Public Safety Archives

Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety opens grant funds to help reduce injuries and fatalities

June 14, 2025 11:00 am News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One Missouri program aims to help reduce injuries and fatalities on the road through grant funds.

Law enforcement urges parents to help keep juvenile crime low this summer

June 13, 2025 11:52 am Jenna Wilson

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — With students spending more time out of the classroom, the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging parents to help combat juvenile crime through open communication and early reporting.

MDC releases updated statement on future of Pigeon Hill shooting range, community reacts

June 11, 2025 3:52 pm Jenna Wilson

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri Department of Conservation’s announcement of the indefinite closure of the Pigeon Hill shooting range has sparked controversy among community members.

Ramps to close for scrub seal project

June 11, 2025 11:22 am Crystal Olney

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Motorists will need to seek alternates routes as the Missouri Department of Transportation is set to close ramps on Route 36 as part of an ongoing project.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving partners with Reed Chevrolet to end impaired driving

June 10, 2025 10:00 am News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Kansas City is partnering with one local car dealership for a Test Drive Event aimed at ending impaired driving.

Safety concerns close local shooting range to public use

June 9, 2025 6:44 pm News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri Department of Conservation announces the indefinite closure of shooting ranges at Pigeon Hill Conservation Area to the public.

Buchanan County Jail introduces tablets for inmates

June 9, 2025 12:33 pm Jenna Wilson

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Buchanan County Jail has started rolling out tablets to inmates as part of a new initiative to improve communication.

Artist speaks out after client scammed by fraudulent tattoo page

June 8, 2025 12:19 pm Jenna Wilson

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A local tattoo shop is warning the public about fraudulent social media accounts after a client was scammed out of money for tattoo services.

Missouri eyes free college tuition for public safety personnel and dependents

June 6, 2025 3:40 pm Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — New legislation headed for the governor’s desk would provide free tuition in Missouri for a wide-range of public safety personnel if approved, a new tool designed to address staffing shortages and boost recruitment. Senate Bill 71, sponsored by Sen. David Gregory, R-St. Louis, would provide college tuition awards for

No injuries reported in mobile home structure fire Friday morning

June 6, 2025 8:39 am News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Fire Department is still investigating the cause of a structure fire that engulfed one mobile home at a trailer park near South 36th Street and Pickett Road Friday morning. No injuries were reported in the fire according to Battalion Chief Mike Wacker. The fire occurred at

Buchanan County EMS program aims to tackle paramedic shortage

June 4, 2025 4:59 pm Jenna Wilson

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Buchanan County EMS paramedic program is helping trainees succeed while also easing emergency service staffing shortages.

St. Joseph mother charged in fatal DWI crash with child passenger

June 3, 2025 11:48 am Jenna Wilson

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Charges have been filed against a St. Joseph woman following a wrong-way crash that killed a St. Joseph man in Andrew County.

St. Joseph man dead after jumping off Riverside Road bridge over Highway 36

June 2, 2025 4:27 pm News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A St. Joseph man is dead after jumping off of the Riverside Road bridge over eastbound Highway 36 on Sunday night.

Local jail tightens security amid nationwide inmate escapes

June 2, 2025 3:38 pm Jenna Wilson

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As inmate escapes make national headlines, Buchanan County authorities are emphasizing their commitment to maintaining strong jail security.

Crash at Cook Road and St. Joseph Avenue sends two to hospital

June 2, 2025 12:24 pm Jenna Wilson

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle collision near the intersection of Cook Road and St. Joseph Avenue Monday morning, involving a cement truck and a silver SUV.

Crews respond to structure fire

May 30, 2025 4:41 am Crystal Olney

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Fire Department worked the scene of a structure fire early Friday morning in the area of South 19th and Belle streets. Firefighters confirmed the structure was empty and was condemned. When News-Press NOW was on the scene around 4 a.m. Friday, firefighters were working to put

Fire crews offer safety tips ahead of summer

May 30, 2025 1:18 pm Jenna Wilson

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — From outdoor fire safety to water precautions, firefighters are reminding residents to make safety a priority this summer.

Andrew County earns Blue Shield designation

June 1, 2025 11:00 am Crystal Olney

ANDREW COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Andrew County Sheriff’s Office received the Missouri Blue Shield designation for the community’s commitment to improving public safety.

Arrest made in 19-year-old murder with help from local law enforcement

May 29, 2025 4:56 pm Jenna Wilson

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Northwest Missouri law enforcement played a key role in the recent arrest of a man accused of killing his wife nearly two decades ago in Georgia.

Two injured in Daviess County crash

May 29, 2025 2:08 am News-Press NOW

Two people were injured in a two-car Daviess County crash Wednesday. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the crash occurred around 12:21 p.m. on Missouri Route 6, just east of Missouri Route 190 and north of Jamesport. A 45-year-old Trenton, Missouri man rear-ended a 62-year-old Gallatin, Missouri woman stopped in traffic attempting to turn. An

Summer driving courses return to St. Joseph for teens

May 28, 2025 5:01 pm Jenna Wilson

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The first session of teen summer driving courses in St. Joseph is set to begin next week.

One dead, two seriously injured after Country Club crash

May 28, 2025 1:53 am News-Press NOW

One person is dead, and two are seriously injured after a crash in Country Club, Missouri Tuesday. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, the crash occurred around 3:36 p.m. on Business Loop 29, or U.S. 59 Highway, at John Glenn Road in Country Club. A 37-year-old St. Joseph woman driving south with

Kansas City woman sentenced for COVID-19 scheme

May 26, 2025 12:00 pm News-Press NOW

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A Kansas City woman was sentenced in federal court today for filing a false claim as part of a scheme to fraudulently receive approximately $62,811.75 in COVID-19 relief funds from the government.

Platte County recognized as Blue Shield community

May 26, 2025 11:30 am Leah Rainwater

PLATTE, CO., Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri Department of Public Safety has recognized Platte County as a Blue Shield Community in recognition of Platte County’s commitment to Public Safety.

SJPD makes quick arrest following Thursday night stabbing

May 23, 2025 2:45 pm News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Police Department was able to capture and arrest a suspect who fled the scene of a stabbing on Thursday evening.

St. Joseph Police clarify shooting reports in 2025

May 23, 2025 1:39 pm Jenna Wilson

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) –While more than 100 shooting incidents have been reported in St. Joseph since the beginning of the year, fewer than half have been linked to violent crime, according to the St. Joseph Police Department.

Water main burst blocks off Messanie Street

May 21, 2025 1:39 pm Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Messanie and 8th Streets have been closed off due to a water main line bursting.

MSHP Troop H rolls out new ‘Ghost’ Patrol Cars

May 21, 2025 11:41 am Jenna Wilson

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri State Highway Patrol is rolling out its new ‘ghost graphic’ vehicles, just in time for Memorial Day weekend, urging drivers to prioritize safety.

MSHP sets Memorial Day counting period, gives safety advice

May 21, 2025 11:24 am News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri State Highway Patrol announced it has set the Memorial Day weekend counting period and offers safety advice to holiday travelers.

Northwest Missouri routes to see scrub seal work

May 21, 2025 11:21 am Leah Rainwater

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri Department of Transportation has announced scrub seal work and dates along different Northwest Missouri routes.