Tick season is in full swing, here is how to stay safe
ST. JOSEPH, MO (News-Press NOW) — Tick season has been in full force for the past few weeks, and experts warn that the risk will remain high through the summer.
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Savannah man charged after fatal hit-and-run in St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A Savannah, Missouri, man has been charged with involuntary manslaughter after fleeing from the scene of an accident that resulted in death.
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Prosecutors seek murder charges for 2 men accused in deaths of 3 Kansas City Chiefs fans last year
(CNN) — Two Missouri men already facing charges in the mysterious case of three friends found dead outside a Kansas City home after watching a Chiefs football game last year could have some charges upgraded to include three counts of second degree murder, court documents show.
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One dead, three injured in multi-vehicle crash Saturday
ATCHISON COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A three-vehicle crash resulted in one fatality and left three others with moderate to serious injuries Saturday on Interstate 29, five miles north of Rock Port, Missouri.
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Fewer counted but homelessness still a concern in St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — New data from the Continuum of Care’s annual Point-in-Time Count shows a decline in the local homeless population, but advocates caution that the numbers may not reflect the full scope of the issue.
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Local law enforcement rallies with MADD in DWI fight
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Local law enforcement agencies gathered in St. Joseph on Saturday for a Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) event aimed at raising awareness and supporting victims of impaired driving.
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Missouri Troopers expanding use of ‘Ghost Graphic’ cars before July 4th
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri State Troopers are preparing to roll out additional “ghost graphic” vehicles just in time for the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
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Kehoe signs Special Session legislation into law
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Governor Mike Kehoe signed three Special Session Legislation into law over the weekend.
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Missouri approves stadium aid for Kansas City Chiefs and Royals and disaster relief for St. Louis
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri lawmakers on Wednesday approved hundreds of millions of dollars of financial aid to try to persuade the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals to remain in the state and help the St. Louis area recover from a devastating tornado.
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MDC releases updated statement on future of Pigeon Hill shooting range, community reacts
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri Department of Conservation’s announcement of the indefinite closure of the Pigeon Hill shooting range has sparked controversy among community members.
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New Missouri law modernizes fireworks regulations for first time in over two decades
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) — A new law signed by Gov. Mike Kehoe on Tuesday includes sweeping public safety reforms, including updating the state’s outdated firework regulations.
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Safety concerns close local shooting range to public use
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri Department of Conservation announces the indefinite closure of shooting ranges at Pigeon Hill Conservation Area to the public.
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CMU, NCMC solidify ongoing partnership at signing event
TRENTON, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Officials with Central Methodist University and North Central Missouri College signed concurrent enrollment and articulation agreements at an event on May 28.
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Two brief tornadoes confirmed to have struck the east side of Kansas City on Tuesday
JACKSON COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The National Weather Service confirmed two weak tornadoes touched down on the east side of Kansas City in Jackson County as a line of severe thunderstorms passed through the area Tuesday, June 3.
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Blue alert issued after Lee’s Summit officer shot
A Blue Alert was issued Monday morning by the Missouri State Highway Patrol after a police officer was shot in Lee’s Summit.
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Community of Christ appoints first female prophet-president
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Community of Christ voting delegates approved the first female prophet-president on Sunday, June 1.
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One person dead in officer-involved shooting Thursday morning
Kansas City, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A pursuit, which originated from the Riverside Missouri Police Department, resulted in an officer-involved shooting, killing a suspect Thursday morning. Just after 7 a.m. on Thursday, May 1, a deputy with the Platte County Sheriff’s Office was part of an officer-involved shooting, which occurred on northbound Interstate 29 at
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St. Joseph man charged in federal indictment
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) – A St. Joseph man was charged in a federal indictment this week with aggravated identity theft and misuse of a social security number. Romero Perez-Bravo has been charged with using a stolen identity to obtain employment and state-issued identification cards since 2009. Perez-Bravo had been fraudulently living and working
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Two men injured in Wednesday morning collision
A two-vehicle crash around 11:10 a.m. Wednesday in Andrew County resulted in multiple people injured.
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Atchison Superintendent takes new position in Kansas Department of Education
Dr. Renee Nugent is the the Superintendent of Atchison USD 409 and the 2025 Kansas Superintendent of the year. Nugent has been named the deputy commissioner of the Kansas State Department of Education’s division of learning services.
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A Dense Fog Advisory has been issued for northwest Missouri, northeast Kansas
A dense fog advisory has been issued for portions of east-central and northeast Kansas, as well as central, northwest, and west-central Missouri. This advisory will expire at noon today. Visibility of up to a quarter mile or less due to dense fog can make driving conditions hazardous.
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Highway Patrol observes National Missing Persons Day
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is bringing awareness to missing persons around the state during National Missing Persons Day. MSHP shared through social media on Monday, Feb. 3 that they are observing National Missing Persons Day, writing, “The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Missing Persons Unit is the clearinghouse for missing persons in Missouri.” The patrol
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Drivers examination stations across the state to close for holidays
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is reminding residents that a few upcoming holidays will impact the driver examination stations across the state. In observance of former President Abraham Lincoln’s birthday on Wednesday, Feb. 12, the driver examination stations around the state will be closed. Normal operations will resume on Thursday, Feb. 13. In observance of
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Atchison standoff ends with suspect shot, hostage freed
Multiple shots were fired at an Atchison Police vehicle during a 9-hour armed standoff Friday evening that came to an end early Saturday.
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Flags to be raised in Missouri on Jan. 20
U.S. and state flags will be flown at full-staff on Inauguration Day at state buildings and grounds in Missouri despite the date falling during a national mourning period for former President Jimmy Carter. Gov. Mike Kehoe signed an executive order and announced the decision on Wednesday that flags will be raised to full-mast on Monday,
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Hundreds apply for restitution for abuse suffered at Florida reform schools
By KATE PAYNE – Associated Press/Report for America Hundreds of people who say they suffered physical or sexual abuse at two state-run reform schools in Florida are in line to receive tens of thousands of dollars in restitution from the state, after Florida lawmakers formally apologized for the horrors they endured as children more than
Continue ReadingWith the closure of historic Martin Field, vintage A-7 headed for Siouxland Freedom Park
By Mason Dockter – Sioux City Journal, Iowa (TNS) SOUTH SIOUX CITY — One chapter in metro Sioux City’s aviation history has closed, while a symbol of the area’s flying past is headed for a new home. An A-7D Corsair II fighter jet displayed at the former Martin Field for 20 years will be moved
Continue ReadingLongtime South Sioux City councilman resigns
By Nick Hytrek – Sioux City Journal, Iowa (TNS) SOUTH SIOUX CITY — After serving more than two decades on the South Sioux City Council, Jason Bowman isn’t sure what he’s going to do with his Monday nights now that he no longer has city council meetings to attend. “There’s going to be some free
Continue ReadingNewly elected Woodbury County officials to be sworn in Tuesday, dedication ceremony for Dennis Butler to follow
By Caitlin Yamada – Sioux City Journal, Iowa (TNS) SIOUX CITY — A swearing in ceremony for the newly elected Woodbury County Board of Supervisors members and other elected officials will take place Tuesday. Republicans will continue to hold all five seats on the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors, as the GOP swept three contested
Continue ReadingFLASHBACK STORY: Excellence takes collaboration, Linda Lavin says
By BRUCE R. MILLER – Sioux City Journal, Iowa (TNS) EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was published in October 2017. Linda Lavin died earlier this week. LOS ANGELES — Collaboration is key to any successful production, no matter what the medium, actress Linda Lavin says. “You discover a character in the rehearsal room, then your imagination
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