Police investigating shooting at N. Belt Walmart
St. Joseph police investigate a shooting at the N. Belt Walmart Sunday morning.
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Buchanan County Drug Strike Force outlines goals for the year
Overdose deaths in Missouri have dropped over the years, however, that will not impact the fight against drug use in the St. Joseph community. Buchanan County’s Drug Strike Force Captain Shawn Collie said despite the number of overdose deaths declining there is still work to be done. “We’re making cases every day, unfortunately, there’s always individuals
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SJPD investigates building collapse at Tenth, Patee streets
The St. Joseph Police Department is investigating a building collapse on the corner of 10th and Patee streets that happened on Monday evening, Jan. 27. Assistant Fire Chief, Jamey McVicker told News-Press NOW on Tuesday, Jan. 28, the protocol for when they first arrived on the scene. “We had a regular response, which is about
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Emergency management invites community to weather spotting training
The National Weather Service for Kansas City and Pleasant Hill, Missouri, the Buchanan County Emergency Management Department and the St. Joseph Emergency Management Department are hosting the weather spotting training at 7 p.m. on Feb. 13 at Grace Calvary Chapel, located at 5103 S. 50th St.
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Traffic accident shuts down lane on I-29 Friday afternoon
St. Joseph law enforcement responded to an injury traffic accident, shutting down a lane on I-29.
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MoDOT postpones U.S. Route 36 pavement repairs
The Missouri Department of Transportation has postponed the roadwork scheduled to begin on Tuesday, Feb. 4, in Livingston County. According to MoDOT, the pavement repairs on U.S. Route 36 in Livingston County which were scheduled to begin on Tuesday have been postponed until the spring. The contractor, Magruder Paving, LLC has postponed the project until
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City officials and property staff, updates on recent building collapse
Property management with Jasack Property and a St. Joseph, Missouri -Official have updates about the recent building collapse at 10th and Patee streets. Juston Carr, Property Maintenance Manager with the City of St. Joseph, said the future of the building does not look promising as too much damage has taken place. “What I’ve seen now is
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Subject arrested overnight
A SJPD SRT made an arrest overnight
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Modern home materials drive faster fire response times
Fire department response times have gotten faster, largely due to the kinds of materials used in home construction and home appliances. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, many of today’s structures can develop from a small flame to a large fire in three to five minutes. Jamey McVicker, St. Joseph Fire Department assistant chief, said
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MSHP working through dozens of crashes from slick roads
Icy pavement is making for a busy morning for the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
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Citizens Law Enforcement Academy now accepting applications
Dozens of Buchanan County residents sit in the Law Enforcement Center as St. Joseph Police give their introductory presentation for the Joint Citizens Academy.
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I-229 southbound to I-29 northbound ramp closure
A ramp from Interstate 229 to Interstate 29 will be closed next week for repair work. Missouri Department of Transportation crews will close the ramp and bridge from I-229 southbound to I-29 northbound south of St. Joseph for bridge approach repairs on Wednesday, Feb. 5. The ramp will be closed from 8 a.m. to 4
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Fees for Inmate phone calls could be limited by bill
A proposed Missouri bill by State Senator Rusty Black would limit the rate inmates pay to make phone calls.
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Buchanan County law enforcement agencies issue statements on their roles with ICE
Buchanan County law enforcement agencies issue statements on their roles with ICE amid the Trump administrations crackdown on immigration.
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MoDOT warns no access to or from Karnes Road, Belt Highway
The Missouri Department of Transportation shared on Monday morning that drivers need to find alternate routes to Belt Highway instead of accessing Karnes Road. MoDOT sent a press release to News-Press NOW on Monday, Jan. 27: “The intersection of U.S. Route 169 (Belt Highway) and Karnes Road in St. Joseph is closed due to a
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Officer on leave as investigation continues in shooting
A St. Joseph Police Department officer involved in the Jan. 31 shooting incident is on administrative leave as an investigation continues.
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Roadwork planned next week for Atchison, Nodaway counties in Missouri
The Missouri Department of Transportation released some planned roadwork for several Northwest Missouri counties for next week, including Atchison and Nodaway counties. In Atchison County, MoDOT will be patching potholes on U.S. Route 136 from the Brownville Bridge to Route M on January 28 and 29. In Nodaway County, Route NN at the Platte River
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No injuries reported in train derailment Monday night
No injuries were reported in a train derailment around 9 p.m. Monday near the area of Route 759 and Oak Street in St. Joseph. Local authorities are asking residents to avoid the area as cleanup efforts get underway. “Upon arrival, I walked up to the engine and it appeared that they hit a broken piece
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MoDOT released planned roadwork for Feb. 3 to Feb. 9
The Missouri Department of Transportation has scheduled roadwork for several counties in Northwest Missouri for the week of Feb. 3 through Feb. 9. In Andrew County, MoDOT crews are performing bridge maintenance along Route C at the One Hundred and Two River Bridge, work began on Sunday, Feb. 2 and will run until Thursday, Feb.
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Body identified from house fire last week
The St. Joseph Police Department has identified a body found at the 4500 block of Badger Street last week.
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Sheriff warns against new scammer calls
The Buchanan County, Missouri, Sheriff’s Office took to social media on Tuesday morning to once again remind citizen about scam phone calls.
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Missouri Highway Patrol sees DWI arrests increase in 2024
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is placing an increased focus on driving down the number of DWI incidents statewide in 2025.
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Atchison standoff ends with suspect shot, hostage freed
Multiple shots were fired at an Atchison Police vehicle during a 9-hour armed standoff Friday evening that came to an end early Saturday.
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A Safe Haven: Andrew County installs baby box
With the help of surrounding law enforcement agencies and community members from near and far, the Andrew County Community Builders reached their goal of $40,000 to bring a Safe Haven Baby Box to Northwest Missouri.
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Law enforcement reminding drivers to remain hands free
It has been less than a month since Missouri’s Hands-Free Law went into effect and law enforcement are continuing to see distracted driving. The grace period is over for the Missouri law banning cellphone use while driving. The Siddens-Bening Hands-Free Law went into effect in August 2024 and was enforced in January this year, meaning
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Highway patrol warns against road rage following recent incidents
Law enforcement officers are cautioning drivers to avoid engaging in road-rage situations which can lead to a fatal outcome.
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Fire crews attend powerline training with Evergy
Local firefighters attended a training conducted by Evergy on Wednesday morning which focused on power lines. The training offered a refresher on how to properly respond to emergencies involving overhead and underground power lines, including dig-ins and downed power lines from storms. The goal was for first responders to learn how to keep themselves safe
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SJPD captain selected Platte City police chief
St. Joseph police Capt. Jeff Wilson will become the new police chief in Platte City, Missouri, in April.
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Police using Flock cameras to put the brakes on crime
The St. Joseph police department is the latest agency to utilize flock cameras around the city, in effort to combat crime.
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It was a busy year for the St. Joseph Fire Department in 2024
According to its annual report, the St. Joseph Fire Department responded to 16,061 calls in 2024. These calls included fire emergencies, medical calls, and fire safety inspections. This is a faint decrease from 2023 when the fire department responded to 16,082 calls for service. While the St. Joseph Fire Department saw a slight decrease in
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