ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Safety Council is encouraging residents to take advantage of a wide range of local safety programs designed to promote well-being and reduce risk within the community.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The westbound lane of Mitchell Avenue between 25th and 27th streets will be closed all day on Wednesday, June 18, for a sewer lining project.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One Missouri program aims to help reduce injuries and fatalities on the road through grant funds.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — With students spending more time out of the classroom, the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging parents to help combat juvenile crime through open communication and early reporting.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri Department of Conservation’s announcement of the indefinite closure of the Pigeon Hill shooting range has sparked controversy among community members.
Continue Reading ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Motorists will need to seek alternates routes as the Missouri Department of Transportation is set to close ramps on Route 36 as part of an ongoing project.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Kansas City is partnering with one local car dealership for a Test Drive Event aimed at ending impaired driving.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri Department of Conservation announces the indefinite closure of shooting ranges at Pigeon Hill Conservation Area to the public.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Buchanan County Jail has started rolling out tablets to inmates as part of a new initiative to improve communication.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A local tattoo shop is warning the public about fraudulent social media accounts after a client was scammed out of money for tattoo services.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — New legislation headed for the governor’s desk would provide free tuition in Missouri for a wide-range of public safety personnel if approved, a new tool designed to address staffing shortages and boost recruitment. Senate Bill 71, sponsored by Sen. David Gregory, R-St. Louis, would provide college tuition awards for
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Fire Department is still investigating the cause of a structure fire that engulfed one mobile home at a trailer park near South 36th Street and Pickett Road Friday morning. No injuries were reported in the fire according to Battalion Chief Mike Wacker. The fire occurred at
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Buchanan County EMS paramedic program is helping trainees succeed while also easing emergency service staffing shortages.Â
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Charges have been filed against a St. Joseph woman following a wrong-way crash that killed a St. Joseph man in Andrew County.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A St. Joseph man is dead after jumping off of the Riverside Road bridge over eastbound Highway 36 on Sunday night.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As inmate escapes make national headlines, Buchanan County authorities are emphasizing their commitment to maintaining strong jail security.Â
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle collision near the intersection of Cook Road and St. Joseph Avenue Monday morning, involving a cement truck and a silver SUV.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Fire Department worked the scene of a structure fire early Friday morning in the area of South 19th and Belle streets. Firefighters confirmed the structure was empty and was condemned. When News-Press NOW was on the scene around 4 a.m. Friday, firefighters were working to put
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — From outdoor fire safety to water precautions, firefighters are reminding residents to make safety a priority this summer.
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ANDREW COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Andrew County Sheriff’s Office received the Missouri Blue Shield designation for the community’s commitment to improving public safety.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Northwest Missouri law enforcement played a key role in the recent arrest of a man accused of killing his wife nearly two decades ago in Georgia.
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Two people were injured in a two-car Daviess County crash Wednesday. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the crash occurred around 12:21 p.m. on Missouri Route 6, just east of Missouri Route 190 and north of Jamesport. A 45-year-old Trenton, Missouri man rear-ended a 62-year-old Gallatin, Missouri woman stopped in traffic attempting to turn. An
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The first session of teen summer driving courses in St. Joseph is set to begin next week.
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One person is dead, and two are seriously injured after a crash in Country Club, Missouri Tuesday. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, the crash occurred around 3:36 p.m. on Business Loop 29, or U.S. 59 Highway, at John Glenn Road in Country Club. A 37-year-old St. Joseph woman driving south with
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A Kansas City woman was sentenced in federal court today for filing a false claim as part of a scheme to fraudulently receive approximately $62,811.75 in COVID-19 relief funds from the government.
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PLATTE, CO., Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri Department of Public Safety has recognized Platte County as a Blue Shield Community in recognition of Platte County’s commitment to Public Safety.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Police Department was able to capture and arrest a suspect who fled the scene of a stabbing on Thursday evening.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) –While more than 100 shooting incidents have been reported in St. Joseph since the beginning of the year, fewer than half have been linked to violent crime, according to the St. Joseph Police Department.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Messanie and 8th Streets have been closed off due to a water main line bursting.
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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.Â
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