Public Safety

By Jenna Wilson With harvest season approaching, it’s an important time to teach children about farm safety. For 10 years, the St. Joseph Safety and Health Council has held the Safety Acres program to educate hundreds of elementary students in the St. Joseph School district on ways to prevent farm-related injuries. Safety Acres also addresses

By NewsPress Now The St. Joseph Police Department responded to a residence near the intersection of Walnut and S. 21st streets around 6:15 p.m. Friday. A News-Press NOW reporter saw four police cars in the area. Officers on the scene declined to comment at this time.  News-Press NOW will provide updates as they become available.

By NewsPress Now A 78-year-old who was flown to the hospital Tuesday for serious injuries after being ejected from his vehicle has died. Jerry Webb, of Kearney, Missouri, traveled off of Route H on Tuesday, hitting a stump that led to his truck overturning, according to Missouri State Highway Patrol crash reports. He was ejected

By Jenna Wilson A man was pronounced dead at Triumph Foods early Friday after he was run over by a truck. According to the St. Joseph Police Department, the incident occurred around 6:48 a.m. “One of them was driving what’s commonly known as a shag truck,” said Sgt. James Tonn with the police department. “And

By NewsPress Now Drivers may need to plan a detour around a main route into Maryville, Missouri, next week. Crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation will be replacing the traffic detection system at the intersection of Nodaway County U.S. Route 71, Business 71 and 282 Street in Maryville on Tuesday, Sept. 17 and Wednesday,

By NewsPress Now A 78-year-old man received serious injuries in a crash Tuesday afternoon near Kingston, Missouri. Jerry Webb of Kearney, Missouri, was flown to Truman Medical Center West after he drove off Route H two miles west of Kingston, hit a stump that caused his truck to overturn and was thrown from the vehicle

By Chris Fortune The Savannah police lieutenant charged in the death of a K-9 officer has been fired. The city’s board of aldermen voted to terminate Daniel Zeigler’s employment, officials announced Tuesday afternoon. Zeigler is charged with misdemeanor animal abuse in the death of the K-9, Horus, in June. A probable cause statement filed in

By NewsPress Now A 17-year-old was seriously injured after traveling off the roadway Monday morning and striking several objects. The teen was northbound on U.S. Route 69, 3 miles south of Cameron, around 9:30 a.m. when he traveled off the road and down an embankment, according to Missouri State Highway Patrol crash reports. He then

By Jenna Wilson Police are warning residents to take precautions and remain vigilant as stolen license plates continue to be a frequent issue in St. Joseph. Offenders often remove the front or rear plate from a vehicle that’s usually parked on the street and in some thefts, both plates are taken, police said. “It’s something

By Jenna Wilson St. Joseph police responded to a crash near the 1400 block of Noyes Boulevard Monday afternoon after a driver struck a child riding his e-bike. According to the St. Joseph Police Department, around 3 p.m. on Monday, a boy was riding his bike south on North Noyes down the sidewalk when a

By Leah Rainwater September is National Weather Preparedness Month and the American Red Cross is encouraging everyone to take precautions in case of extreme weather. “Disasters can happen at any time, often without warning, changing lives forever in just minutes,” said JoAnn Woody, executive director of Red Cross Greater Kansas City and Northwest Missouri. “As

By NewsPress Now A 60-year-old woman was hospitalized with serious injuries after a crash Friday afternoon just north of St. Joseph. William White, 46, of Helena, Missouri, was traveling north on U.S. Route 169 in a 2015 Chevrolet pick-up truck. Yalena Olivares, 60, of St. Joseph, was traveling north on Woodbine Road and attempted to

By Jenna Wilson A 24-year-old man is in critical condition after he “severely injured himself” as a St. Joseph police officer provided him transportation for a non-criminal situation Thursday night.  According to a release from police Capt. Jeff Wilson, shortly after the ride began around 10:30 p.m., the man seriously harmed himself, resulting in a

By NewsPress Now A resurfacing project that starts Monday will slow drivers on U.S. Route 59 in Northwest Missouri. Herzog Contracting Corp., working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, will resurface a portion of Route 59 from the intersection of Missouri Route 46 near Fairfax in Atchison County to the intersection of Holt County Route

By Jenna Wilson Becoming a police officer is a process and a part of that process is giving recruits a taste of the job’s physical demands. With 18 vacant officer positions that need to be filled, the St. Joseph police department is giving officer hopefuls a closer look at what becoming an officer takes in

By Jenna Wilson Celebratory gunfire now is prohibited statewide thanks to a new safety law signed by Missouri Gov. Mike Parson Senate Bill 754, also known as Blair’s Law, took effect on Aug. 28 after one Kansas City family fought for years for a legislative change following the death of Blair S. Lane, who was

By Kendra Simpson Last week, an assault on a law enforcement animal was considered property damage. As of Aug. 28, it is punishable by seven years of incarceration and a fine of $10,000 thanks to Max’s Law. On July 9, Gov. Mike Parson approved legislation enacting Max’s Law, strengthening the penalties for harming or killing

By Ashley Luthans August 31 is National Overdose Awareness Day, calling attention to the problems of addiction and overdose. Dr. Robert Corder has worked with addiction patients for the past seven years at the Samaritan Counseling Center.  Corder shared that educating both children and adults is crucial in helping with the addiction and overdose problem. 

By Jazmine Knight Labor Day weekend is a great time to unwind, enjoy the sun and have fun with family and friends, but being mindful of risks is important to ensure everyone stays safe.  Some popular Labor Day traditions include grilling with friends and family, enjoying a relaxing day at the lake or even traveling.

By NewsPress Now A Trenton, Missouri, police officer is being recognized for service to the community. Sgt. Jeb Walker received the 2024 Enoch B. Morelock Award, which is presented annually by the U.S. Attorney’s Office Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee. He received the recognition of outstanding moral character, service to law enforcement and service to the

By Charles Christian While fleeing from police has always come with consequences, a new law that went into effect this week adds harsher penalties for those who choose to lead police on a chase. Valentine’s Law was signed by Gov. Mike Parson earlier this year and officially went into effect on Aug. 28 across the

By Jenna Wilson An Atchison, Kansas, woman faces multiple charges including first-degree murder after fleeing from police and crashing her vehicle, which led to the death of her 17-month-old son. The incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 25 when the Atchison Police Department was notified of a vehicle that crashed into a wall in

By Jenna Wilson The St. Joseph Police Department is investigating a robbery that happened last weekend. According to a press release from the St. Joseph Police Department, officers responded to a home around 4:15 a.m. Saturday at 4505 Wilshire Drive after a resident reported that two unknown individuals approached him as he arrived home then

By NewsPress Now The FBI is asking for help in locating a man who robbed a bank in July in Lawrence, Kansas. The man entered the bank with a black bag and demanded cash from a teller at about 9:20 a.m. on July 2 at the Bank of America located at 900 Ohio St. in

By Chris Fortune The Missouri Attorney General’s office is nearing a decision in the case involving the death of Savannah K-9 officer Horus. News-Press NOW reached out to the attorney general’s office Wednesday, and officials said they still are reviewing the case but should have a decision soon. The Missouri State Highway Patrol completed its