in the city. ... Read more

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Memorial fund, website created by fallen officer's family

Dan De Kraai, a St. Joseph Police officer killed last September, is being honored by his family with a Memorial Fund. ... Read more

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Fallen officers will be honored Wednesday

Fallen Officer Dan De Kraai's name was added to the Law Enforcement Memorial Wall in Jefferson City Saturday, and a local ceremony will be held for him and other fallen officers this week. ... Read more

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Busy day for police

A warm, sunny spring day after more than a week of cool, rainy weather lends to much more outdoor activity, and therefore much more police calls. ... Read more

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Drug take back scheduled for Saturday

Area law enforcement officials will be on hand Saturday for anyone who wants to properly dispose of their unwanted and unused prescription drugs. ... Read more

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Police release list of stolen property

St. Joseph police are still trying to match items seized from a major burglary bust to their rightful owners. ... Read more

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Tips to safeguard your home

With higher-profile burglaries occurring, here are some tips to avoid becoming a victim. ... Read more

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More TIPS than last year

Compared to this time last year, calls received through the Police Department's TIPS Hotline have increased 68 percent. ... Read more

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How will you be paying for this today?

The other day I had an interesting conversation with at St. Joseph Police detective on whether or not consumers should still write checks. ... Read more

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Updated: Drunken drivers beware

Law enforcement in Northwest Missouri will be conducting random sobriety checkpoints in April. ... Read more

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Police seek help identifying subjects pictured in stolen property

Faced with the daunting task of scouring through hundreds of items of stolen property, St. Joseph police have an interesting request for our readers. ... Read more

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Mobile devices not prevalent in Missouri prisons

You can't drive down the street or watch TV without seeing an advertisement for a cell phone. But did you ever think they'd be so prevalent in a place where your everyday functions, such as communicating with whomever, whenever, are not permitted? ... Read more

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Burglar locked in storage unit arrested

A burglary went bad when the thief managed to get locked in the property he was allegedly stealing from. ... Read more

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Plea to end DUI checkpoint apps

Four United States senators presented an open letter to smart phone companies asking to remove applications that tell users when are where DUI checkpoints are located. ... Read more

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Meadville woman arrested on suspicion of prostitution

CHILLICOTHE, Mo. – The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Meadville, Mo., woman Monday on suspicion of prostitution. ... Read more

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Police release annual report

The St. Joseph Police Department has issued its annual report, outlining its accomplishments throughout 2010. ... Read more

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How sweet the sound of bagpipes

Someone whom Sgt. Sheldon Lyon refers to as a Highway Patrol "legend" could be seen playing bagpipes around town this St. Patrick's Day. ... Read more

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Firefighters constantly training

The St. Joseph Fire Department has kept busy these past two months with staying up-to-date on training. ... Read more

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Siren Sounds: An overview

Welcome to the first of many posts on the News-Press crime blog, updated by me, Kim Norvell. ... Read more

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