Carter Ostermiller, Author at News-Press NOW

Special Olympics medalist Phillips prepares for next event

December 19, 2025 6:18 pm Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Local Special Olympics athlete Charlie Phillips has his eyes set on a new competition.

Shop St Joseph $10K grand prize claimed

December 18, 2025 6:03 pm Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — A St. Joseph resident was able to bring home $10K shortly after the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce announced its winning Shop St. Joe numbers.

Salvation Army’s Toy Shop Distribution Day gives back to the St. Joseph community

December 18, 2025 5:27 pm Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — St. Joseph community members were able to shop for Christmas gifts for their families during the Salvation Army’s Toy Shop Distribution Days.

St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce draws winning Shop St. Joseph numbers

December 17, 2025 3:39 pm Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce is set to draw the prize winners for its annual Shop St. Joseph raffle.

Local shoppers have one weekend left to enter to win $10K

December 12, 2025 6:21 pm Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce said Monday, Dec. 15, is the last day for shoppers to collect tickets for its annual Shop St. Joseph holiday program.

MADD to host Saturation Patrol Roll Call for local law enforcement

December 12, 2025 11:25 am Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Mothers Against Drunk Driving will bring together local law enforcement for a dedicated saturation patrol focused on keeping Missouri roadways safe.

St. Joseph Salvation Army seeks donations for Toy Shop distribution day

December 11, 2025 4:42 pm Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The Salvation Army is seeking donations for its annual Toy Shop distribution day.

Buchanan County Commission provides update on Juvenile Justice Center project

December 10, 2025 4:46 pm Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The Buchanan County Commission gathered on Wednesday with the wealth management company, Stifel, to discuss proposed financing options for their juvenile detention project.

YMCA LIVESTRONG program helps cancer survivors stay active

December 5, 2025 4:27 pm Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The YMCA’s LIVESTRONG program gives cancer survivors a free YMCA membership and training.

Missouri Court rules in favor of Missouri Right to Education lawsuit

December 5, 2025 10:57 am Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — A Cole County judge ruled in favor of the Missouri Right to Education’s Director, Spencer Toder, in his lawsuit challenging the secretary of state’s ballot language.

St. Joseph Transit to temporarily relocate Woodbine Transfer Center

December 4, 2025 11:28 am Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The St. Joseph Transit announced it would temporarily relocate its Woodbine Transfer Center due to deteriorating pavement at its current facility.

MoWest prepares to host 2025 Show-Me Bowl

December 3, 2025 6:33 pm Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — For the first time in stadium history, Spratt Stadium at Missouri Western State University is hosting all seven Missouri high school football championship games.

Nate Karr’s Guitars for Kids gift guitars for the holiday season

November 30, 2025 12:15 pm Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — On Saturday, Nov. 29, Lanham Music hosted the 3rd Nate Karr’s Guitars for Kids Giveaway.

Local orchard kicks off the holidays with Christmas tree cutting

November 28, 2025 5:16 pm Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — For many Americans, the end of Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the holiday season.

USPS shares holiday shipping date guidelines

November 26, 2025 5:03 pm Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — With Black Friday and online shopping deals hitting stores early, the United States Postal Service is preparing for its busiest time of year.

Local law enforcement shares online shopping safety tips ahead of the holidays

November 21, 2025 5:43 pm Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Black Friday and Cyber Monday aren’t here just yet, but holiday shopping certainly is. Online shopping has become the “new normal” due to the convenience and reliability, but just like any form of online use, safety concerns remain.

Second Harvest hosts its 15th Annual Turkey Day

November 20, 2025 4:58 pm Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Thanksgiving is the time of year to be surrounded by family and friends at the dinner table for a feast. A day that isn’t the same without staples like turkey and sides containing produce.

Sheriffs department urges motorists to avoid drowsy driving

November 19, 2025 4:47 pm Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Driving drowsy behind the wheel can be just as dangerous as driving intoxicated, but it’s often not as cautioned.

Tractor-trailer crash causes traffic jam on I-29

November 19, 2025 12:20 pm Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — A crash involving an out-of-town tractor-trailer hauling a load caused traffic to back up on northbound Interstate 29 Wednesday morning.

Newly retired St. Joseph navy fighter pilot gives back to community

November 17, 2025 5:35 pm Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Looking up in the sky on Saturday, St. Joseph residents may have noticed a special piece of aircraft.

Salvation Army looks for helping hands this holiday season

November 13, 2025 6:32 pm Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — It is almost time to ring in the holiday season, and there is no better way than helping the Salvation Army.

Behavioral healthcare expert explains men’s mental health epidemic

November 12, 2025 6:12 pm Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — According to the Missouri Department of Mental Health Division of Behavioral Health, out of nearly 74,000 Missourians who received mental health treatment, 47.8% of them were male.

Letters from St. Joseph inspired Vietnam veteran

November 9, 2025 9:31 pm Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — As Veterans Day approaches on Tuesday, Nov. 11, it serves as a day to celebrate and honor those who have served our country.

Highland Community College celebrates museum addition

November 8, 2025 4:11 pm Carter Ostermiller

HIGHLAND, Kan. (KQTV) — Highland Community College hosted its grand opening for the Beulah Gilmore Memorial Hall.

St. Joseph Health Department provides tool to quit tobacco products

November 6, 2025 6:14 pm Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Quitting tobacco can be hard due to the highly addictive stimulant nicotine. November is Lung Cancer Awareness month, and smoking is a huge contributor to the disease.

Second Harvest expects high turnout at Turkey Registration amid government shutdown

November 5, 2025 5:30 pm Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Second Harvest Community Food Bank is expecting a high turnout at its 15th Annual Turkey Day Registration event.

Missouri Department of Conservation explains importance of managed deer hunts

October 29, 2025 5:16 pm Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri Department of Conservation offers managed deer hunts, aimed at guiding new and seasoned hunters through the tradition.

St. Joseph law enforcement gives tips on candy safety for Halloween

October 28, 2025 12:00 pm Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — With trick-or-treaters heading door-to-door this Friday, local law enforcement warns what to look out for when going through Halloween candy.

Dietitian provides solutions for individuals with allergies this Halloween

October 26, 2025 4:41 pm Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Halloween is this upcoming Friday, and trick-or-treating will begin, but for some, treats may be hard to come by.

Toys for Tots back for another year, helping children receive toys for Christmas

October 25, 2025 11:00 am Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots Program is giving back to Buchanan County.