Fire crews contain garage blaze, no injuries reported
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW)Â —Â The St. Joseph Fire Department responded to a garage fire around 4 p.m. Wednesday in the area of Fern Drive and Ferndale Avenue.
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Fire investigator provides update on Friday’s residential structure fire
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Fire Department is working the scene of a structure fire Friday evening on North 24th Street.
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One person sent to the hospital with injuries following crash
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A crash between an electric bicycle and a car Thursday afternoon sent one person to the hospital and temporarily blocked off one lane of traffic on King Hill Avenue.
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Local law enforcement launches online sexual assault reporting tool
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â The Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office’s new ‘Seek Then Speak’ program has just been announced as a new online resource for sexual assault victims.
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Parker McCollum concert to bring crowd of fans to Downtown St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Downtown St. Joseph will be lively with fans of one well-known country singer.
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Safety officials remind drivers to be cautious of deer on roadways
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Area drivers may come across deer while traveling during peak months for activity, like October and November.
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Several MU parents voice concerns and call for plan of action from the university, records show
Several parents of University of Missouri students are growing worried about sending their children off to school in Columbia, records show.
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Lathrop man injured in Clinton County crash
A Lathrop, Missouri man suffered serious injuries in a utility task vehicle crash Wednesday night.
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Five injured in single-vehicle crash
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Five people were injured in a single-vehicle crash two miles west of Stewartsville, Missouri, on Wednesday afternoon.
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Topeka man injured in Platte County semi-truck crash
PLATTE COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A Topeka, Kansas man went to the hospital after flipping a semi-truck in Platte County Tuesday.
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I-229 ramps to close temporarily for roadwork
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Ramps along Interstate 229 will be closed for a short period of time due to a road resurfacing project.
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SJPD reports results of joint enforcement operation
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Police Department and Missouri State Highway Patrol made multiple arrests during a recent joint enforcement operation aimed at improving community safety.
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Waynesville man injured in one-vehicle Harrison County crash
HARRISON COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A Waynesville, Missouri, man was taken to the hospital after a one-vehicle crash Monday in Harrison County.
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SJSD School Bus runs in to pickup truck on Belt Highway
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A school bus full of kids ran into a pickup truck just after 3 p.m. on Monday.
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Fire Prevention Week focuses on lithium-ion battery safety in homes
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Oct. 5 marked the start of Fire Prevention Week, signaling homeowners to go over certain fire safety protocols.
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Child seriously injured in Harrison County dirt bike crash
HARRISON COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A child was taken to the hospital after a dirt bike crash in Harrison County Sunday. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the crash occurred around 4:25 p.m. in a pasture near the intersection of Route T and 182nd Street, a mile south of Blythedale, Missouri. An 11-year-old boy
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Driver’s exam offices in St. Joseph, statewide to close Oct. 13 for Columbus Day
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Residents hoping to test and obtain their driver’s license or permit will have to wait an extra day this month.
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Five injured in three-car Clinton County crash
CLINTON COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Five people went to the hospital after a three-car Clinton County collision Thursday. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the crash occurred around 6:55 p.m. at the intersection of Missouri Route 116 and U.S. Route 169, about 3 miles southeast of Gower, Missouri. A 59-year-old Jefferson City woman driving
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One dead after DeKalb County crash
DEKALB COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A Cameron, Missouri, man is dead after a one-car crash near that town Wednesday morning.
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SJFD begins structural fire training at MoWest
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Fire Department is conducting its structural fire training.
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Annual ‘Respect the Law’ banquet honors law enforcement
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — On Thursday evening, the Optimist Clubs of St. Joseph hosted its 11th annual Respect the Law banquet.
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Sidewalk reconstruction project kicks off at Joyce Raye Patterson Senior Center
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Local seniors will see new and improved pathways constructed for a popular activity center in Downtown St. Joseph.
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Benton High School goes on precautionary soft lockdown
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — According to the St. Joseph Police Department, Benton High School went on a soft lockdown on Thursday due to a parental threat.
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SJPD invites community to participate in ride-along program
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Police Department is inviting community members to check out its Citizen Ride-Along Program.Â
Continue Reading MoDOT temporarily closes westbound U.S. Route 36 to I-229 southbound ramp
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation will close the ramp from U.S. Route 36 westbound to Interstate 229 southbound for concrete repairs.
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SJPD introduces new program for youth interested in law enforcement Â
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â The St. Joseph Police Department is launching a new Police Explorer program for the community.Â
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Section of I-229 to be resurfaced
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — An Interstate 229 resurfacing project is scheduled to take place beginning Thursday, Oct. 2.
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Three juveniles seriously injured in Clinton County crash
CLINTON COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Three juveniles were seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash, which occurred in Clinton County on Friday, Sept. 19.
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Three people arrested for multiple St. Joseph crimes
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â Three people were taken into custody on Friday morning in relation to multiple crimes throughout St. Joseph.
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SJFD launches a new alert system to improve emergency response
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Fire Department has implemented a new alerting system that speeds up the dispatching of emergency calls.
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