Public Safety

By Jenna Wilson School is out for summer break and traditionally the concern is that as temperatures go up so does the number of kids committing crimes. However, new data shows the opposite happened in Buchanan County during the past two years. Crime dropped to its lowest numbers during the summer months, according to a

By NewsPress Now A 23-year-old man was seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday morning four miles south of King City, Missouri. Lane J. Blackford, 23, of Macon, Missouri, and Dylan L. Morgan, 26, of Dekalb, Missouri, were both northbound on Missouri Route 31 when Blackford’s SUV collided with the back of Morgan’s semi-truck, which

By Jenna Wilson Local safety officials are reminding the public to play it safe with fireworks this Independence Day and practice safe driving. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, there has been a 25% increase in firework-related injuries during the past 15 years. In 2021, there were 11,500 injuries treated in emergency rooms and

By NewsPress Now Two people were seriously injured in a crash Monday evening about a mile east of Lathrop, Missouri. Preston E. Ferr, 18, of Faucett, Missouri, was westbound on Missouri Route 116 in a 2020 Dodge Ram when he attempted to pass another vehicle at about 5:15 p.m. Ferr’s truck collided head-on with an

By NewsPress Now Drivers on Interstate 29 through St. Joseph will face a detour Tuesday as crews work on the Cook Road Bridge. Both directions of Interstate 29 will be closed beginning at 4 a.m. on Tuesday, July 2. Traffic is expected to reopen by 7 p.m. During the closure, north and southbound through traffic

By NewsPress Now Two people sustained serious injuries following a crash involving a utility vehicle early Sunday in Harrison County, five miles north of Bethany, Missouri. Joseph C. Dilley, 24, of Cameron, Missouri, was southbound on Route W at about 4:15 a.m. in a Honda Talon side-by-side when he traveled off the roadway and overturned,

By NewsPress Now A temporary restriction has been imposed for boaters at Big Lake in Holt County, Missouri. Boat operations on Big Lake currently are restricted to no wake/idle speed to prevent property damage from flooding, according to officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The restriction will remain in effect until there is no

By NewsPress Now A four-vehicle crash on Mason Road sent one woman to the hospital with moderate injuries late Wednesday afternoon. St. Joseph police responded to the scene on Mason Road near South Eighth and Ninth streets after a four-vehicle crash occurred on the westbound lanes around 4 p.m. A woman driving one of the

By NewsPress Now The FBI is asking the public for help identifying a man who may have information about a child victim of sexual exploitation. Officials said it’s not clear where the man lives or who he is, and the search for information is a nationwide one. A video depicting the man, known as “John

By NewsPress Now Police have identified a person of interest after a newborn baby’s body was found last month at Mozingo Lake Recreation Park, and a memorial event is set for the infant on Thursday. The baby boy’s body was found on the morning of May 25 in a remote area of the park by

By Leah Rainwater Multiple law enforcement agencies were dispatched to the 4100 block of St. Joseph Avenue on Tuesday afternoon in search of a subject with multiple warrants for his arrest. One man was arrested by the St. Joseph Police Department, Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office, Missouri State Highway Patrol and the U.S. Marshals Service for

By Jenna Wilson Despite hard-fought attempts to save an abused dog who was thrown from a bridge earlier this month, staff at Angel’s Vet Express confirmed the pit bull has died. Veterinarians at Angel’s Vet Express were hopeful that the various surgeries performed on the pit bull, who suffered from other underlying health issues at

By NewsPress Now Four teens were injured in a rollover crash Sunday in Livingston County, two miles west of Chillicothe, Missouri. The teens were eastbound on Liv 256 around 7:28 p.m. when the 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe began sliding on the gravel, resulting in the vehicle traveling off the road and overturning, according to a Missouri

By Jenna Wilson With burglaries on the rise last year, law enforcement officers are encouraging residents to protect their homes and help prevent crimes of opportunity this summer. The 2023 Crime Analysis Report for the city of St. Joseph showed there was a slight increase in burglaries, and the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office warns with

By NewsPress Now The St. Joseph Police Department is investigating after a woman who was arrested on warrants died en route to the hospital. EMS responded to the booking desk after being notified of a potential medical issue. Kirstan R. Canterbury, 29, was conscious at the time of transport, but on the way, her condition

By Leah Rainwater Ever since being announced as St. Joseph’s police chief about a year ago, Paul Luster has made the most of a method to connect with the community, one that starts with a simple cup of coffee. Luster has participated in “Coffee with the Chief” about three times now. On Thursday morning, he

By Cameron Montemayor A multi-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 36 near South 22nd Street caused significant traffic disruptions for westbound drivers Wednesday afternoon. The crash occurred around noon after a vehicle hit a puddle of water on the s-curve of the highway by South 13th Street, causing the driver to lose control and hit a

By Jenna Wilson Potholes are a problem many are all too familiar with, but some St. Joseph drivers have even had to shell out hundreds of dollars in repairs due to damage from the roadway hazard. According to AAA, pothole damage cost drivers around $26.5 billion in 2021 and the concern of spending a significant

By Jenna Wilson Downtown St. Joseph may permanently see a four-way stop added to the intersection of North Seventh and Francis streets by the end of summer. The intersection initially functioned as a two-way stop but a trial study conducted by St. Joseph Public Works & Transportation over the next 90 days will determine if

By Jazmine Knight Whether the kids are heading for a swim at Krug Pool, the St. Joseph Aquatic Center or even just the backyard pool this summer, it’s important to make water safety a top priority. Frank Till, executive director of the St Joseph Safety and Health Council, said every year, multiple children die from

By NewsPress Now The Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office is warning of a scam that targets registered sex offenders and their employers. The callers represent themselves as a law enforcement officer and threaten the sex offender or employer with arrest if they do not purchase gift cards and provide that information to the scammer, Sheriff Bill

By NewsPress Now A section of North 36th Street will close on Monday, June 17, for water main upgrades. The road will be shut down beginning at 7 a.m. from Frederick Avenue to Beck Road. Drivers can access LeBlond High School from its Frederick Avenue parking lot. All other business and residential access north of

By NewsPress Now A Cameron teen was injured seriously in a one-vehicle accident Wednesday afternoon on U.S. 36 Highway near Osborn, Missouri. Joe Gardner, 18, was heading east on 36 Highway at about 3:15 p.m. when he went off the road and overcorrected, causing his car to overturn and come to a rest on its

By NewsPress Now A 19-year-old suffered serious injuries after a two-vehicle crash on Tuesday. Kaylee Crockett, 19, of St. Joseph, was traveling south on Route A in a Mercury Mariner when Bryan Kellem, 26, of St. Joseph, who was driving a Chevrolet Equinox, failed to yield and attempted to turn on Vera Lane, according to

By Jenna Wilson Recent deadly crashes around St. Joseph, and specifically on the Belt Highway, are furthering concerns about safety for motorists. Law enforcement officers say reckless driving on the Belt Highway has been a problem for a while now. According to Sgt. James Tonn with the St. Joseph Police Department, many motorists are going

By Jenna Wilson A collision that started with a deer on Interstate 29 sent a motorcyclist and other drivers to the hospital Monday afternoon. Matthew Banks, 36, of Oregon, was northbound on I-29 on a motorcycle when he struck a deer and lost control, according to Missouri State Highway Patrol crash reports. He was taken

By Charles Christian Summer break provides a great opportunity for families to have fun together, but it also can provide challenges for working parents of younger children. Frank Till of the St. Joseph Safety and Health Council reminds parents to use discernment and to communicate thoroughly when leaving kids at home during the day. “We

By Chris Fortune A man was seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash Friday afternoon near the Stockyards Expressway involving a Freightliner truck and a Ford F-150. St. Joseph police officers received a call at 12:33 p.m. about the injury traffic crash at South Sixth and Hickory streets. “The semi-truck and trailer were headed east on