Plan 2B or Not Plan 2B? SJSD School Board to iron out potential plan in work session
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Plan 2B or not Plan 2B? That is the question the St Joseph School District’s Board of Education now has to answer.
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Judge sets trial date in wrongful death suit against Katherine Deweese, MHTC for Ryan Coffman wrong-way crash
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The mother of a St. Joseph motorcyclist killed in a wrong-way crash on Interstate 229 has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the driver and two entities responsible for managing the area where the crash occurred.
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United Way offers free program to help parents and caregivers connect with children, students
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A leading nonprofit is offering guidance to parents, grandparents and others about ways to strengthen unity within families and classrooms this week.
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St. Joseph Public Library holding session on history of infamous local criminals
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A closer look through the history of St. Joseph’s infamous criminals will be the focus of an upcoming program at the East Hills Library.
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Coming full circle: St. Joseph native returns home for one last flight with the Navy
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A veteran Navy pilot touched down in St. Joseph to celebrate the end of a long career in the armed forces on Friday.
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All hands on deck as MDC prepares for start of firearms deer season, CWD testing
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri Department of Conservation will have nearly all staff on hand this weekend to assist hunters with Chronic Wasting Disease testing for harvested deer.
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USPS gears up for ‘Operation Santa’
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The United States Postal Service’s (USPS) Operation Santa program continues its 113-year tradition of helping families in need receive Christmas gifts.
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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.
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United Way to kickstart ‘7 Days of Caring’ Meal Kit assembly effort
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The United Way of Greater St. Joseph is calling for volunteers to assist with putting together thousands of shelf-stable Meal Kits for local households in need.
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St. Joseph goes Nordic with VikingFest 2025 set to kick off Saturday at Castle Bridge
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The lands of southwest St. Joseph will soon be transformed into a world of adventure and family-friendly renaissance activities this weekend.
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Groundbreaking begins on 53-unit apartment complex, retail center in north St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Shovels are officially breaking ground on two-high profile development projects set to bring new apartments and retail shops to north St. Joseph.
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Gene Field Road Bridge to remain closed after MoDOT inspection reveals structural damage
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation have determined that the damaged Gene Field Road bridge will remain closed until structural improvements can be carried out.
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SJSD Finance Committee brainstorms ideas for revenue boosts and cost-saving measures
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The St. Joseph School District held its third Finance Committee meeting of the year Tuesday afternoon, bringing members together at the district office to brainstorm new ways to boost revenue and cut costs.
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Local organization tackles food insecurity in the community
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — One local business distributes fresh food from local stores to over 1,800 people each week, in an effort to meet the challenges of hunger throughout the community.
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Second redistricting lawsuit pushed to Nov. 21 because of judge change
A Cole County judge was supposed to hear arguments Thursday on a redistricting lawsuit filed by a group that wants to get the governor’s “Missouri First” map on the 2026 ballot, but an intervenor stepped in and was granted a judge change.
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Clinton County announces extension to boil advisory
CLINTON COUNTY, Mo. (KQTV) — Clinton County PWSD #4 announced an extension to a boil advisory on their social media page Tuesday evening, due to a larger-than-expected repair area.
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Edison’s Thanksgiving Eatery event promotes food and fellowship
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Families at Edison Elementary were treated to a special evening as the school hosted its annual “Edison Eatery” Thanksgiving dinner — a long-standing tradition centered on community and connection.
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Turnspire acquires LifeLine Foods, ICM Biofuels in St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Turnspire Capital Partners LLC, a business investor, announced it acquired Lifeline Foods LLC and ICM Biofuels LLC.
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InterServ shares long-term effects of government shutdown on services
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Despite the congressional vote to approve a spending bill and end the government shutdown, local agencies like InterServ are grappling with its lasting effects, including a 75% reduction in federal funding, forcing significant changes to its operations.
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New detour announced following Gene Field Road bridge closure
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Gene Field Road Bridge remains closed at the direction of the Missouri Department of Transportation, which maintains and has authority over it, as the agency continues to evaluate the structure following an accident earlier this week.
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First responders host Q&A on proposed Andrew County dispatch tax
ANDREW COUNTY, Mo. (KQTV) — Andrew County community members gathered with area first responders to discuss a possible tax hitting the ballots in the spring of 2026 elections.
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SJFD prepares crews, gear for winter weather
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — As the temperatures drop, not only does the St. Joseph Fire Department prepare its crew, but its equipment as well.
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First responders in Cameron hosting food drive
CAMERON, Mo. (KQTV) — First responders in Cameron are hosting a food drive to give back to those in need in their area.
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Home Instead celebrates move to new office building
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — An in-home care business celebrated the move to its new office building Thursday.
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‘It’s dire:’ Bartlett Center grapples with funding emergency as cuts threaten organization
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Every morning begins with a glimmer of hope for LaTonya Williams, executive director of the Bartlett Center, as she carries out the first of daily searches for potential grant opportunities.
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St. Joseph event pairs food drive with signature gathering for Missouri ballot initiatives
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Residents will get the chance to support a local food bank and let their voices be heard in Jefferson City as part of a dual food drive-signature gathering event this Saturday at the Rolling Hills Library.
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Salvation Army looks for helping hands this holiday season
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — It is almost time to ring in the holiday season, and there is no better way than helping the Salvation Army.
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SJSD School Board reconsiders high school plans amid community concerns
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The St. Joseph School District’s Board of Education held a special meeting Wednesday to revisit two other options for the district’s long-range plan.
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Missouri receives partial SNAP benefits for November
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Missouri SNAP benefits have been a constant cause of concern throughout November.
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North Andrew Librarian named finalist for new classroom furniture
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The North Andrew School District is seeking votes in a giveaway of $50,000 worth of new furniture for its library.
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