Law enforcement to conduct sex offender checks on Halloween
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — On Friday evening, the Buchanan County Sheriff’s office will be conducting sex offender compliance checks for Halloween.
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MSHP driver examination stations to be closed for November holidays
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri State Highway Patrol announced its driver examination stations will be closed twice in November in observance of holidays.
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Local law enforcement sheds light on drug-related crimes: trends, prevention and education
ST. JOSEPH, Mo (News-Press NOW)– Local law enforcement has amped up its resources to decrease the amount of drugs and crime throughout the community, as it continues its battle.
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Law enforcement agencies gives tips to stay safe on Halloween night
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â Halloween night can be full of spooky fun and sweet treats, but it doesn’t come without safety tips and tricks to know while roaming the streets.
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SJPD launches new social media series
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Police Department is launching a new series of daily social media posts aimed at keeping the community informed and engaged with its work and initiatives.
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MoDOT urges drivers: ‘Buckle Up, Phone Down’ to cut crash deaths
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri Department of Transportation is sending out a simple reminder for drivers: put the phone down and buckle up.Â
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Family pushes for tighter laws, harsher penalties nearly 3 years after deadly drunk driving crash
Jessica McKinlay was a firecracker, loved the outdoors and never hesitated to state her opinion on topics she was passionate about.
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St. Joseph law enforcement gives tips on candy safety for Halloween
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â With trick-or-treaters heading door-to-door this Friday, local law enforcement warns what to look out for when going through Halloween candy.
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Mid-Buchanan hosts safety fair for Red Ribbon Week
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â A week-long celebration highlights the importance of living a drug-free lifestyle, while commemorating those who fight against drugs.
Continue Reading Pedestrian injured in Livingston County crash
LIVINGSTON COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A 26-year-old man was seriously injured after a single-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian in Chillicothe, Missouri, Saturday.
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St. Joseph law enforcment to participate in ‘Battle of the Badges’ Blood Drive
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In honor of National First Responders Day, the Community Blood Center and the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce will host a blood drive to encourage a friendly competition between local law enforcement.
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Officials share how to ‘dress for the weather’ on Halloween
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Families are getting their costumes and baskets ready to hit the hot spots of St. Joseph for trick-or-treating on Halloween night.
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Dietitian provides solutions for individuals with allergies this Halloween
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â Halloween is this upcoming Friday, and trick-or-treating will begin, but for some, treats may be hard to come by.
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Police investigating hit-and-run collision
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Police Department is seeking information regarding a hit-and-run incident Tuesday near the City Star on Frederick Avenue.
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St. Joseph preps launch of new emergency operations center, a situation room in times of disaster
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Housed beneath St. Joseph’s newest fire station on Mitchell Avenue lies the future home base for emergency coordination in the event of a disaster.
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SJPD launches enforcement blitz to get impaired drivers off the road Â
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Police Department is putting a special focus on keeping impaired drivers off the road through something called the Substance Awareness Traffic Offender Program, or SATOP. Â
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MSHP reminds drivers to have a safe Halloween
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri State Highway Patrol wants to remind drivers to be more alert on Halloween.
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Section of Woodbine Road to temporarily close
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Woodbine Road from Karnes to Cook Roads is scheduled to be closed for a bank stabilization project.
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One injured in a single car crash, causes traffic snarl in South Side
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â A single-car accident at the intersection of Alabama Street and King Hill Ave caused a traffic snarl and resulted in one person being transported to the hospital on Thursday morning.
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One dead, one injured in Clinton County crash
CLINTON COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One man is dead and another was taken to the hospital after a crash in Clinton County, Missouri Wednesday.
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One man dead in single-vehicle crash
HOLT COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — An Independence, Missouri, man is dead after a single-vehicle crash in Holt County just before 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday.
Continue Reading One dead, one seriously injured in Caldwell County crash involving Combine
CALDWELL COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A 58-year-old man is dead after striking a truck and a Combine in Caldwell County, just four miles east of Cameron, Missouri.
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Prescription Drug Take Back to take place at Savannah Fall Festival
ANDREW COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Andrew County Health and Safety Coalition is holding a Prescription Drug Take Back event at the Savannah Fall Festival.
Continue Reading City begins work on signal upgrade project
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — An intersection along Mitchell Avenue will be closed starting next week for a signal upgrade project.
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Officials remind public of safety tips through school bus safety week
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Local law enforcement is reminding the public about School Bus Safety Week and what it entails.
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SJFD to replace 20 year old Ladder Five truck
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Fire Department is one step closer to getting a new fire truck.
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City initiative aims to lower crime in College Hill Park neighborhood
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A Community Safety Fair, courtesy of the City of St. Joseph, will be offered for residents in the College Hill Park neighborhood over the weekend.
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Joint enforcement operation aims to ‘keep the streets safe’
ST. JOSEPH, Mo (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Police department teamed up with the Missouri State Highway Patrol to conduct a joint operation leading to multiple arrests.
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St. Joseph secures $252K in federal funding to improve pedestrian safety Â
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â The City of St. Joseph just got a boost to make walking and biking a little safer. Thanks to more than $250,000 in federal funding, a new initiative called Safe Crossings of St. Joseph is set to begin taking shape.Â
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SJPD steps up to support domestic violence survivors Â
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As the St. Joseph community comes together to honor survivors of domestic violence in October, local police are also playing a big part in that effort.Â
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