Two seriously injured in Andrew County crash
Two people suffered serious injuries in an Andrew County crash Monday.
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SJPD is hiring new officers, paid academy sponsorship available Â
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Police Department is inviting anyone interested in a Law Enforcement career to participate in their upcoming new hire testing.  SJPD currently has 18 positions open with the department they would like to see filled soon. “Currently, we have 11 people in our hiring process or
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Local law enforcement receiving improved body armor
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Police Department is receiving new body armor designed to improve the quality and functionality of body-worn camera footage. The St. Joseph City Council has approved more than $29,500 in funds from the police department’s budget to outfit officers with more than 20 body armor vests and external
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Missouri bill would allow firearms on public transit
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri House Bill 328, sponsored by Rep. Tim Taylor, R-Bunceton, would allow people with concealed carry permits to bring firearms onto public transit. HB 328 passed in the Missouri House on Thursday, April 1, and has moved to the Senate, where the Senate Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
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Signal project on North 22nd to start Monday
Cars sit at the intersection of St. Joseph Avenue and Middleton Street, one of the intersections where the traffic lights are currently supported by span wire and poles. Four intersections will be replaced.
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‘It got a lot of attention’: SJPD speaks out on shoplifting at North Shoppes
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW)–The St. Joseph Police Department continues to crack down on shoplifting at the North Shoppes, following an incident last weekend which put an officer at risk. A woman who was shopping at the North Shoppes was caught stealing from a store, and shortly after was approached by police to address her
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Hickory Creek Bridge to be replaced
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Hickory Creek Bridge on Holt County Route B, originally built in 1938, is set to be replaced.
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Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office joins Kehoe’s ‘Operation Relentless Pursuit’
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As part of Governor Mike Kehoe’s statewide anti-crime initiative, Operation Relentless Pursuit will focus on capturing dangerous fugitives through targeted policing tactics and joint efforts among law enforcement agencies. According to Executive Order 25-02, the strategies employed in this enforcement initiative will include: The designation of full-time Missouri State
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Signal project to disrupt traffic on North 22nd Street for several weeks
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Drivers commuting along North 22nd Street across Frederick Avenue will see notable detours lasting for more than a month, starting in May. Starting at 8 a.m. on Monday, May 5, North 22nd Street will be closed on both sides of Frederick Avenue as crews work to upgrade a traffic
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Police back Missouri bill targeting car break-ins
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — If approved, Missouri Senate Bill 71 could be a big step in improving public safety and creating a safer environment for residents. Senate Bill 71, sponsored by Sen. David Gregory (R–St. Louis County) and aligned with similar statewide legislation, aims to crack down on individuals who knowingly and unlawfully
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Search warrant on St. Joseph construction company finds weapons, stolen vehicles
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Authorities say officers found multiple rifles and several other items of methamphetamine drug paraphernalia while executing a recent search warrant at Arrowhead Construction Services, LLC. According to a probable cause statement, the search warrant was executed in St. Joseph Friday morning on April 18, where authorities identified the residence at
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Gallatin woman seriously injured in one-car crash
A Gallatin, Missouri woman suffered serious injuries in a one-car crash Wednesday.
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Buchanan County Sheriff to roll out new app, enhancing community policing
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Buchanan County Sheriff’s Department is set to launch a new app designed to improve communication and keep the public informed with crime alerts and other essential services. The Sheriff’s department is collaborating with the Sheriff App brand to develop the key features of the app, which will include:
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St. Joseph law enforcement agencies sponsors ‘Prescription Take Back’
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Youth Alliance Partners, Buchanan County Sheriff’s Department and the St. Joseph Police Department will be sponsoring a Prescription Take Back event for safe disposal of prescription drugs. Anyone can drop off controlled, non-controlled, over the counter substances and sharps they wish to get rid of. “It’s always a
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Woman seriously injured in Platte County crash
A Platte City, Missouri woman suffered serious injuries in a one-car crash Thursday.
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St. Joseph Masonic Lodge helping parents get their children identifiedÂ
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A free Missouri Child Identification event at the East Hills Mall this weekend will give families a measure of protection against missing or abducted children. Girls and boys ages 11-21 are statistically most susceptible to becoming missing and the Missouri Child Identification Program (MOCHIP) is designed to help parents and
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Two injured in Andrew County crash
Two men are injured after a Wednesday afternoon motorcycle crash near Savannah.
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First local conviction secured under Valentine’s law
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A man has been convicted in a first-of-its-kind case in Buchanan County following the implementation of a new law. Gabriel Paredes, 24, of Houston was found guilty this week on a charge of aggravated fleeing in a motor vehicle involving a Jan. 2 incident. It is the first case
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I-29 bridges to see repairs that impact traffic
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Work on Interstate 29 bridges in Andrew and Atchison counties is getting underway later this month. Deck repairs will begin on the Mill Creek bridges south of Atchison County Route Z near Corning on Monday, April 28. Crews from Emery Sapp & Sons will begin work in the driving
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I-29 resurfacing to impact drivers on Wednesday
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Drivers will see some ramp closures on Wednesday just north of St. Joseph as a resurfacing project continues on Interstate 29. Four ramps will be closed at various times between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. on April 16 in Andrew County as crews from Herzog Contracting Corp., working with
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One injured in Clinton County crash
An Amity, Missouri man is in the hospital with serious injuries after a one-car crash in Clinton County.
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Crash proves fatal for St. Joseph woman
PLATTE COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A St. Joseph woman is dead following a one-vehicle crash on Sunday afternoon on Interstate 29 in northern Platte County. The woman, 39, was a passenger in a van driven by a 52-year-old St. Joseph man. The driver was going north on I-29 at about 3:30 p.m. when he
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Missouri push to ban shackling of pregnant women in jails
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A Missouri bill would require all city and county jails to develop specific intake policies for pregnant women. Under Senate Bill 50, sponsored by Sen. Rusty Black, R-Chillicothe, all county and city jails shall be prohibited, except in necessary circumstances, from using restraints on a pregnant offender in her third
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SJFD narrowing down locations for South Side fire stationÂ
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Plans are moving forward for a new fire station on the South Side of St. Joseph. Earlier this year, the St. Joseph City Council approved an agreement with Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc., to begin design planning on the new location for Fire Station No. 10, which will cost $4.29
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Community gathers to raise awareness for crime victims’ rights
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A survivor shared her story at the Crime Victims’ Rights Week Breakfast on Friday, offering hope and strength to those affected by violence. Officials and community members gathered at Missouri Western State University for the annual Crime Victims’ Breakfast, hosted by the Buchanan County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, to support
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I-29 ramps closed for resurfacing project
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri Department of Transportation and the Herzog Contracting Corp. have started the resurfacing project of the Interstate 29 ramps. The ramps will be closed until Sunday, April 13, pending any weather delays. MoDOT recommends that drivers who normally rely on the ramps plan accordingly with alternate routes. Updates
Continue Reading I-229 ramp to Highway 36 closing for road work
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The ramp from Interstate 229 southbound to U.S. Route 36 eastbound in St. Joseph will be closed for maintenance from Monday, April 14, through Wednesday, April 16. The ramp will be closed around the clock and drivers will need to use an alternate route during the closure. All work
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Memorial to honor victims, survivors for National Crime Victim’s Rights Week
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The annual Crime Victim Memorial Service will be held at the Remington Nature Center on Wednesday night to honor those lost through acts of violence. The event, which starts at 5:30 p.m., allows families and friends to honor their loved ones and bond with others who have shared a
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Woman gets 15 years for her part in murder case
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A woman will spend 15 years in prison for her role in a man’s 2024 murder. Melanie Myers, 24, of Independence, Missouri, appeared in front of Circuit Judge Daniel Kellogg on Monday and entered a guilty plea to a felony charge of attempted first-degree robbery in the Nov. 10,
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Tickets being issued for Hands-Free Law
The Missouri State Highway Patrol has issued more than 300 tickets since the hands-free law was enforced this year.Â
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