Emergency crews put out overnight vacant property fire
SJFD Firefighters had previously responded to a structure fire at the same vacant property this past Tuesday, Feb. 18.
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Northwest Missouri State University mourns death of freshman
Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Missouri is mourning the death of a first-year college student who died on Sunday in a car crash.
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Cemeteries ask for items to be removed for cleanup
St. Joseph Memorial Park and Mount Auburn Cemetery will conduct its semi-annual cemetery cleanup on Monday, March 3. Cemetery staff will clear all flowers, decorations and additional items off every grave to mow and conduct maintenance of the cemetery grounds. Community members are asked to remove any items that they wish to keep by the
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United Cerebral Palsy Chili Cook-Off set for Sunday
With temperatures warming up, there’s still a chance to get your chili fix while also helping local people with special needs this weekend. United Cerebral Palsy will have its 39th Anniversary Chili Cook-Off Sunday, March 2, at the Civic Arena, Fourth and Felix streets. The event is a major fundraiser for the agency, and all
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Shift to spring giving strength to those with mental health conditions
Jaycee, a local teen, said she looks forward to the warmer weather that comes in just a few short weeks when Spring officially begins.
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Fairground Board to determine livestock show size
Buchanan County Commissioner Scott Nelson (left) listens during a discussion with Buchanan County Fairgrounds Board members.
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Veterinarians recommend keeping pets active in extreme cold
Local veterinarian, Dr. Kyle Ripperger, said finding creative ways to keep pets active indoors and adjusting calorie intake can keep pets healthier during extreme cold.
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Missouri bill cracks down on ‘organized retail theft’
FILE – Shoppers head into and out of a Walmart store, Feb. 7, 2025, in an AP press photo.
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North Shoppes detention pond project moving forward
Trees stand in the northeast corner of the North Shoppes. Trees will be removed in the area before construction on the detention pond begins.
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One hospitalized after head-on crash on North 26th Street
A damaged red Dodge Dakota pickup sits in the middle of North 26th Street after being involved in a head-on crash on Friday. The male driver of the truck was transported to the hospital with minor shoulder and neck pain.
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Mid-February freeze grips the heartland
Winter stayed relentless this week, bringing another round of snow and blustery winds, but this time with an especially stout arctic blast. Both temperatures and wind chills were brutal for days on end, triggering cold weather advisories and extreme cold warnings from the Canadian border to the Texas Panhandle. Wind chills dropped as low as
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Influenza cases beginning to decrease as winter subsides
While the cold weather rages on, Influenza cases still persist but in Buchanan county they are starting to see a slight drop. Flu illnesses are measured by determining the positive tests of a population then dividing that number by the population size and multiplying it by 100,000. According to the Missouri Department of Health,
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Crews working overtime to excavate new landfill cell
Excavation crews with the city and M-CON unload dirt into a haul truck at the St. Joseph Sanitary Landfill on a snowy Thursday, Feb. 20 in St. Joseph.
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Mosaic, AKMA collaborate for art exhibition
The “Mosaic Life Care Art Experience Galleries Spring Exhibition” will run from March to September.
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Local businesses facing economic hardships early into new year
Crumbly Burger owner Stephanie McGarry discusses recent business struggles.
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Snow storm lead to increased tow truck traffic
Cars at the Midwest Tow and Auto Services in St. Joseph.
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Conscious Discipline session offers child development strategies
Helping kids build self-control and esteem is the subject of an upcoming talk for parents and caregivers. United Way Success By 6 is offering free monthly sessions based on the principles of Conscious Discipline. “Reclaim Your Power: How Choices Build Self-Control & Self-Esteem” is the topic of conversation from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday,
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History talk series starting in Maysville
The DeKalb County Historical Society is beginning a new series of live presentations highlighting different topics. The first “Experience History” presentation is by reenactor Anna Smith, portraying Massachusetts colonist Deborah Samson at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22, at the June Conley Building, 701 E. Main St., Maysville, Missouri. Samson disguised herself as a man and
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King City car crash results in one fatality
A head-on car collision on Wednesday morning outside of King City, Missouri resulted in one fatality and one serious injury. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, the driver of a 2020 Chevrolet Colorado headed north on U.S. 169 crossed the center line and struck a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado head-on. The driver of
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Runner perseveres arctic temperatures to keep streak alive
The Measly Mile Mafia has made St. Joseph the streak-running capital of the world, and the winter weather will not take that away. Bobbi Howe has a run streak of 416 days and has to push through feels like temperatures of -18 to keep the streak alive. “The streak means everything to me… Devoting just 10
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Missouri State Highway Patrol busy working response calls
Missouri Highway Patrol shares winter crash numbers.
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Pony Express Museum takes families back to the past
A ride the Pony Express Trail poster is shown at the museum during their annual Family Fest Day on Monday in St. Joseph.
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Missouri sees rise in pedestrian deaths
Officers from Troop H of the Missouri State Highway Patrol in St. Joseph are seeing a rise in pedestrian accidents across the state and in the region.
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Downtown skate shop nearing fundraising goal after break-in
Boards are mounted on a wall inside Devil’s Island Skateboard Co. A week after merchandise was stolen following a break-in, the local skate shop is closing in on its fundraising goal.
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Rosecrans Memorial Airport in ‘snow mode’ as extreme weather persists
St. Joseph airport crews are plowing ahead through both snow and now frigid temperatures to help provide a clear pathway for landing and takeoff. Snow mode was officially activated at 6 a.m. at Rosecrans Memorial Airport after two more rounds of snow blanketed the area through Monday and Tuesday, with both military and civilian staff
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Utility companies closely watching grid amid frigid temperatures
Local utility companies are making extra preparations with a blast of Arctic temperatures set to grip St. Joseph and Northwest Missouri over the coming days. An Extreme Cold Watch in effect until Thursday morning is set to bring dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero, conditions that could put tremendous pressure on
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Winter conditions lead to crash on I-35
Four people are being treated for injuries following a crash Monday morning on Interstate 35 south of Cameron, Missouri. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, a 74-year-old man from Chillicothe, Missouri, was driving southbound on I-35 as a 78-year-old female from Gatesville, Texas, was driving north. At about 10:30 a.m., the man
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Downtown book store hosts book signing
The Story Collective, in Downtown St. Joseph is hosting a book signing by a local author this Saturday, Feb. 22. Author Joseph Kopel is currently on tour to promote the second book in his science-fiction/fantasy book series, “The Nehel Series.” The signing scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday is part of Kopel’s book tour.
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Southside Flea Market prepares for grand opening
Southside Flea Market, located at 3500 S. 22 St., opened in late January, however the owner is celebrating a grand opening with the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce at 9:30 a.m on Friday, Feb. 28.
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Annual event aims to assist leaders in early childhood learning
The United Way of Greater St. Joseph is hosting its 19th annual “Success By 6” Directors’ Symposium on Friday, Feb. 21 at Missouri Western State University.
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