FDA recalls ADHD medications
ST. JOSPEH, Mo. (KQTV) — A heavily used ADHD medication is being recalled because users aren’t able to get the full effect.
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Benton High School set to perform ‘The Drowsy Chaperone,’ a funny, fast-paced musical
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Benton High School theatre is setting the stage this weekend for a celebration of old-fashion tunes and larger-than-life characters. Cast and crew of Benton High School are gearing up for a local production of “The Drowsy Chaperone” this weekend, a 1920’s-themed musical about a theater-loving man whose favorite cast
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St. Joseph honors veterans with parade
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) —Â Local organizations and community members witnessed the Joint Veterans Committee of Greater St. Joseph’s annual Veterans Day Parade Tuesday morning.
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SJSD School Board pumps the brakes on plan E, examine alternatives
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — After Monday night’s meeting, the St. Joseph School Board has decided to hit pause on Plan E. Instead, they’re taking more time to dig into the details of two other options — Plan 2B and Plan 7B.Â
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AFL-CIO Community Services seeking Adopt-A-Family volunteers
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The AFL-CIO Community Services is seeking volunteers for opportunities to help with its Adopt-A-Family program.
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Veterans Day Parade showcases St. Joseph’s appreciation for those who served
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — From North 22nd Street and Frederick Avenue all the way to City Hall, supporters lined the streets Tuesday in honor of those who dedicated their life to the armed forces.
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Missouri’s U.S. senators back funding bill to end shutdown
Missouri senators Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt voted Sunday evening to advance the federal funding bill. The Senate is expected to hold a final vote Monday night, moving one step closer to ending what’s become the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
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2 wrongful death cases settled in 2022 Amtrak crash
ABC 17 News Team COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two wrongful death lawsuits in a 2022 Amtrak crash have been settled. The crash with a dumptruck killed four people and injured dozens more in June 27, 2022, near Mendon, Missouri. Settlements have been reached in wrongful death lawsuits filed by the families of Rachelle Cook and Kim Holsapple.
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New bus shelter to come to Frederick Avenue
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — St. Joseph City Councilmembers approved a $25,000 expenditure to buy land for a new transit bus shelter.
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City Council authorizes fire department, new bus shelter funds
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Monday night’s St. Joseph City Council meeting was short and sweet lasting only thirteen minutes.Â
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BREAKING: Senate approves bill to end the shutdown, sending it to the House
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed legislation Monday to reopen the government, bringing the longest shutdown in history closer to an end as a small group of Democrats ratified a deal with Republicans despite searing criticism from within their party.
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City Council recap: $1.9 million in the works to relocate ‘trash mountain’ at landfill
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Just under $2 million will likely have to be spent by the city to move a massive pile of waste built-up as a result of cell construction delays and increased tonnage at the St. Joseph Sanitary landfill.
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InterServ sees funding slashed due to government shutdown
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Interfaith Community Services, Inc. (InterServ) announced the alteration of its services to seniors and adjusted operational hours at its Community Center.
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Sounds of the Season: Saint Joseph Symphony announces date for ‘Holiday Cheer’ concert in December
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — While the calendar hasn’t flipped to December just yet, holiday festivities are quickly lining up in preparation for the upcoming season.
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MoWest Volleyball Coach wins 100th game, reflects
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Missouri Western State University Volleyball Coach Jessica Fey hasn’t lost a match in over a month. The last time her Griffons dropped a matchup was Oct. 3.
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SJSD implements cardiac care in schools
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — A new Missouri law requires schools to address cardiac issues, something the St. Joseph School District is now focusing on.
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Chamber prepares businesses for 2026 FIFA World Cup
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Lunch and Learn session to prepare local businesses for the FIFA World Cup taking place in Kansas City, Missouri, next summer.
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Fire department shares how to avoid hazards with holiday lights
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Houses may start looking a little extra bright as the holiday season approaches, but there are safety tips community members need to take into account as they start to decorate with holiday lights.
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MoWest’s Haley Lindsey earns national recognition
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) —Â Missouri Western State University Director of Financial Aid, Haley Lindsey, was recognized by the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) as its Most Valuable Professional (MVP).
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Suspect charged after shots fired inside Downtown apartment on Sunday
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One adult male is in custody after shots were reportedly fired inside a Downtown apartment complex on Sunday afternoon in St. Joseph.
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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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Three people injured in Daviess County crash
DAVIESS COUNTY, Mo. (KQTV) — Three people were injured in a crash on Interstate 35 Monday afternoon.
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Collision closes Gene Field Road Bridge over Interstate 29 in St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri Department of Transportation has announced the closure of a heavily-trafficked bridge in St. Joseph until further notice.
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Easton Road scheduled to close Tuesday for improvement project
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Easton Road will close Tuesday for full-depth concrete replacement and roadway widening project.
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SJSD School Board hits ‘pause’ on Plan E, will hold meeting to discuss other options
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The St. Joseph Board of Education met Monday night at the Troester Media Center, and after a long discussion, they’ve decided to hit pause on Plan E.Â
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Two-vehicle crash backs up I-29 Monday morning
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — A two-vehicle crash sent one driver to Mosaic Life Care and left mild to moderate injuries on another driver.
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Easton Road to close for improvement project
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Easton Road will close Tuesday for full-depth concrete replacement and roadway widening.
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MSHP adds new K-9 to its staff
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — A new furry friend has joined the Missouri State Highway Patrol, bringing in another tool for the agency.
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Senate advances deal to reopen government after centrist Democrats strike major deal to end shutdown
(CNN) — A critical group of at least eight Senate Democratic centrists has reached a deal with Senate GOP leaders and the White House to reopen the government in exchange for a future vote on extending enhanced Affordable Care subsidies, according to two people familiar with the discussions — even as the rest of their party has openly pilloried the deal.
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Letters from St. Joseph inspired Vietnam veteran
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) —Â As Veterans Day approaches on Tuesday, Nov. 11, it serves as a day to celebrate and honor those who have served our country.Â
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