Crews work the scene of a fire
The St. Joseph Fire Department responded to a fire in the area of Sixth and Atchison streets Monday night.
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Buchanan County jail population reaching pre-pandemic levels
Buchanan County jail inmate population is on the rise
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Women increasingly on the frontlines as first responders
During Women’s History Month, female police officers, paramedics and firefighters continue to break barriers by showcasing their strength in a male-dominated field.
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Missouri State Highway Patrol checking buses during spring break
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is checking all school buses in St. Joseph to make sure they are functioning properly.
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SJPD pursuit policy surrounding stolen vehicles
Police lights flash at the scene of a police incident near the Sinclair gas station at Frederick Avenue and North 25th Street on Wednesday in St. Joseph.
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Sophisticated phone scam spoofs targeting the community
Buchanan County Sheriff Bill Puett works at his desk in his office. Recent scam attempts in Buchanan County have included people impersonating law enforcement and demanding money for arrest warrants they claim residents have, Puett said.
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Crash leaves two boys injured seriously
Two boys are in the hospital with serious injuries following a crash late Sunday north of Bethany, Missouri.
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City to keep traffic lights at Mitchell intersections
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Traffic lights on Mitchell Avenue at the intersections of 26th and 27th streets will remain in place upon recommendation from a recent traffic study carried out by the city. City officials and members of the St. Joseph Traffic Commission recently met to discuss the findings of several studies, including
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Hit-and-run snarls traffic near I-29 on-ramp in St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph Police are gathering information after a reported hit-and-run on Interstate 29 disrupted traffic for more than an hour this morning. The crash occurred around 10:21 a.m. after a red vehicle traveling north reportedly tried to merge into the right lane near the on-ramp from South 169 Highway
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Two men injured in Wednesday morning collision
A two-vehicle crash around 11:10 a.m. Wednesday in Andrew County resulted in multiple people injured.
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Two-week delay on start of Route 59 and Alabama project
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Work on a major South Side road project will begin a few weeks later than scheduled. Pre-construction utility work is delaying the start of an intersection improvement project at U.S. Route 59 and Alabama Street to Tuesday, April 1. The project was scheduled to start on March 18. Amino
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Woman found guilty in deadly I-229 wrong-way crash
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-PressNOW) — A St. Joseph woman charged in a fatal wrong-way crash on Interstate 229 last year has been found guilty of second-degree manslaughter. An emotional trial ended Friday with Circuit Judge Dan Kellogg convicting Katherine Deweese of 2nd degree involuntary manslaughter in the wrong-way crash that killed St. Joseph motorcyclist Ryan Coffman
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Police speak on spring break safety
Police warn motorists to keep safety in mind as spring break begins for many.
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St. Joseph pedestrian killed after being struck by vehicle
St. Joseph police are investigating after a pedestrian was killed walking near the North belt highway.
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Businesses looking to stay afloat after multiple break-ins
Local businesses are keeping busy despite a recent group of break-ins in the Downtown area.
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Buchanan County law enforcement seeking sign-ups for Joint Citizen’s Academy
SJPD is encouraging the community to sign up for Buchanan County’s annual Citizen’s Law enforcement Academy.
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Multiple downtown businesses broken into, SJPD investigating
Police are investigating after four downtown businesses were vandalized overnight on Sunday.
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Minnesota man arrested in Harrison County for stabbing
A police siren is shown in a file photo.
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MSHP shares weather response calls
MSHP shares total calls for hazardous winter weather conditions on the road.
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Crash on south end results in serious injuries for pedestrian
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph emergency crews responded to a vehicle crash near Lake Avenue and King Hill Avenue Monday afternoon. Emergency crews responded to the scene, located at King Hill Mart and Liquor gas station after a person was run over by his vehicle. According to St. Joseph Police Department Sergeant
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Family seeking justice, fatal hit-and-run remains unsolved
A St. Joseph family is seeking justice after their family member, Jason Goldesberry, was killed in a hit-and-run accident along St. Joseph Avenue on December 1, 2024.
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Cook Road bridge scheduled for roadside work
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri Department of Transportation has scheduled some roadside work for the Cook Road bridge on Wednesday, March 5. According to MoDOT, Cook Road will be narrowed to one lane for roadside work on Wednesday. Workers will be securing rocks at the east side of the bridge, which were
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Jails to be reimbursed at higher rate for housing inmates slated for state prisons
The Buchanan County Sheriff’s Department located at 501 Faraon St in St. Joseph
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Proposed bill targets child sex trafficking
Voices of Courage Child Advocacy Center, an agency serving children and families throughout Northwest Missouri, supports recent legislation that aims to increase penalties for child trafficking.
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Drug seizure completed in Nodaway County
A drug seizure from area law enforcement agencies resulted in three people being taken into custody and charged with possession.
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Andrew County law enforcement training at courthouse
The Andrew County Sheriff’s Office, along with other law enforcement agencies within the county, are refreshing their training this afternoon. According to the Andrew County Sheriff’s Office, the training is scheduled at 1 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 7, at the Andrew County Courthouse. The Sheriff would like to advise the public that anything seen or
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SJFD still investigating early morning fire
Emergency crews battled a fire in the the 200 block of N. Eighth St. on Monday morning. The St. Joseph Fire Department was called to the scene at about 5 a.m. Officials said the fire was isolated to one apartment on the third floor of the apartment building and that the Red Cross will house
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Construction on Alabama/Route 59 project to kick off in late March
Vehicles drive along the intersection of U.S. Route 59 on a bright and sunny day in August in South, St. Joseph.
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Traffic impacts announced with Route 59/Alabama St. project set for March 18
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — South Side residents and area travelers will see construction begin on March 18 on a multi-year project to reshape the intersection of Route 59 and Alabama Street. The first stage of the large-scale $8.3 million project is officially scheduled to begin on Tuesday, March 18, according to the Missouri Department of
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Northwest Missouri Drug task force holds annual meeting
The annual Northwest Missouri Drug Task Force meeting was held at the Buchanan County law enforcement center on Wednesday, February 26.
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