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By NewsPress Now The St. Joseph Fire Fighter’s IAFF Local 77 shared details on social media about a break-in at its union hall this week. IAFF Local 77 President Skyler White posted on the organization’s Facebook page that several items were missing after a person or persons forced entry in to the building. Those items

By Nicole Scott Colonel Eric T. Olsen, the Superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol announced on Thursday afternoon that he will be retiring effective Feb. 1. Colonel Olsen is the 24th Superintendent of the MSHP and has put 34-years into the state agency. “I appreciate the support and friendships I have made across the

By NewsPress Now The Missouri State Highway Patrol released the Christmas Holiday Counting Period statistics for 2024 and reports that there were three fatalities. According to the MSHP report, “Three people died in traffic crashes during the 30-hour counting period, which began at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 24 and ended at 11:59 p.m. on

By NewsPress Now The Kansas Highway Patrol reports that two individuals are injured and one is dead after a two-vehicle crash in Doniphan County, Kansas, on Christmas day. According to the KHP report at approximately 8:41 a.m. on Dec. 25, one vehicle was driving north on Kansas Highway Seven while the second vehicle was heading

By Cameron Montemayor More than 40 years after the first holiday lights illuminated Krug Park to the awe of St. Joseph residents, the month-long event stands as one of the City’s greatest traditions.  With the Holiday Park’s biggest rush of the season approaching, staff with the St. Joseph Parks and Recreation Department take great pride

By Cameron Montemayor A multi-million dollar project designed to reshape the South Side intersection at Alabama Street and U.S. Highway 59 is being targeted for next spring, according to Missouri Department of Transportation officials. While no formal schedule for construction has been set at this time, MoDOT is targeting early spring of 2025 for the

By Cameron Montemayor The search for St. Joseph’s next city manager concluded Monday with officials announcing that Mike Schumacher has been tapped for the city’s top administrative position among a group of four finalists. Pending the execution of a contract by City Council on Jan. 6, 2025, Schumacher’s first day with the city will be

By Cameron Montemayor A trio of St. Joseph nonprofit organizations received a welcomed boost Tuesday afternoon. Missouri American Water, in collaboration with the American Water Charitable Foundation, awarded three grants totaling $20,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank, United Way of Greater St. Joseph and the 1939 Club on Tuesday. Special check presentations were held with

By Nicole Scott The Allied Arts Council shared on Monday morning that a film that has chosen St. Joseph and Savannah, Missouri, as its backdrop are now looking for locals to act in the film.  A “Chrismystery” holiday film is seeking background actors of all ages, including families.  The filming dates would be Tuesday, Dec.

By Chris Fortune A beloved holiday decoration and St. Joseph staple will help illuminate the entrance to Holiday Park this Friday night. Workers spent about 20 hours over the last two days working to bring “Candy Cane Lane” back and pay homage to the decoration that got its start during the 1960s in a two-block

By Kirsten Stokes Missouri film credits are helping put St. Joseph in the spotlight with a second movie shooting in town this year. Long known for its history, the city is attracting attention from Hollywood as the holiday movie “A Chrismystery” films here this month. Its producers also were involved in another movie, “25 Miles

By Leah Rainwater Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory hosted its 33rd Annual Holiday Remembrance Ceremony on Thursday evening. The long-standing event has become a tradition for families who have experienced a loss, not just in the past year, but at any time.  “You know, my father actually started the Holiday Remembrance Ceremony,” said Todd Meierhoffer, president

By NewsPress Now The Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to an early morning crash on Wednesday which involved four separate vehicles.  According to the MSHP crash report around 5:45 a.m. on Wednesday on Missouri Route 6 approximately one mile west of Trenton, Missouri, four vehicles crashed into each other causing injuries to two men from

By Jenna Wilson Community and emergency agencies honored Buchanan County’s EMS director of operations in a funeral procession Monday afternoon. Steve Groshong died on Nov. 24 at the age of 67 after 35 years of dedicated EMS services. His funeral is set for 1 p.m. Monday at Word of Life Church in St. Joseph. Community

By Cameron Montemayor Concerned community members gathered at the City Council chambers in opposition to sharp fee increases being proposed for dumping at the St. Joseph Sanitary Landfill.  Area residents and business owners appeared at Monday’s City Council meeting to voice concerns with city officials about the potential impact of recently-proposed landfill fee changes on

By Leah Rainwater One woman was transported to Mosaic with minor injuries following a car vs. building crash on Friday night.  Law enforcement responded just after 6 p.m.  According to the St. Joseph Police Department, the woman was traveling South on 6th Street when she got dizzy causing her to swerve and crash into the

By Ashley Luthans On Saturday morning, the Pony Express therapy dogs visited Hazel’s Coffee. There are 21 dogs involved in the Pony Express therapy dog program, and some of them came out to the coffee shop to bring joy to the community. Molly Stewart, a board member with the organization, shared more about what the

By Cameron Montemayor St. Joseph Animal Shelter officials announced Thursday that the shelter will be closed on Friday to allow staff to participate in key offsite training.  “We appreciate your understanding as we take this opportunity to enhance our skills and better serve our community and its animals,” a Facebook post from the shelter read. 

By Ashley Luthans With firearm deer hunting season beginning on Saturday, Nov. 16, conservation officials are asking for help in tracking chronic wasting disease in the state. In Missouri, mandatory sample testing is required for all deer this Saturday and Sunday. Hunters must bring their deer, or the head with six inches of the neck attached,

By Cameron Montemayor Customers in Buchanan County and statewide will notice a rarely seen decrease in one of their main utility bills beginning as early as next month. Officials with Spire announced this week that the company has received approval from the Missouri Public Service Commission to implement lower gas rates for Missouri customers both

By Cameron Montemayor St. Joseph’s REC Center will see the construction of a new restroom in light of concerns from residents about the lack of an indoor facility for use outside of normal business hours.  Tuesday’s City Council meeting saw council members authorize a $58,979 change order using American Rescue Plan Act funds to add