I-29 to be resurfaced in Holt and Andrew counties
The Missouri Department of Transportation has contracted Herzog to resurface a section of I-29.
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SJSD provides snow day totals, last day of school remains the sameÂ
The St. Joseph School District has used its fair share of AMI and snow days throughout the last few weeks. Students in the District haven’t attended in-person classes since last Tuesday, Feb. 11. SJSD was able to begin the school year with five Alternative Method of Instruction Days, however, as of Thursday, Feb. 20, they
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Extreme cold brings frostbite warning
With the frigid temperatures outside, it is important to keep an eye out for frostbite.
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School board candidate Jennifer Kerns says she’s ready to be heard
Jennifer Kerns is one of the six candidates running for the St. Joseph School Board ahead of the April 8 election.
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Community Missions cold weather shelter open 24 hours until Thursday
Community Missions at 700 Olive St. is keeping its cold weather shelter open 24 hours through Thursday to keep its visitors safe from the inclement weather.
Continue Reading High schools likely will go to two with or without bond approval
Voters will have a chance to vote on a school bond proposal to build new high schools or retain two high schools.
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Special Olympics Missouri reschedules Polar Plunge for March
Special Olympics Missouri has moved the 2025 Polar Plunge for St. Joseph for March due to expected cold temperatures. Originally the event was scheduled for Friday, Feb. 15. The SOMO 2025 Polar Plunge St. Joseph has been rescheduled for 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 22 at 402 S. Noyes Blvd. Registration and Donation information can
Continue ReadingHUD changes will affect local housing aid
Randy Sharp, Director of Operations at Interserv, said that with the new administration comes concerns about HUD funds available locally.
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New White House faith office draws mixed reviews
Pastor Doug Walter of Ashland UMC has concerns about the updated Office of Faith created by an executive order by President Donald Trump.
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Savannah cheerleaders show school spirit after national win
The Savannah cheerleading team brought their national champion spirit to their pep rally on Friday after their JAMZ national win.
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Boy Scouts of America Si Rositzky Service Center
Some Chiefs fans have loved the team for 50 years, but for babies in the Mosaic Nursery, their support for the Chiefs just began. Since 2019, Registered Nurse Joy May has dressed babies in the Mosaic Nursey in Chiefs gear to get the community’s families involved. “This idea started in 2019,” May said. “I was
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Local Eagle Scouts share experience as Scouting America turns 115
A well-known Scouting organization is celebrating its 115th birthday with an official name change. The Boy Scouts became Scouting America on Feb. 8. The planned name change was announced last spring as part of an effort to be more inclusive after the organization started allowing girls to join its ranks. Maggie Krause, who has been
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Local universities back to drawing board after DEI backlash
Faculty and staff at Northwest Missouri State University received word that changes are on the way for the DEI programs at the school.
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Street treatment appears to do the trick for this winter storm
Workers load up the trucks to treat the roads.
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Preparing as another winter storm approaches
Shovels in stock at Ace Hardware in St. Joseph, Mo.
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Chiefs fans prepare for battle against the Philadelphia Eagles
Kyle Kirschner making Chiefs’ drink
The rematch of Super Bowl LVII brings two fan bases back together and local Chiefs fans are sharing their respect for the City of Brotherly Love.
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Local small businesses see influx amid Chiefs’ success
One of the sections inside Narrative is devoted to Chiefs items.
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Tailgate crew moves indoors for Super Bowl party
Randy Widener shows off custom shirts he created for the past Super Bowls.
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Chiefs fans react to another Super Bowl bound season
Local fans shopped at Rally House just hours after the AFC Championship game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills. Fans shared their reactions to the Chiefs once again going to the Super Bowl, potentially making history with a three-peat.
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MU offers Extension Master Gardner courses
Master gardener classes are being offered in St. Joseph and Cameron in March and April.
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KinderClub sessions offer school readiness information
Kinder Club returns to St. Joseph elementary schools, offering parents and students resources on vital school skills necessary for development.
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Entries being accepted for 39th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Participants march down Frederick Avenue as spectators watch during a previous St. Patrick’s Day Parade in St. Joseph. This year’s parade will be on March 15.
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Student gets new bike thanks to kindness from a stranger
Lindbergh student Kasen Hubbard was distraught to find his bike had been stolen. Thankfully, St. Joseph resident Jean Johnson replaced it, complete with a new lock for good measure.
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One in custody in Walmart shooting as police respond to standoff, second shooting
A person of interest in a weekend shooting is in custody following an afternoon of heavy police activity north of Downtown St. Joseph. The person arrested is connected to a Feb. 9 shooting at the North Belt Walmart, Sgt. Richard McGregory of the St. Joseph Police Department said. The arrest comes as two police incidents
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Polaris Software launches, SJPD efficiency expected to rise
City residents have the opportunity to register security cameras through a platform used by law enforcement to keep communities safe. The St. Joseph Police Department launched its Polaris Camera registry which will aid investigations and incidents throughout the city. “We’re introducing a new program; its the same software that we use for our body worn
Continue Reading Juvenile in custody following standoff
Police are engaged in a standoff in the 800 block of N. 10th Street Wednesday afternoon.
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Boldridge family legacy: Inspiring the next generation of horse riders
Horse riding traces back many decades for the Boldridge family in Atchison, Kansas.
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City crews, emergency departments prepare for winter storm
One St. Joseph Streets Department employee scrapes old road salt off of a plow on Jan 6. City road crews are projected to be plowing roads well into the middle of the week after Winter Storm Blair.
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WWI explosive brought to local fire department
The St. Joseph Fire Department
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Police want to speak with person of interest in Sunday Walmart shooting
Police have a person of interest in connection to a shooting at the North Belt Walmart in St. Joseph Sunday morning.
Investigators with the St. Joseph Police Department have determined that the suspect and the victim, both juveniles, are known to each other and this is an isolated incident. A motive for the shooting has not been determined but a person of interest, who is a juvenile, has been identified and is wanted for questioning.
The investigation remains ongoing and police urge anyone with information regarding the incident to call 816-271-4777 or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers or relevant tip line at 816-238-8477.
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