Buchanan County Jail introduces tablets for inmatesÂ
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.
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Artist speaks out after client scammed by fraudulent tattoo pageÂ
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.
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Missouri eyes free college tuition for public safety personnel and dependents
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
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No injuries reported in mobile home structure fire Friday morning
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
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Buchanan County EMS program aims to tackle paramedic shortage
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Buchanan County EMS paramedic program is helping trainees succeed while also easing emergency service staffing shortages.Â
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St. Joseph mother charged in fatal DWI crash with child passenger
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.
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St. Joseph man dead after jumping off Riverside Road bridge over Highway 36
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.
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Local jail tightens security amid nationwide inmate escapesÂ
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As inmate escapes make national headlines, Buchanan County authorities are emphasizing their commitment to maintaining strong jail security.Â
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Crash at Cook Road and St. Joseph Avenue sends two to hospital
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.
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Crews respond to structure fire
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
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Fire crews offer safety tips ahead of summer
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — From outdoor fire safety to water precautions, firefighters are reminding residents to make safety a priority this summer.
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Andrew County earns Blue Shield designation
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.
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Arrest made in 19-year-old murder with help from local law enforcement
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.
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Two injured in Daviess County crash
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
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Summer driving courses return to St. Joseph for teens
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The first session of teen summer driving courses in St. Joseph is set to begin next week.
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One dead, two seriously injured after Country Club crash
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
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Kansas City woman sentenced for COVID-19 scheme
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.
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Platte County recognized as Blue Shield community
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.
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SJPD makes quick arrest following Thursday night stabbing
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.
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St. Joseph Police clarify shooting reports in 2025
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.
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Water main burst blocks off Messanie Street
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Messanie and 8th Streets have been closed off due to a water main line bursting.
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MSHP Troop H rolls out new ‘Ghost’ Patrol Cars
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.Â
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MSHP sets Memorial Day counting period, gives safety advice
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.
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Northwest Missouri routes to see scrub seal work
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri Department of Transportation has announced scrub seal work and dates along different Northwest Missouri routes.
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Drivers to see detours from Messanie Street for water line replacement
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Messanie Street will close to traffic for several hours on Thursday and Friday for a water service line replacement.
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Law enforcement supports Special Olympics with fundraising race
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Police agencies came together Tuesday for the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics.
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New Buchanan County EMS facility is safer, more spacious
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â Construction is nearly complete on the new Buchanan County EMS facility in Downtown St. Joseph.Â
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One dead in multi-vehicle crash on Missouri Route 6
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A 49-year-old woman is dead following a four-vehicle crash Monday on Missouri Route 6, near Bessie Ellison Elementary.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Law enforcement personnel responded to a multi-vehicle crash Monday evening on Missouri Route 6, near Bessie Ellison Elementary.
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Felony charge dropped against Central activities director, David Lau
Collier County, Fla. (News-Press NOW) — During the first day of trial, a felony charge against Central High School activities director, David Lau, has been dropped.
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