Flu cases surge to very ‘high levels’ in Missouri
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) —Â Flu is rising rapidly in the U.S, with cases reaching “very high” levels in Missouri, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Missouri Bill could raise speed limit on rural interstates and freeways
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Missouri lawmakers are considering legislation that could raise speed limits on rural highways and interstates across the state.
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Fatal crashes up 37% statewide this month, MSHP says
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV)– The Missouri State Highway Patrol said it has seen a 37% increase in fatal traffic crashes since the start of the year
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National Human Trafficking Prevention Month highlights ongoing crisis
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — January marks National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about human trafficking and learning to spot signs and report it.
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Fire Department honors Battalion Chief for over 36 years of service
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) —Â The St. Joseph Fire Department honored one long-serving Battalion Chief through a retirement party.
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St. Joseph City Council honors award, proclaims religious freedom, passes major votes
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The St. Joseph City Council is set to discuss a special award, announce a proclamation and discuss other major city funding plans during its first 2026 meeting.
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Missouri DHSS launches new website for tobbacco prevention
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KQTV) — The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS)Â has launched a new website to help Missourians quit tobacco.
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Missouri minimum wage rises to $15 an hour under new law
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) —Â Starting Jan. 1, Missouri’s minimum wage was set to increase from $13.75 to $15 an hour.
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Community Blood Center calls for blood donors ahead of winter shortage
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV)–Â Blood supplies often become critically low during the winter months due to the holidays, increased illnesses and severe weather cancelling drives.
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Downtown apartment fire claims life of St. Joseph man
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV)– One person died in a Downtown apartment fire at Wesley Senior Towers Monday night, according to the St. Joseph Fire Department.
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Officials explain road treatment process after sudden Sunday snowfall
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) —Â On Sunday afternoon, snow fell across parts of northwest Missouri and northeast Kansas, causing hazardous conditions for drivers.
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Adopt-A-Family Program nears goal as Christmas approaches, faces $65K shortfall in donations
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — With Christmas just two days away, the Adopt-A-Family program is close to having all of its families adopted.
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Missouri State Highway Patrol urges safe travels this holiday season
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV)- The Missouri State Highway Patrol urges everyone to have safe travels this holiday season. According to a release from the MSHP, there were 295 traffic crashes statewide during the 30-hour counting period. The data showed there were five people killed and 133 injured. If you plan to travel this holiday season,
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Adopt-a-Family program seeks more adopters, donations ahead of Christmas
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) – With Christmas just three days away, the Adopt-a-Family program needs more adopters. The program has 85 families that have not been adopted, and 28 people are on the gift-room waitlist. AFL-CIO leaders told KQ2 that the gift room is running low on items, and the program is also in need
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Local High School Collect Over 4,000 Cans for food drive
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Bishop LeBlond High School hosted a food can drive to support the local community. The students were challenged to bring in 1,000 cans, but this year the school collected over 4,000 cans along with $590 in donations. The food and money will go to Second Harvest Community Food Bank Mary
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Second Harvest hosts annual Holiday Express
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Second Harvest provided food to the community for the Holidays through its annual Holiday Express program Thursday morning.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV)– The AFL-CIO opened its Gift Room for families participating in its Adopt-A-Family Wednesday morning.
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Law enforcement urges shoppers to stay safe this holiday season
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) —Â With Christmas just around the corner, consumers are still finishing up their last-minute shopping.
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Volunteers prepare Adopt-A-Family Gift Room ahead of Wednesday opening
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) —Â Volunteers worked on setting up the Adopt-A-Family Gift Room on Monday, and will continue efforts into Tuesday to prepare for visitors.
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Local boutique sees holiday boost as shoppers turn to vintage goods
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Retailers, large and small, have noticed a difference in consumer habits, specifically toward vintage items.
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Graves secures key victories for North Missouri through Defense Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KQTV) — Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) delivered wins for North Missouri in the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
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‘Every kid deserves a Christmas’: Adopt-A-Family program calls on community for help
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — With Christmas being 15 days away, the AFL-CIO’s Adopt-A-Family Christmas program is in need of more adopters, volunteers, and toys.
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Community Partnership Action, Spire Energy offer winter heating assistance
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — With winter coming, local homeowners and renters will start to see an increase in their energy bills.
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Local law enforcement to utilize drones, see salary increase
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The St. Joseph City Council approved the implementation of drones and a salary increase for the St. Joseph Police Department during its Monday meeting.
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MoWest students showcase research projects
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) —Â Missouri Western State University hosted its Fall Multidisciplinary Research Day at Blum Union Friday afternoon.
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Group protests School Board decision outside of Lafayette High School
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Four St. Joseph community members braved the below-freezing temperatures Thursday morning to protest the St. Joseph School District Board of Education’s decision to repurpose Lafayette High School as a middle school.
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Local law enforcement urges safe driving as impaired driving cases rise in December
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness about the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs or other substances.
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Rogers Pharmacy launches annual coat drive
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Rogers Pharmacy is hosting its annual coat drive, marking the fourth year for the event.
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Road conditions continue to improve after Monday’s snowfall
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Hitting the roads in St. Joseph will be easier due to all the major roads and interstates in the area being mostly clear after Monday’s snowfall.
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St. Joseph Public Works crews begin first snow response of the season
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — St. Joseph Public Works crews treated the roads with salt trucks throughout the day Monday.
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