Public Safety Archives

Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office joins Kehoe’s ‘Operation Relentless Pursuit’

April 29, 2025 4:55 pm Jenna Wilson

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As part of Governor Mike Kehoe’s statewide anti-crime initiative, Operation Relentless Pursuit will focus on capturing dangerous fugitives through targeted policing tactics and joint efforts among law enforcement agencies. According to Executive Order 25-02, the strategies employed in this enforcement initiative will include: The designation of full-time Missouri State

Signal project to disrupt traffic on North 22nd Street for several weeks

April 29, 2025 11:30 am Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Drivers commuting along North 22nd Street across Frederick Avenue will see notable detours lasting for more than a month, starting in May. Starting at 8 a.m. on Monday, May 5, North 22nd Street will be closed on both sides of Frederick Avenue as crews work to upgrade a traffic

Police back Missouri bill targeting car break-ins

April 25, 2025 12:59 pm Jenna Wilson

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — If approved, Missouri Senate Bill 71 could be a big step in improving public safety and creating a safer environment for residents. Senate Bill 71, sponsored by Sen. David Gregory (R–St. Louis County) and aligned with similar statewide legislation, aims to crack down on individuals who knowingly and unlawfully

Search warrant on St. Joseph construction company finds weapons, stolen vehicles

April 24, 2025 3:21 pm Jenna Wilson

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Authorities say officers found multiple rifles and several other items of methamphetamine drug paraphernalia while executing a recent search warrant at Arrowhead Construction Services, LLC. According to a probable cause statement, the search warrant was executed in St. Joseph Friday morning on April 18, where authorities identified the residence at

Gallatin woman seriously injured in one-car crash

April 24, 2025 2:04 am News-Press NOW

A Gallatin, Missouri woman suffered serious injuries in a one-car crash Wednesday.

Buchanan County Sheriff to roll out new app, enhancing community policing

April 23, 2025 1:59 pm Jenna Wilson

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Buchanan County Sheriff’s Department is set to launch a new app designed to improve communication and keep the public informed with crime alerts and other essential services. The Sheriff’s department is collaborating with the Sheriff App brand to develop the key features of the app, which will include:

St. Joseph law enforcement agencies sponsors ‘Prescription Take Back’

April 21, 2025 10:30 am Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Youth Alliance Partners, Buchanan County Sheriff’s Department and the St. Joseph Police Department will be sponsoring a Prescription Take Back event for safe disposal of prescription drugs. Anyone can drop off controlled, non-controlled, over the counter substances and sharps they wish to get rid of. “It’s always a

Woman seriously injured in Platte County crash

April 18, 2025 1:28 am News-Press NOW

A Platte City, Missouri woman suffered serious injuries in a one-car crash Thursday.

St. Joseph Masonic Lodge helping parents get their children identified

April 17, 2025 10:07 am Jenna Wilson

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A free Missouri Child Identification event at the East Hills Mall this weekend will give families a measure of protection against missing or abducted children. Girls and boys ages 11-21 are statistically most susceptible to becoming missing and the Missouri Child Identification Program (MOCHIP) is designed to help parents and

Two injured in Andrew County crash

April 17, 2025 1:53 am News-Press NOW

Two men are injured after a Wednesday afternoon motorcycle crash near Savannah.

First local conviction secured under Valentine’s law

April 16, 2025 1:54 pm News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A man has been convicted in a first-of-its-kind case in Buchanan County following the implementation of a new law. Gabriel Paredes, 24, of Houston was found guilty this week on a charge of aggravated fleeing in a motor vehicle involving a Jan. 2 incident. It is the first case

I-29 bridges to see repairs that impact traffic

April 18, 2025 1:56 pm News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Work on Interstate 29 bridges in Andrew and Atchison counties is getting underway later this month. Deck repairs will begin on the Mill Creek bridges south of Atchison County Route Z near Corning on Monday, April 28. Crews from Emery Sapp & Sons will begin work in the driving

I-29 resurfacing to impact drivers on Wednesday

April 15, 2025 10:31 am News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Drivers will see some ramp closures on Wednesday just north of St. Joseph as a resurfacing project continues on Interstate 29. Four ramps will be closed at various times between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. on April 16 in Andrew County as crews from Herzog Contracting Corp., working with

One injured in Clinton County crash

April 15, 2025 1:39 am News-Press NOW

An Amity, Missouri man is in the hospital with serious injuries after a one-car crash in Clinton County.

Crash proves fatal for St. Joseph woman

April 14, 2025 2:21 pm News-Press NOW

PLATTE COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A St. Joseph woman is dead following a one-vehicle crash on Sunday afternoon on Interstate 29 in northern Platte County. The woman, 39, was a passenger in a van driven by a 52-year-old St. Joseph man. The driver was going north on I-29 at about 3:30 p.m. when he

Missouri push to ban shackling of pregnant women in jails

April 14, 2025 11:18 am Jenna Wilson

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A Missouri bill would require all city and county jails to develop specific intake policies for pregnant women. Under Senate Bill 50, sponsored by Sen. Rusty Black, R-Chillicothe, all county and city jails shall be prohibited, except in necessary circumstances, from using restraints on a pregnant offender in her third

SJFD narrowing down locations for South Side fire station

April 13, 2025 1:15 pm Jenna Wilson

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Plans are moving forward for a new fire station on the South Side of St. Joseph. Earlier this year, the St. Joseph City Council approved an agreement with Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc., to begin design planning on the new location for Fire Station No. 10, which will cost $4.29

Community gathers to raise awareness for crime victims’ rights

April 11, 2025 10:56 am Jenna Wilson

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A survivor shared her story at the Crime Victims’ Rights Week Breakfast on Friday, offering hope and strength to those affected by violence. Officials and community members gathered at Missouri Western State University for the annual Crime Victims’ Breakfast, hosted by the Buchanan County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, to support

I-29 ramps closed for resurfacing project

April 10, 2025 12:04 pm Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri Department of Transportation and the Herzog Contracting Corp. have started the resurfacing project of the Interstate 29 ramps. The ramps will be closed until Sunday, April 13, pending any weather delays. MoDOT recommends that drivers who normally rely on the ramps plan accordingly with alternate routes. Updates

I-229 ramp to Highway 36 closing for road work

April 9, 2025 2:35 pm News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The ramp from Interstate 229 southbound to U.S. Route 36 eastbound in St. Joseph will be closed for maintenance from Monday, April 14, through Wednesday, April 16. The ramp will be closed around the clock and drivers will need to use an alternate route during the closure. All work

Memorial to honor victims, survivors for National Crime Victim’s Rights Week

April 9, 2025 11:55 am Jenna Wilson

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The annual Crime Victim Memorial Service will be held at the Remington Nature Center on Wednesday night to honor those lost through acts of violence. The event, which starts at 5:30 p.m., allows families and friends to honor their loved ones and bond with others who have shared a

Woman gets 15 years for her part in murder case

April 7, 2025 3:05 pm News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A woman will spend 15 years in prison for her role in a man’s 2024 murder. Melanie Myers, 24, of Independence, Missouri, appeared in front of Circuit Judge Daniel Kellogg on Monday and entered a guilty plea to a felony charge of attempted first-degree robbery in the Nov. 10,

Tickets being issued for Hands-Free Law

April 7, 2025 11:10 am Jenna Wilson

The Missouri State Highway Patrol has issued more than 300 tickets since the hands-free law was enforced this year.

Voices of Courages gears up for Child Abuse Prevention Month

April 5, 2025 9:30 am Jenna Wilson

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As part of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Voices of Courage Child Advocacy Center is spearheading a series of powerful community initiatives aimed at raising awareness about child sexual abuse and equipping families with essential tools to protect children from harm.

One injured in crash near Belt Entertainment

April 4, 2025 5:04 pm Patrick Holleron

Local police, fire and EMS crews responded to a crash Friday along North Belt Highway.

Open conversations can be the best defense against juvenile drug overdoses

April 4, 2025 4:25 pm Kendra Simpson

It’s easier than ever for a child or teenager to access life-threatening drugs like crystal meth, cocaine, heroine and opioids like fentanyl, and it’s up to parents and guardians to be the barrier between their kids and an accidental overdose. According to a KFF analysis, in 2023, 539 adolescents died from a fentanyl overdose. These

Cordonnier reflects on career on final day with fire department

April 4, 2025 1:47 pm Jenna Wilson

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Firefighting for the city of St. Joseph is a family tradition for retiring Fire Chief Kenny Cordonnier. The Cordonnier firefighting lineage in St. Joseph dates back to 1958 when Kenny’s father, Lawrence “Tink” Cordonnier, began his career with the St. Joseph Fire Department. “”Throughout the country, you’ll

Officials address dangers of Belt Highway speeding for motorcyclist

April 2, 2025 2:04 pm Jenna Wilson

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Since 2023, a motorcycle fatality has occurred along the Belt Highway each year, and St. Joseph police are taking note of the cause. As a member of the St. Joseph Police Department’s Traffic Unit, Sgt. James Tonn knows more than he’d like to about the devastating impact of a

Alabama Street/Route 59 intersection project delayed again

April 3, 2025 3:20 pm Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A major intersection improvement project planned for south St. Joseph will now begin in late April. Improvements at U.S. Route 59 and Alabama Street originally scheduled for April 1 have now been delayed until Monday, April 21, due to pre-construction utility work in the area. The $8.3 million project

One man in custody after multiple crashes

April 2, 2025 10:26 pm Crystal Olney

One driver was taken into custody by the St. Joseph Police Department after a hit-and-run crash Wednesday evening.