Public Safety

By Jenna Wilson An illegal narcotic on the streets that could lead to amputation has been surfacing in St. Joseph for over a year now, and officials are cautioning the community, especially because Narcan won’t be able to reverse the effects. “Xylazine is an animal tranquilizer,” said Shawn Collie, Buchanan County drug strike Captain. “We

By Jenna Wilson Many in the community are gearing up for St. Patrick’s Day weekend and looking forward to celebrating at local bars, but all of that shouldn’t come without keeping safety in mind. “This is a great weekend to have fun and we expect and hope everyone has a great time,” said Sgt. James

By NewsPress Now Avoid the area of Frederick Avenue and 36th Street as police and EMS are on the scene of a crash. Injuries are unknown at this time, but a second ambulance is now on the scene. We’ll provide updates as they become available.

By NewsPress Now A 25-year-old man was injured seriously in a crash late Thursday in Worth County, four miles east of Denver, Missouri. Matthew D. Marshall, 25, of Princeton, Missouri, was eastbound on State Route M in a 2004 Chevrolet Colorado just before midnight when the vehicle began skidding. He traveled off the south side of

By Riley Funk As the weather continues to warm up, conservation experts are advising lovers of the outdoors to take precautions to protect themselves from ticks. There are several native species of ticks in the area including the American dog, lone star and deer ticks. Kelsey Gillenwater, Buchanan County conservation agent, said ticks are common

By Jenna Wilson Loss of sleep after daylight saving time over the weekend could increase the risk of dozing off behind the wheel, which presents serious risks to everyone on the roads. According to an AAA report, drowsy driving made up an estimated 18% of traffic deaths between 2017 and 2021, resulting in nearly 30,000

By NewsPress Now Two men sustained serious injuries in a crash early Saturday morning in Buchanan County, four miles north of Gower, Missouri. Kurtis E. Nelson, 22, of Stewartsville, Missouri, was southbound on Southeast 140th Road around 1:19 a.m. when he lost control of a 2018 Ram 250. The vehicle traveled off the east side

By Chris Fortune Spring break is when many families choose to go on vacation, leaving houses vacant and more vulnerable to break-ins, but police say there are steps you can take to keep your home safe. One of the most common mistakes someone can make is announcing a vacation on social media. Oversharing vacation details

By Jenna Wilson While working in law enforcement isn’t always easy, women of the St. Joseph Police Department take pride in serving the city. Ashley Nagle has been working at the St. Joseph Police Department as an officer for nearly 10 years. A lot of history remains in the building of this police department for

By NewsPress Now A 29-year-old man was hospitalized for serious injuries after a single-vehicle crash early Wednesday just south of Maryville, Missouri. Thomas Howard, of Parnell, Missouri, was eastbound on County Road 268 in a 2018 Buick Enclave when he failed to navigate an intersection and went off the side of the road, according to

By Riley Funk Local emergency experts are encouraging families to be proactive in developing safety plans for severe weather situations. The recommendation falls in line with Severe Weather Preparedness Week, a time that highlights the importance of staying ready for natural disasters, including how to receive weather information when those situations arise. The National Weather

By NewsPress Now The St. Joseph Police Department is asking the community for any information after a statue was stolen from the Corby Pond area. ”The statue from the area of Corby Pond (2202 Northeast Parkway) was stolen sometime between March 1, 2024 and March 4, 2024,” Capt. Jeff Wilson said in a statement. “We

By NewsPress Now About 5,700 St. Joseph customers will be without water overnight Thursday into Friday as system valves are replaced.  Missouri American Water crews are working in the area of 18th and Highly streets. Work requiring a service interruption will begin about 9 p.m. Thursday and be completed by 6 a.m. Friday.  The interruption is taking

By NewsPress Now An 18-year-old sustained serious injuries after being ejected from a motorcycle during a crash Tuesday in Holt County, three miles south of Forest City, Missouri. Austin D. St. Ama, 18, of St. Joseph, was traveling west on U.S. Highway 159 at about 12:45 p.m. when a deer entered the roadway. St. Ama

By Chris Fortune Three people were taken to the hospital with moderate injuries following a three-vehicle crash on St. Joseph Avenue on Tuesday afternoon. The accident happened near Middleton Street, and several emergency crews responded to the scene. Police asked drivers to avoid the area. “A Dodge pickup was in the front, going straight northbound

By Jenna Wilson Teenagers will have a chance to learn from the experts before they take their driver’s tests thanks to the St. Joseph Safety and Health Council’s summer driving courses. Registration is now open for the two summer sessions. The first session runs from 8 a.m. to noon on June 3-7, with driving times

By Jenna Wilson Buchanan County Sheriff Bill Puett formally announced his plans to seek reelection as sheriff in 2024. Puett said during his seven years leading the department, he’s accomplished and will continue to accomplish many of the goals he set forth in the beginning. This includes engaging with the community, enhancing training for fellow

By NewsPress Now A Ridgeway, Missouri, woman and juvenile suffered injuries in a single-vehicle crash around 3:26 p.m. Thursday in Harrison County. Angelina Dull Knife, 66, of Ridgeway, was southbound on Interstate 35 near mile marker 95, three miles north of Bethany, Missouri, when the vehicle traveled off the west side of the roadway. The

By Jenna Wilson St. Joseph Police Chief Paul Luster and other members of the police department gathered with community members on Thursday, offering open conversation and a chance for residents to express concerns. The open forum held at Hazel’s Downtown coffee shop marked the second “Coffee with the Chief” event held this year, alongside other

By NewsPress Now Those who drive in the area near the Webster Learning Center and Mt. Mora Cemetery should be aware of an upcoming road closure. The intersection of North 18th and Highly streets will close to all traffic for replacement of water valves beginning Monday, Feb. 26. Work is expected to last approximately two

By New-Press NOW A St. Joseph School District school bus collided with a city street-sweeping vehicle at the intersection of Noyes Boulevard and Faraon Street on Thursday morning. The St. Joseph Police Department confirmed a school bus rear-ended a city street-sweeping vehicle that was stopped at the intersection around 8:30 a.m. The school bus was

By NewsPress Now A boil advisory for about 9,200 St. Joseph customers has been lifted. Missouri American Water officials said Thursday morning that water is now safe to drink without taking precautionary measures. The boil advisory was issued Tuesday after a contractor hit a water main, causing low-pressure issues. Several schools and some civic facilities

By NewsPress Now One person was taken to Mosaic Life Care on Wednesday night after a crash between a motorcycle and a car on South Belt Highway.  St. Joseph police told News-Press NOW that the motorcyclist was traveling north on the Belt Highway when it struck a car turning into Tractor Supply Co. at 3027