Buchanan County EMS honors the late Steve Groshong through post renaming
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) –Buchanan County EMS is hosting a renaming and dedication ceremony of Post 1 in honor of Steve Groshong. Â
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SJPD conducts targeted traffic enforcement in response to ‘side show’ event
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Police Department conducted a targeted enforcement operation in response to information received about a planned vehicle “side show” event on Saturday, July 19.
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Three people suffer serious injuries in DeKalb County crash
DEKALB COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A driver and two passengers suffered serious injuries due to a crash in DeKalb County just after 7:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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One man dead after hitting a deer in Andrew County
ANDREW COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One man is dead from being thrown off his motorcycle after hitting a deer in Andrew County on Friday evening.
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SJPD increases recruiting efforts through community involvement
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A National Ice Cream Day event at Kris and Kate’s also offered a chance for the St. Joseph Police Department to expand its team.
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SJPD conducts focused traffic enforcement operation
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In response to citizen concerns regarding roadway safety, the St. Joseph Police Department’s Traffic Unit conducted a focused traffic enforcement operation on the Belt Highway on Thursday, July 17.
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Local high school band to perform at National Night Out in St. JosephÂ
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A local high school band is preparing to take the big stage at the annual National Night Out event at Civic Center Park in downtown St. Joseph.
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St. Joseph Police respond to recent Walmart gun incidents
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph law enforcement is taking steps to ensure that stores like Walmart remain safe for the community following recent events.Â
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Improvements continue at U.S. Route 59 and Alabama Street intersection in South St. Joseph to ease traffic flow
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — An ongoing project to improve the intersection at U.S. Route 59 and Alabama Street, located in South St. Joseph, will head to phase two in August.
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St. Joseph Police Department hires new civilian officers to boost parking enforcement
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph is strengthening its parking enforcement capabilities with the hiring of two new positions designed to patrol city streets, efforts that will ramp up beginning next week.
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SJPD and EMS respond to vehicle crash Wednesday
ST. JOSEPH, MO (News-Press NOW) — Buchanan County EMS and the St. Joseph Police Department responded to a two-vehicle crash, resulting in minor injuries, around 3 p.m. on Wednesday at the corner of South 35th and Duncan Streets.
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Construction pushed back for concrete patching project on I-229 ramp
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Herzog Contracting Corp., working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, has delayed a concrete patching project on I-229.
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Buchanan County Sheriff’s department testing new public safety app
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Buchanan County Sheriff’s Department is testing a new mobile application designed to keep the public informed and alert.Â
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Community members encouraged to meet local law enforcement during ‘National Night Out’
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Area first responders and community leaders will be out and about during an annual “National Night Out” event to meet community members and foster community engagement.
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SJPD responds to shooting incident at South Belt Walmart
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Customers and employees evacuated the South Belt Walmart due to a reported shooting on Tuesday afternoon.
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I-229 double decker replacement project to begin in spring 2028
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph residents will see the start of a new season and a new era for highway transportation when spring of 2028 rolls around.
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One dead, one rescued in Cameron fire on Sunday
CAMERON, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One person is dead and one child is safe after being trapped inside a structure on fire on Sunday in Cameron, Missouri.
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SJFD warns of common fire dangers during summer months
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Following a string of recent fire-related calls, the St. Joseph Fire Department is urging residents to stay mindful of fire safety.
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Interstate 229 resurfacing project delayed to July 21
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A monthslong resurfacing project originally scheduled to begin next week on Interstate 229 in St. Joseph has been pushed back.
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New Buchanan County EMS facility opens in Downtown St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Community members gathered Friday morning to celebrate the official opening of the new Downtown EMS facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
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SJPD gives summer safety tips as the crime rate spikes up
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Summer months are widely known for being the season of vacation, outdoor fun, sunshine and swimming pools, but they also bring a spike in crime rates. Â
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Local fire captain retires after 28 years
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A longtime firefighter in St. Joseph will hang up his boots after nearly 30 years with the department.
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St. Joseph family starting over after apartment fire
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Two days after moving into their apartment at The Meadows, a St. Joseph family is starting from scratch following a fire that left them with nothing.
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SJPD conducts active shooter drill to strengthen police preparedness
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Police Department recently conducted a comprehensive active shooter training event designed to enhance officer readiness and improve community safety in the face of potential critical incidents.
Continue Reading Savannah man seriously injured in Andrew County crash
ANDREW COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A Savannah, Missouri man suffered serious injuries in a one-car Andrew County crash Wednesday. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the accident occurred at 5:45 p.m. on Business 71, four miles south of Savannah. A 37-year-old man from that town, driving south, went off the road and into the
Continue Reading Section of I-229 to be resurfaced
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Roadwork will begin on a section of Interstate 229 on Monday, July 14, where the road will be narrowed to one lane.
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St. Joseph Fire Department begins demolition for headquarters upgrade
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â Demolition has begun on a Downtown building that has stood vacant for more than three decades.
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Structure fire forces evacuations at St. Joseph apartment complex
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Tenants are navigating the aftermath after being displaced by a structure fire at the Meadows Apartments, located off South Leonard Road and Pickett.Â
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One dog dead following Tuesday afternoon house fire
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Fire Department worked the scene of a structure fire Tuesday in the area of South 19th and Olive Streets that killed one dog.
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St. Joseph Fire Department responds to large fire at Meadows Apartments
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph Firefighters battled a large structure fire that engulfed part of an apartment complex early Tuesday morning on South Leonard Road.
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