Winter solutions to keep your child safe while traveling
Local experts are reminding parents of proper winter car seat safety.
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New animal shelter design complete, construction tentatively set for spring
Ellison-Auxier Architects designed the new 15,000-square-foot facility to be built at 3405 S. Belt Highway. It will be significantly larger than the current 8,000-square-foot building.
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Community Missions seeks donations before arctic blast
The shelter is requesting winter gear, like coats and gloves, as well as cleaning supplies and dinnerware to be donated in preparation for the weekend’s freezing temperatures.
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Highway patrol warns against road rage following recent incidents
Law enforcement officers are cautioning drivers to avoid engaging in road-rage situations which can lead to a fatal outcome.
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Grief support program will begin sessions early February
GriefShare is a biblically based international program that helps people grieving the loss of a loved one. Locally Debbie Lyons is a facilitator of a group starting in the beginning of February. “GriefShare walks you through each week with different activities with different lessons,” Lyons said. “The videos are amazing from people with heartfelt passion
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It’s Your Call for Jan. 17
Is this California or Missouri? Now I recently found out that St. Joe Transit got their idea to do our bus system, which is failing, from California. Evergy came up with this brand-new plan they got and everything from where? California. My question is, is this California? Something needs to be done When is the
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Deeds of trust for Jan. 17
Deeds of trust reported from Jan. 8 to Jan. 15 Rosario Ingargiola, Teresa Ingargiola to Commerce Bank, Chatham Nickell Add LT 36 $30,000. Joseph Steeby to Housing & Urban Development, 32 57 35 PT SW Corner $3,461.32. Luis Torres, Denise Gomez to Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp., Eby Land CO and PT LTS 10 11 Blk 4 $169,750. Maria Suar to
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Arrests for Jan. 17
Arrests reported Jan. 7 to Jan. 14 Bobbie Jo Molt, 42, no address provided, city charge for trespass. Jacob Wesley Frye, 24, 890 S. 19th St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Jacob Allen Christopher, 29, no address provided, warrant for failure to appear in court. Jewel J. Carney, 36, 1911 Messanie St., warrant
Continue Reading Thefts and Vandalism for Jan. 17
Thefts reported from Dec. 26 to Jan. 13 3701 N. Village Dr., burglary at construction site. 207 W. Hyde Park Ave., burglary at residence/home. 2602 Jules St., vehicle theft at highway/road/alley. 6010 King Hill Ave., item stolen at bank/savings and loan. 2904 Charles St., vehicle theft at highway/road/alley. Mitchell Ave./S. 10th St., items stolen at
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Vital statistics for Jan. 17
Marriage applications Evelyn Carlene Alexander, 23, and Logan Elizabeth Duke, 21, both of St. Joseph. Brandon Lee Norris, 39, St. Joseph, and Corinne Louise Moore, 40, Helena, Missouri. Keyon Ramon Wilkinson, 33, and Lexus Renee Cox, 26, both of St. Joseph. Lazaro Carlos Rivero Tovar, 29, and Karina Clara Zacarias, 38, both of St. Joseph. Quartz Dacaldacal Cuartero, 50, and Elizabeth Manalo Ramirez, 51, both of St. Joseph. Ryan
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Ruddy, Mary R. 1930-2025 Troy, Kan.
TROY, Kan. – Mary Ruth Ruddy, 94, of Troy, Kansas, passed away at the Mosaic Life Care early Thursday morning, on Jan. 16, 2025. Mary was born on April 17, 1930, to Bruce and Opal (McKay) Herring. Mary grew up on a farm near Sparks, Kansas, and graduated from Troy High School and Highland Community
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SJSD one step closer to intercom project implementation
As part of the St. Joseph School District’s bond project, new intercoms will be laced throughout all 24 of the District’s school buildings. The project was approved in October of 2024, but within the last month and into the New Year, the District has approved and started the wiring process for the new system. When
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Charges filed in I-29 road rage incident
A Savannah, Missouri, man is charged with a felony count of unlawful use of a weapon in connection with a road rage incident Wednesday morning on Interstate 29. At just before 8 a.m. on Jan. 15, the St. Joseph Police Department received a 911 call reporting a road rage incident on northbound I-29 near the
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Utility companies offer financial assistance as freezing temperatures loom
With the recent blizzard and upcoming frigid temperatures, St. Joseph residents may be worried about a higher utility bill. Evergy, Spire and Missouri American Water have a few tips that help reduce the use of energy and water during the winter months.
Continue Reading Herzog CEO survives choking incident, remains in hospital
A St. Joseph businessman remained in serious condition in a Washington, D.C., hospital Saturday after a choking incident and some quick action by his dinner mates saved his life. Stanley Herzog, President and Chief Executive Officer of Herzog Contracting Corp., was having dinner Thursday night at a Washington restaurant with Missouri Congressman Sam Graves, Graves’
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Late Notices 1/16/25
Late Notices Carol J. Berry Carol Jean (Johnson) Berry, 73, St. Joseph, died Jan. 14, 2025. Cremation under the direction of Simplify Cremations & Funerals. Bette L. Robbins EASTON, Mo. – Bette Louise Robbins, 81, died Jan. 13, 2025. Memorial service 3 p.m. Jan. 17, at Turner Family Funeral Home of Stewartsville, Missouri, with burial
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Tracking above freezing temperatures today
Warm air will start to rush in today, but won’t last long. Arctic air returns this weekend.
Continue Reading Free admission, parking at Sound of Speed Airshow
Organizers of this weekend’s Sound of Speed Airshow at Rosecrans Memorial Airport remind attendees that general admission and parking are free of charge this weekend. In addition to parking at the site, the show has arranged to have free courtesy parking at two locations in Elwood, Kansas — one area at Nor-Am Cold Storage near
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County hits snag with North Shoppes detention pond construction
Environmental factors and a change in calculations are delaying the buildout of a detention pond slated for the Shoppes at North Village.
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Woman pleads guilty to walking off with stranger’s kids
A St. Joseph woman charged in an incident where she took two children from a stroller and walked away with them pleaded guilty to a charge of first-degree harassment on Thursday.
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Hoecker, Robert 1962-2025 St. Joseph, Mo.
Robert “Boe” Hoecker, 62 years old, of St. Joseph, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, at his home. He was born on Dec. 13, 1962, in Seattle, Washington, to Norman and Betty Hoecker. Boe lived in various states in his younger years due to his father’s employment, including Washington, Missouri, Alabama, Florida, and Maryland.
Continue Reading Hiskey, Donald K. 1939-2025 Longmont, Colo.
LONGMONT, Colo. – Donald Keith Hiskey, 85, passed away on Jan. 11, 2025, in Longmont, Colorado. Born on Feb. 26, 1939, in St. Joseph, to Walter and Beulah (Drake) Hiskey, he graduated from Chillicothe, Missouri, High School and Northeast Missouri State in Kirksville. Don worked for the Missouri Departments of Revenue and Transportation, and the
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Dugger, Marilyn F. 1950-2025 St. Joseph, Mo.
Marilyn Francis Dugger, 74, of St. Joseph, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, surrounded by her family at Mosaic Life Care. She was born June 17, 1950, in St. Joseph, daughter of Bill and Mary Ann Toney. She graduated from Central High School, class of 1969. On May, 9, 1969, she married Donald
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Collins, Joy L. 1937-2025 Clarksdale, Mo.
CLARKSDALE, Mo. – Joy Luella Collins, 87, of Clarksdale, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, in St. Joseph. She was born July 14, 1937, in Wathena, Kansas, daughter of Helen and Joseph Springs. She attended Kirschner School. On Sept. 15, 1955, she married Russell Dean Collins. Joy worked on the Production Line at Quaker
Continue Reading It’s Your Call for Jan. 16
Thank you, East Hills I want to thank East Hills Mall for again decorating in the real festive spirit. Unique shopping, joyous, and your efforts are the reason you are the only shopping center I visit. Hire them for extra help About the snow removal. If the city is short of help, and they can’t
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Dugger, Marilyn F. 1950-2025 St. Joseph, Mo.
Marilyn Francis Dugger, 74, of St. Joseph, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, surrounded by her family at Mosaic Life Care. She was born June 17, 1950, in St. Joseph, daughter of Bill and Mary Ann Toney. She graduated from Central High School, class of 1969. On May, 9, 1969, she married Donald
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Collins, Joy L. 1937-2025 Clarksdale, Mo.
CLARKSDALE, Mo. – Joy Luella Collins, 87, of Clarksdale, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, in St. Joseph. She was born July 14, 1937, in Wathena, Kansas, daughter of Helen and Joseph Springs. She attended Kirschner School. On Sept. 15, 1955, she married Russell Dean Collins. Joy worked on the Production Line at Quaker
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Hoecker, Robert 1962-2025 St. Joseph, Mo.
Robert “Boe” Hoecker, 62 years old, of St. Joseph, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, at his home. He was born on Dec. 13, 1962, in Seattle, Washington, to Norman and Betty Hoecker. Boe lived in various states in his younger years due to his father’s employment, including Washington, Missouri, Alabama, Florida, and Maryland.
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Hughes, Laura V. 1924-2025 St. Joseph, Mo.
Laura Virgle Hughes, 100, St. Joseph, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Jan. 12, 2025. She was born May 1, 1924, to Edward and Lorraine Williams. Laura graduated from Bartlett High School and was a lifelong member of St. Francis Baptist Temple, where she served in the Mission, Naomi Circle, Children’s
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