Buchanan County Sheriff seeking jail security improvementsÂ
Security upgrades may be on the way at the local law enforcement center.Â
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April brings attention to Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAM), calling attention to sexual violence.
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Despite concerns of slowdown, new USPS service plan takes effect
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The U.S. Postal Service is implementing the Regional Transportation Optimization initiative starting today, a plan that has sparked concerns from lawmakers and regulators about the impact on nationwide delivery. As previously reported by News-Press NOW, the RTO will discontinue end-of-day collections at a majority of offices, leaving outgoing mail
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SJSD School Board explains decision for ‘narrowed down’ plot of land
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) – The target area for a potential new high school in the southern part of St. Joseph has been tightened. In a Monday announcement, the St. Joseph School District Board of Education said it has narrowed down the land options to acquire for a new high school. “We wanted to
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Missouri State Highway Patrol checking buses during spring break
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is checking all school buses in St. Joseph to make sure they are functioning properly.
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Missouri bill to stop service on vehicles with expired tags
Missouri lawmakers are aiming to reduce the number of vehicles driving on the roads with temporary and expired tags. If passed, Missouri House Bill 1507 would prohibit mechanic shops from performing maintenance or repairs on vehicles with expired temporary tags. Before repairing or performing maintenance on a vehicle, the person or business doing the work
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Awareness brought to teen dating violence in February
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, couples are a focus. But young people are being warned relationships aren’t always flowers and heart-shaped candy boxes. February marks Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, calling attention to physical, sexual and emotional abuse within youth relationships. Digital abuse is also a common form of teen dating violence. According
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