Public Safety

By Marcus Clem The nonviolent taking of valuable property requires cooperative witnesses, hard work by law enforcement and a little bit of luck to resolve. Such efforts seem to be paying off, based on 2023 data. The Council on Criminal Justice, an Atlanta research firm, found residential burglary in select cities across the country fell

By Jenna Wilson Extreme weather conditions are driving home the need to have an emergency kit for your vehicle and home. Recent cold temperatures may have some people wanting to stay indoors, which is the safe option, but if you find yourself on the road during icy conditions it’s best if you’re prepared. “It’s always

By Jenna Wilson Cities across the U.S. are feeling the effects of homelessness, and St. Joseph is no exception, which is why agencies across the area are working to find solutions and uplift resources for those in need. Jodi Flurry, director of community investment for the United Way of Greater St. Joseph, said the increase

By Riley Funk With winter weather here to stay, safety experts are reminding drivers to take it slow during icy and hazardous conditions. Frank Till, executive director for the St. Joseph Safety Council, said drivers will need to have a great deal of patience, especially when using the brakes and the accelerator. “When we’re driving

By NewsPress Now A teen girl was injured seriously Monday evening in Livingston County when her truck collided head-on with another vehicle. The 16-year-old Bogard, Missouri, resident, whose name was not released by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, was going north at 6:30 p.m. on U.S. 65 about eight miles south of Chillicothe when she

By NewsPress Now Snowy roads were a factor in the death of a 67-year-old man killed Monday evening in a one-vehicle accident in Daviess County. Robert Henderson of Coffey, Missouri, was driving south on Missouri 13 about five miles south of Coffey when he lost control in the snow, rolled down an embankment and struck

By Jenna Wilson Drivers are being cautioned to take extra safety precautions while traveling as winter weather rolls in. The Missouri Department of Transportation is monitoring roadway conditions this week as a Winter Weather Advisory was issued by the National Weather Service. Snowfall, which started early Monday morning in St. Joseph, is expected to continue

By NewsPress Now Two people suffered injuries when their car crashed while the driver was fleeing from emergency vehicles Friday afternoon in Clinton County. Jason Pressley, 46, of Kansas City, Missouri, was driving south in the northbound lanes of Interstate 35 at about 4 p.m. on Jan. 5 when he exited into the Holt rest

By NewsPress Now Two people suffered injuries when their car crashed while the driver was fleeing from emergency vehicles Friday afternoon in Clinton County. Jason Pressley, 46, of Kansas City, Missouri, was driving south in the northbound lanes of Interstate 35 at about 4 p.m. on Jan. 5 when he exited into the Holt rest

By Riley Funk Law enforcement officials are emphasizing the dangers of human trafficking and what parents can look out for during the month of January. January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and Sgt. Shane Hux of the Missouri State Highway Patrol said trafficking is a big concern for parents, especially parents of teenagers. “(For victims),

By Jenna Wilson Drug use among teens continues to be a concern nationwide, and in St. Joseph, not many treatment options are available for young people dealing with this issue, causing frustration for one local family. Steve Umphress, the father of a teenage girl in St. Joseph who is a minor, has spent the past

By Harry Loomis While the number of highway traffic fatalities hasn’t changed much in the Troop H region, statewide, roadway deaths are down from last year. Troopers hope that continues into the new year. “As of (Friday) morning, we had 978 fatalities across state, which turned out to be a 6% decrease from last year