Man restores canoe with historic ties to St. Joseph
One St. Joseph resident didn’t know what he was getting himself into when he received a call to take a look at a canoe.
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Bond project, long-range plan heavily discussed during school board work session
SJSD Board of Education meets for first work session of the new year.
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Police Departments warn of ‘Brushing Scams’ ahead of holiday
Law enforcement agencies across the area are warning individuals about “Brushing Scams” this holiday. The “brushing scam” begins when a person receives an unexpected package in the mail disguised as a gift, according to officials with St. Joseph, Missouri, Police Department. “And when you open the package, it’s quite possible you’ll be confused,” said SJPD
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Felix Street Pub to close in February
The owner of The Felix Street Pub took to social media to announce plans to close the business. The post states the final day of operations for the pub will be Feb. 28. Owners said that the pub still plans to have events until the closing, including karaoke nights and football potlucks. The space will
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Registration officially open for annual Restaurant Week
The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce and Joe Town Fun are recruiting local businesses to participate in Restaurant Week.
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United Way partner agencies meet for breakfast
United Way of Greater St. Joseph invited members of their partner agencies to a breakfast and networking event on Wednesday morning. Many attendees were from partner agencies who collaborate with the United Way and they were able to meet others from partner agencies while enjoying a nice breakfast on Jan. 15. Kylee Strough, president of
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County hits snag with North Shoppes detention pond construction
Environmental factors and a change in calculations are delaying the buildout of a detention pond slated for the Shoppes at North Village.
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Woman pleads guilty to walking off with stranger’s kids
A St. Joseph woman charged in an incident where she took two children from a stroller and walked away with them pleaded guilty to a charge of first-degree harassment on Thursday.
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Noyes Home awards Kindness in St. Joseph
Lindbergh Elementary School’s cafeteria was filled with excited students, teachers and staff thrilled to be nominated as St. Joseph’s Kindest School.
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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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Maryville holds memorial for infant found at Lake Mozingo
Members of the Maryville community honored an infant who was found dead at Mozingo Lake as the investigation into the case continues. The city of Maryville organized a graveside memorial service for the baby boy Thursday at Oak Hill Cemetery, where a crowd gathered and silently listened as a local pastor shared scriptures and led
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Memorial set for baby found in Maryville park
Police have identified a person of interest after a newborn baby’s body was found last month at Mozingo Lake Recreation Park, and a memorial event is set for the infant on Thursday. The baby boy’s body was found on the morning of May 25 in a remote area of the park by an employee who
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First responders promote resources to safely surrender babies
After a newborn infant was found deceased over the weekend near Mozingo Lake in Maryville, officials are pointing to resources and solutions for those who need to surrender a child. Maryville Public Safety is still investigating the cause of death and circumstances, and interim Police Chief Mike Stolte said no further information will be released
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Thrift store closing sale starts Tuesday
The clearance sale at AFL-CIO Community Services’ Fab-U-Less Finds thrift store begins on Tuesday, Jan. 14. Everything in the store at 1203 N. Sixth St. is 50% off unless otherwise marked. The store will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. A closing date has not been set but will depend
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Potholes pop up across St. Joseph after blizzard
St. Joseph’s roads have been largely plowed and residents are no longer trapped within their homes, however, the receding snow is revealing damage from the historic snowfall on asphalt and pavement throughout the city.
Continue Reading Local dietitian offers tips to those looking to eat healthier in the New Year
One day or day one? That’s the question many people will ask themselves as they prepare to begin a New Year’s resolution. Heading into 2024, 32% of Americans wanted to eat healthier in the new year according to Forbes. Jessica Smith, a dietitian at Hy-Vee, offered tips to those wanting to do the same this new
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Winter storm brings double-digit snowfall
Sunday’s winter storm has finally exited the Mid-Missouri River Valley after producing blizzard conditions and covering the region in a blanket of heavy snow. For the first time since December 2009, St. Joseph and surrounding areas tallied double-digit snowfall totals. The final observations are as follows: Atchison: 15″ St. Joseph: 16″ Cameron: 13″ Savannah: 16″
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Welcome to the South Side: New monument installed at major intersection
Local crews put the finishing touches on an all-new monument this Tuesday morning which is meant to welcome visitors to St. Joseph’s South Side.
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YMCA starts public campaign for the aquatic facility
Sitting roughly two million dollars short of an estimated $15 million goal, the YMCA can now officially begin their public campaign with the start of the new year. CEO of the St, Joseph YMCA Tammy Killin said the excitement and momentum is starting. “We have just kicked off our campaign and as we speak we
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Items missing after break-in at union hall
Items missing from the St. Joseph Fire Fighter’s IAFF Local 77.
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Help sought for school reading program
Volunteers are needed to help kids with reading skills as a new school semester begins.
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Chiefs look to stay undefeated as Mahomes and Allen face off again
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes passes against the Denver Broncos during a game Nov. 10 in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Tips can ease stress for anxious gift buyers
Christmas is known for being magical and full of cheer but it’s also a holiday that causes many Americans to stress. According to the American Psychological Association, 89% of Americans are feeling stressed this year and 40% of those are worried about finding the right gift. Drew Fisher, a licensed therapist and owner of Fishers Counseling
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Holidays bring challenges for people battling addiction
For many people, especially individuals experiencing or recovering from substance use challenges, the holidays can be tough.
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