Sinaloa man sentenced to 20 years in U.S. federal court for fentanyl conspiracy
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KQTV)– A man from Sinaloa, Mexico, was sentenced in federal court on Tuesday for his role in a fentanyl drug conspiracy.
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Man charged in Parkville road rage shooting
PLATTE COUNTY, Mo. (KQTV) — A man is charged with multiple counts in relation to a road rage shooting in Parkville, Missouri Monday.
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Police search for suspect involved in Friday shooting on Locust Street, victim suffers non-life threatening wounds
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — One man suffered non-life-threatening injuries after being shot at the 1000 block of Locust Street just before 3 p.m. Friday.
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Legal experts question ICE agent’s self-defense claim in deadly Minneapolis shooting
Legal experts are weighing in on the deadly shooting in Minneapolis involving an ICE agent that left one woman dead on Wednesday.
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Hooks N’ Heifers responds after Downtown break-in
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV)– A Downtown St. Joseph business, Hooks N’ Heifers, is recovering after a break-in earlier this week.
Continue Reading Murder trial surrounding baby’s 2021 death begins in Boone County
The trial of a Fayette woman charged with felony murder and endangering the welfare of a child in the 2021 death of an 8-month-old girl began Monday.
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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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St. Joseph man pleads guilty, sentenced in 2024 murder
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Brian Helm pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 28 years in prison for his part in the murder of Dustin Allen Graham in November 2024.
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SJPD report shows decrease in crime
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The St. Joseph Police Department released its November 2025 Violent Crime Statistics, showing a major decrease compared to November 2024.
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Minor struck by gunfire on North 10th Street, according to St. Joseph Police
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The St. Joseph Police Department confirmed a male minor is being treated for gunshot wounds after he was struck by a bullet at the 3100 block of North 10th Street in St. Joseph Monday night.
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Savannah High School student who brandished a gun on campus enters “not guilty” plea at arraignment
SAVANNAH, Mo. (KQTV) — A Savannah High School student who is facing felony charges for brandishing a weapon on school property entered a not guilty plea during his Tuesday arraignment.
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Former Savannah School District Accountant sentenced for embezzlement
SAVANNAH, Mo. (KQTV) — A Savannah, Missouri, man was sentenced in federal court Monday for embezzling funds from the Savannah R-III School District and his employees.
Continue Reading Judge sentences Joshua Rocha to death for the shooting of an NKC Police Officer in 2022
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KQTV)– A Clay County Judge sentenced a man to death in the fatal shooting of a North Kansas City Police Officer in 2022.
Continue Reading Loaded pistol recovered from Park Hill student’s backpack
PLATTE COUNTY, Mo. (KQTV) — A firearm was recovered from a Park Hill student’s backpack on Friday by the Platte County Deputy assigned as the School Resource Officer (SRO) to the LEAD Innovation Studio.
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Law enforcement conducts ‘warrant sweep’ across Columbia Thursday morning
By: Lucas Geisler, Alison Patton COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) — Federal and local police conducted a “warrant sweep” across Columbia on Thursday morning for those wanted for various federal crimes. Dixon Land, the FBI field office spokesman in Kansas City, told ABC 17 News that agents worked with state and local police on Thursday to arrest
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Five people arrested with connection to multiple crimes across the Midwest
FAUCETT, Mo. (KQTV) — Five people were arrested Tuesday after being wanted in connection with multiple crimes, which spanned several states across the Midwest.
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Jury trial scheduled for Savannah man facing sodomy, rape charges
SAVANNAH, Mo. (KQTV) — A jury trial has been scheduled for a Savannah, Missouri, man who is charged with three counts of sodomy and one count of rape.
Continue Reading Owner of dog killed by Sturgeon cop gets more than a quarter-million dollars in settlement
The owner of a small, elderly dog killed by a police officer in a northern Boone County town will get more than a quarter-million dollars from a settlement with the city and the former cop.
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Warrensburg police identifies victim, Airman involved in Wednesday shooting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) — The Warrensburg Police Department has identified the victim of shooting that occurred on Wednesday along with the Airman from Whiteman Air Force Base who was accused.
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St. Joseph man charged in connection to Sunday Downtown shooting
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — A St. Joseph man has been charged in connection with a shooting in Downtown St. Joseph on Sunday afternoon.
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Rolla, Missouri man pleads guilty to livestock theft in multiple counties
ROLLA, Mo. (KQTV) — A Rolla man pleaded guilty to livestock theft and has been connected to other rural crimes in Missouri counties, including Nodaway County.
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MoDOT’s state safety coordinator denies pulling out gun during road rage incident
The state safety coordinator of the Missouri Department of Transportation denies that he wielded a gun during a road-rage incident in Jefferson City.
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Law enforcement to conduct sex offender checks on Halloween
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — On Friday evening, the Buchanan County Sheriff’s office will be conducting sex offender compliance checks for Halloween.
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Local law enforcement sheds light on drug-related crimes: trends, prevention and education
ST. JOSEPH, Mo (News-Press NOW)– Local law enforcement has amped up its resources to decrease the amount of drugs and crime throughout the community, as it continues its battle.
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Police investigating hit-and-run collision
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Police Department is seeking information regarding a hit-and-run incident Tuesday near the City Star on Frederick Avenue.
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Elder abuse and neglect a growing concern
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The growth in the senior adult population in the U.S. has seen a rise in instances of abuse and cases among the elderly.
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Joint enforcement operation aims to ‘keep the streets safe’
ST. JOSEPH, Mo (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Police department teamed up with the Missouri State Highway Patrol to conduct a joint operation leading to multiple arrests.
Continue Reading Gallatin farmer sentenced in insurance fraud case
GALLATIN, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Reality star and farmer Steve A. McBee was sentenced to 41 months in prison and ordered to pay $4 million in restitution Thursday, according to media outlets.
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Cole County judge sides with Ryan Ferguson, awards additional $1.3 million
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) — A Cole County judge ruled last week that a Columbia native, whose murder conviction was overturned, is owed an extra $1.3 million in his lawsuit against two insurance companies.
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Several MU parents voice concerns and call for plan of action from the university, records show
Several parents of University of Missouri students are growing worried about sending their children off to school in Columbia, records show.
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