Public Safety Archives

Water main burst blocks off Messanie Street

May 21, 2025 1:39 pm Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Messanie and 8th Streets have been closed off due to a water main line bursting.

MSHP Troop H rolls out new ‘Ghost’ Patrol Cars

May 21, 2025 11:41 am Jenna Wilson

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri State Highway Patrol is rolling out its new ‘ghost graphic’ vehicles, just in time for Memorial Day weekend, urging drivers to prioritize safety.

MSHP sets Memorial Day counting period, gives safety advice

May 21, 2025 11:24 am News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri State Highway Patrol announced it has set the Memorial Day weekend counting period and offers safety advice to holiday travelers.

Northwest Missouri routes to see scrub seal work

May 21, 2025 11:21 am Leah Rainwater

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri Department of Transportation has announced scrub seal work and dates along different Northwest Missouri routes.

Drivers to see detours from Messanie Street for water line replacement

May 20, 2025 3:46 pm Crystal Olney

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Messanie Street will close to traffic for several hours on Thursday and Friday for a water service line replacement.

New Buchanan County EMS facility is safer, more spacious

May 20, 2025 11:34 am Jenna Wilson

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Construction is nearly complete on the new Buchanan County EMS facility in Downtown St. Joseph.

One dead in multi-vehicle crash on Missouri Route 6

May 20, 2025 10:12 am Crystal Olney

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A 49-year-old woman is dead following a four-vehicle crash Monday on Missouri Route 6, near Bessie Ellison Elementary.

Multi-vehicle crash on Missouri Route 6

May 19, 2025 6:50 pm Kirsten Stokes

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Law enforcement personnel responded to a multi-vehicle crash Monday evening on Missouri Route 6, near Bessie Ellison Elementary.

Felony charge dropped against Central activities director, David Lau

May 19, 2025 3:51 pm News-Press NOW

Collier County, Fla. (News-Press NOW) — During the first day of trial, a felony charge against Central High School activities director, David Lau, has been dropped.

Nebraska man injured in Andrew County motorcycle crash

May 19, 2025 12:58 pm Crystal Olney

ANDREW COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One man was seriously injured after being ejected from a motorcycle around 11:55 a.m. Saturday on Interstate 29, four miles west of Savannah, Missouri.

Overlay project to begin on Northwest Parkway

May 19, 2025 10:45 am Leah Rainwater

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Northwest Parkway will receive an upgrade with an overlay project, as part of the City of St. Joseph’s ongoing street maintenance efforts.

Missouri Task Force 1 heading to St. Louis after heavy damage, fatalities reported after storms

May 16, 2025 6:43 pm NPG Content Share

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)– Missouri Task Force 1 is heading to St. Louis to help with storm damage recovery.

Living with crossfire: the new normal in St. Joseph

May 14, 2025 11:34 am Kendra Simpson

Many St. Joseph residents believe gun violence is inevitable regardless of location, that’s why many professionals in the firearms field believe proper training can prevent future incidents.

I.C.E. detains father after traffic stop in St. Joseph

May 15, 2025 4:58 pm Jenna Wilson

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Just a few days before his high school graduation, Dayton Guerrero received a heartbreaking phone call, that his father was taken in to custody by Immigration Customs Enforcement.

City of St. Joseph names new fire chief

May 15, 2025 1:12 pm Leah Rainwater

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Fire Department’s new leader is coming from within its ranks. Ivan Klippenstein has been named the department’s new chief. Klippenstein joined the SJFD in January of 2002 and has served in several roles, including firefighter, first responder, confined space technician, driver and captain. He has been

Local law enforcement responds to Belt High Traffic Accident

May 15, 2025 9:55 am News-Press NOW, Chris Fortune

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW)- St. Joseph law enforcement responded to a traffic accident at the intersection of South Belt Highway and Messanie Street around 9 a.m. Thursday morning. Officer Alex Rich said the two-vehicle accident involved a Volkswagen minivan and a Mercedes sedan. One person sustained minor injuries. “We believe the blue Mercedes was northbound

Child suffers serious injuries in horse-car collision

May 15, 2025 1:33 am News-Press NOW

DAVIESS COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A child suffered serious injuries after a car struck a horse in Daviess County, Missouri Wednesday. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the accident occurred around 6:50 p.m. at the intersection of Missouri Route 6 and 330th Street, two miles east of Jamesport. An 18-year-old Gallatin, Missouri woman driving

Water main break forces ramp closure in the south end

May 14, 2025 5:46 pm News-Press NOW

The southbound off ramp from Interstate 229 to Atchison and 6th streets is closed due to a watermain break.

National Police Week Memorial Service held to honor officials

May 14, 2025 3:24 pm Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In recognition of National Police Week, law enforcement agencies held a memorial service to honor and pay respect to personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice. The service was held at the Northwest Missouri Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Civic Center Park. Members from the St. Joseph Police Department, Buchanan

Statue to be removed for new fire station; South Side residents respond

May 14, 2025 11:47 am Jenna Wilson

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A historic structure at 303 East Hyde Park Avenue in the south end of St. Joseph, long valued by community members, will soon be relocated. City officials confirmed earlier this week that the new South Side fire station will be placed at this location for efficient response times. However, community

Missouri’s Truth-in-Sentencing Laws Stall in Legislation

May 13, 2025 6:07 pm Jenna Wilson

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Truth-in-Sentencing laws require people to serve a certain percentage of their sentence behind bars. In the past few years, Missouri has seen several bills related to Truth-in-Sentencing, some aiming to strengthen these laws and others focusing on reducing incarceration periods. Despite stalled bills and mixed opinions on whether longer sentences

One person seriously injured in DeKalb County crash

May 12, 2025 12:27 pm Crystal Olney

A 26-year-old man sustained serious injuries in a single-vehicle crash early Sunday morning near Clarksdale, Missouri.

City selects location for new South Side fire station

May 12, 2025 2:46 pm Jenna Wilson

City officials agreed on the final location for a new South Side fire station at 303 East Hyde Park Ave. in St. Joseph.

DeKalb Fire Protection District volunteer organizing fundraising race

May 12, 2025 11:00 am Chris Fortune

Firefighters spend their careers helping others, but this time they are reaching out to the community for help.

SJPD reports decline in Kia and Hyundai theft after recent spike

May 11, 2025 10:30 am Jenna Wilson

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — While Kia and Hyundai’s anti-theft software upgrades have helped deter car thieves, it’s still a challenge the St. Joseph Police Department is actively following. Certain Hyundai and Kia models were among the most stolen vehicles in 2021 and 2023, due to the absence of engine immobilizers, making them easy targets

Motorcycle safety Month: Experts offer advice on staying protected while riding

May 10, 2025 11:00 am Jenna Wilson

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Spring and summer are peak seasons for motorcycle riders, and safety experts are urging all drivers to stay alert and share the road responsibly. Experts say a key rule to ensure safety is for drivers to slow down, pay attention, and look twice for motorcyclists when changing lanes or

Belt Highway, Frederick Boulevard to see roadwork next week

May 9, 2025 1:52 pm News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Two busy Buchanan County routes will see roadwork efforts starting on Monday, May 12. The southbound lane on the Belt Highway (U.S. Route 169) from I-29 to Route FF will be narrowed down to one lane overnight from Monday, May 12 through Monday, May 19, where the Missouri Department

Fallen officers to be honored in National Police Week Memorial Service

May 8, 2025 10:40 am Leah Rainwater

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Members of local law enforcement agencies will gather to honor and remember personnel killed in the line of duty in Northwest Missouri. A special service will be held during the 2025 National Police Week, which will be celebrated Sunday, May 11 through Saturday, May 17. The service will begin

Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office receives Blue Shield designation from Governor Kehoe

May 7, 2025 11:47 am Leah Rainwater

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Buchanan County and the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office officially received the Missouri Blue Shield designation from the Missouri Department of Public Safety. The honor recognizes Missouri communities that demonstrate a steadfast commitment to enhancing public safety and supporting law enforcement. The Missouri Blue Shield Program, created by Governor Kehoe

Two seriously injured in Andrew County crash

May 6, 2025 1:57 am News-Press NOW

Two people suffered serious injuries in an Andrew County crash Monday.