Pack it up already I wish Chuck Schumer would take his ill-gotten gains and get out of politics. I’ll cut them down myself I read in It’s Your Call the other day about a caller complaining about utility poles not being pulled out of the ground after being replaced with new ones. I agree. In
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SARASOTA, Fla. – Alfred Warren “Al” Leak, 90, passed away on Dec. 5, 2025, in Sarasota, Florida. Born in St. Joseph on May 24, 1935, Al spent his early years on the island of Aruba, excelling at spearfishing, golfing, and athletics and graduating from Lago High School there. He returned to Aruba often, relishing reunions
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Late Notices Cathy Cooper Cathy Cooper, 77, formerly of St. Joseph, died Dec. 9, 2025. Services Dec. 12 at 2 p.m. Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation one hour prior to the service beginning at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Gloria G. Johnson Gloria G. Johnson, St. Joseph,
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — A local Domestic Violence survivor is advocating for a Colorado woman’s petition to establish a registry for Domestic Violence Offenders.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Ahead of Missouri Western State University’s “Education Day” basketball games, the team toured area schools to promote the second annual event.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) — The USDA said Wednesday that it had approved Missouri’s waiver seeking to exclude candy, soda and other junk food from purchase with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) — A Columbia green card holder who has been ordered deported from the United States, with a lifetime ban to keep him from reentering the country, says the outcome of his immigration case was predetermined.
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He’s doing it You guys remember when Harris and Trump was running against each other? You remember what Harris kept telling America? If you guys put this person in office, he’s going to destroy America. And he’s doing it. Selling out our country It’s costing about $20 to 30 million a day to keep that
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Leslie Alexander Gresham, 4 years old, passed away Dec. 6, 2025. Leslie was born June 6, 2021, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Jessica Alexander and Leslie Brandon Skye Gresham. Leslie was a boy full of joy and happiness with smiles that would light up the room and melt your heart. He acquired the nickname “Boo”
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Joyce E. (Thompson) Peterson Coffey, 78, St. Joseph, passed away Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born Feb. 18, 1947, in Maryville, Missouri, to Wayne and Wilma (Hammond) Thompson. Joyce grew up in Northwest Missouri and graduated from Ravenwood High School in 1967. Joyce earned her licensed practical nurse certificate and
Continue Reading Late Notices Bobbie C. Butt WARRENSBURG, Mo. – Bobbie Colleen Butt, 74 Warrensburg, Missouri, died Dec. 4, 2025. Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory. www.meierhoffer.com As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.
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COSBY, Mo. – Ronald Raymond Schneider, 90, Cosby, Missouri, went to his heavenly home on Dec. 7, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at home. He was born on Feb. 21, 1935, at the home of his parents, Raymond and Clara Marie (Heller) Schneider. Ronnie grew up in Cosby, attended Oak Ridge Elementary and Savannah
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ATCHISON, Kan. – Lee Eckert, a towering figure in the world of sporting goods sales, passed away on Dec. 7, 2025, at The University of Kansas Health System at the age of 85. He was born on May 6, 1940, in Horton, Kansas, the son of Andrew and Ethel (Reynolds) Eckert. As a graduate of
Continue Reading RIVERSIDE, Mo. – William Craighead Bridwell, aged 74, of Riverside, Missouri, passed away on Dec. 4, 2025. He was born on Sept. 6, 1951, at Sister’s Hospital, in St. Joseph, to Dr. Robert K. Bridwell and Vivian M. Bridwell. William worked with radios in his youth and was active in the Theatre at Central High
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LEAWOOD, Kan. – Dr. Thomas James Young, 88, of Leawood, Kansas, formerly of St. Joseph, passed away on Dec. 5, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Lena Young; brothers, Robert and John Young; son, Seth Andrew Young; and his wife of 61 years, Mary Jean Young.
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Mark Anthony Canchola, 63, of St. Joseph, was born on June 1, 1962, and passed away on Dec. 7, 2025. A proud United States Marine, Mark served his country with honor and dedication. He achieved the rank of Lance Corporal (LCpl) and worked as a Freight Operations Clerk (MOS 3111) during his service. He is
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ELLISVILLE, Mo. – Marilyn Louise (Hydorn) Phillips, 78, of Ellisville, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, at a care facility in Wildwood, Missouri. She was born in Cainsville, Missouri, on May 10, 1947, daughter of Forrest and Jaunita (Snow) Hydorn. After graduating from Cainsville High School, Marilyn married her childhood sweetheart, Larry Dale Phillips,
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Only reason he’s disappointed Trump is disappointed that President Zelenskyy won’t give Russia everything that it wants to end the war so Trump can claim that he stopped another war. Suburban sprawl is horrible I was sad to read about the suburban sprawl that St. Joseph is planning but not surprised. I think it would
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Dr. Steven Propst, 69, St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025. He was born on Dec. 27, 1955, to Paul and Marilyn (Wachter) Propst, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. For many years, Dr. Propst dedicated his career to the care and comfort of others as a skilled and respected dentist. His hands were a source
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Rosemary Barton, 92, St. Joseph, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Rosemary was born on March 18, 1933, in Faucett, Missouri, to the late Woodrow and Edith (Rose) Robinson. She was a 1951 graduate of Faucett High School. Rosemary married James “Jimmy” Barton, of Agency, Missouri, on Nov. 20,
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Edward L. “Eddie” Stockwell, 71, St. Joseph, passed away Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. He was born April 24, 1954, in St. Joseph, to Paul and Chloe (Campbell) Stockwell. Farewell Services and Public Livestream 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service.
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NAPA, Calif. – Charles Brent Filley, 70, of Napa, California, formerly of Hunnewell, Missouri, died on Nov. 30, 2025. Charles was born on July 19, 1955, in Atchison, Kansas, the son of Frank and Mattie (Duncan) Filley. He retired from the Missouri Department of Conservation at the Hunnewell Fish Hatchery as an assistant manager until
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Robert “Bob” C. Sanger passed away peacefully at his home on Dec. 7, 2025, surrounded by the love of his wife and four children. Bob grew up in St. Joseph, and was a proud graduate of Christian Brothers High School, Class of 1958. Following high school, he served in the Army Reserves. He later earned
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Dawayne Alan Harris, 65, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in a Kansas City, Kansas, hospital. He was born Sept. 29, 1960, in Chillicothe, Missouri, son of the late Mary and Leland Harris. He worked at St. Joe Express as a truck driver over 25 years. He enjoyed gardening, and spending time
Continue Reading Late Notices Martha L. McFee MAYSVILLE, Mo. -Martha Louise (Smith) Allison McFee, 97, died Dec. 5, 2025. Funeral 11 a.m. a.m. Dec. 12 at Turner Family Funeral Home in Maysville, with burial immediately following at Memorial Park Cemetery, in St. Joseph. Visitation one hour prior to funeral service. www.turnerfamilyfuneral.com Andrew L. Trent HIAWATHA, Kan. -Andrew
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Local law enforcement confirmed one person has died as a result of a house fire early Friday morning.
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Rosemary Barton, 92, St. Joseph, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Rosemary was born on March 18, 1933, in Faucett, Missouri, to the late Woodrow and Edith (Rose) Robinson. She was a 1951 graduate of Faucett High School.Rosemary married James “Jimmy” Barton , of Agency, Missouri, on Nov. 20,
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What happened to quality control? I have an issue with the telephone company and the TV services that are mounted on poles in Saint Joseph. I live at a property where they put new electric utility poles in and the phone company and cable vision is still attached to the old pole, they said they
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Karl Edward Sundell passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. The son of Karl and Ruth Sundell, he was born in Taylor County, Iowa, on June 8, 1938. Karl was a graduate of Lenox, Iowa, High School and Northwest Missouri State College, where he obtained a degree in accounting and finance. It was there that
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FAIRFAX, Mo. – Melvin Eugene “Mel” Miles, son of Walter Marion and Anna Elizabeth “Beth” (Holmes) Miles, was born on Feb. 18, 1935, in rural Holt County, Mound City, Missouri. He attended Elkdale School and Fairfax High School, Fairfax, Missouri, graduating in 1952. On Jan. 16, 1958, Mel entered the United States Army and was
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