MSHP shares fall safety tips
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â In the fall, typically, there are more accidents, according to auto accident data from Carfax.
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One dead in Holt County crash
HOLT COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — An Atchison, Kansas, man is dead after a one-car crash Monday in Holt County.
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Utility work to close section of Frederick Avenue
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Scheduled work on a water line replacement project this week will close a part of Frederick Avenue.
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IT professional gives expert tips for cybersecurity
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â Via public records requests from News-Press NOW, it was indicated that the City of St. Joseph suffered a cyberattack that attacked local networks and exposed thousands of citizens’ data.
Continue Reading One person seriously injured in Daviess County crash
DAVIESS COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One adult and one child were injured in an ATV crash Sunday in Daviess County.
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Car hijacking ends near Frederick Avenue, suspect identified
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — On Sunday morning, the St. Joseph Police Department responded to an armed carjacking in the 800 block of South 24th Street.
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Truck flips on I-29
BUCHANAN COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Two lanes on northbound I-29 are backed up due to a crash involving a box truck.
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Crash closes one lane of traffic on Highway 36
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A crash on eastbound Highway 36, about a half-mile from the 22nd street exit, caused a shutdown of the left lane of traffic Friday afternoon as emergency crews worked the scene.
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SJFD honors retirees at IAFF Local 77 banquet
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW)Â — On Saturday, the St. Joseph Fire Department will be hosting its annual local 77 retirees and award banquet.
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Local emergency responders remember, honor 9/11
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — 24 years ago, tragedy struck New York City and the United States of America as a whole.
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Five sent to hospital from rollover crash at Meadow Lane and Messanie streets
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One minor, three young adults and one adult were sent to the hospital on Thursday morning due to a two-vehicle rollover crash on South 33rd and Messanie streets.
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Child sustained injuries in early morning shooting
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A 10-year-old child is in stable condition after sustaining a gunshot wound during a Wednesday morning shooting in the 900 block of South 18th Street.
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Experts weigh in on public transportation safety
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â Planes, trains and buses are standard public transportation methods that are used every day. But utilizing these methods of transportation may mean amping up public protection.
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One seriously injured in Andrew County crash on Saturday
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A 72-year-old man suffered serious injuries after crashing his motorcycle in Andrew County on Saturday night. The crash occurred around 9:25 p.m. southbound on State Route K. The motorcycle traveled off the west side of the roadway, struck a fallen tree and overturned. The rider, a 72-year-old man from
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Two seriously injured in Andrew County crash
ANDREW COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Two people suffered serious injuries in a crash in northern Andrew County Wednesday.
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St. Joseph Communication Center to receive new upgrades
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph communication center has received about a $1 million grant from the Missouri 9-1-1 service board to purchase new equipment.
Continue Reading One man seriously injured in Harrison County motorcycle crash
HARRISON COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A 71-year-old Stover, Missouri man was seriously injured in a crash just six miles north of Gilman City.
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MSHP releases preliminary Labor Day statistics
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has officially released the 2025 Labor Day holiday statistics.
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Car crashes into yard off Highway 36, cutting power for nearby residents
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One property is damaged and dozens of residents are still without power after one vehicle lost control on U.S. Highway 36 and crashed into a nearby yard in St. Joseph.
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RoadAI: St. Joseph plans new AI-powered technology to grade and improve streets
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — City leaders are eyeing the next generation of technology to help grade and improve the condition of St. Joseph’s streets and roadways.
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Active shooter hoaxes put colleges across the country on edge
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â Several college campuses in the region and across the United States are off to a nerve-wracking start of the school year.
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8 injured in bus accident on I-29 Friday evening
BUCHANAN COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A bus containing 29 kids from a religious school in Westwood, Kansas, flipped over at the 35.2-mile marker on Interstate 29, injuring eight kids on board.
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SJFD awarded grant for new fire training facility
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Fire Department received a Military Community Reinvestment Grant aimed at assisting communities that provide support to military programs and bases.
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SJPD shares safety protocols when responding to dangerous calls
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â Earlier this year, an officer-involved shooting took place in St. Joseph, which resulted in one suspect dead in the dangerous encounter.
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Catholic community reacts to Minneapolis shooting
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â A shooter opened fire on a Minneapolis church window, killing two children and injuring 17 others. Now, the local Catholic community is sharing its thoughts and condolences to those involved.
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School safety experts talk about emergency procedures after Minneapolis school shooting
Two students are dead and 14 are injured after a deadly school shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school on Wednesday.
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SJFD responds to North 13th Street fire
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 1200 block of North 13th Street early Thursday morning. The initial call for the fire came in at about 1:53 a.m. Thursday, according to Fire Inspector Casey Crockett with Fire Prevention. Crockett confirmed to News-Press NOW that
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Two occupants confirmed dead in Clay County plane crash
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In a Facebook post on Wednesday afternoon, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that two occupants are confirmed dead in a plane crash in Excelsior Springs.
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SJPD discusses utilization of the Shield Check program
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Police Department has officially started its new security service known as “Shield Check”.
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Stockyards Expressway repair and replacement project to begin
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A concrete repair and replacement project along the Stockyards Expressway will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 2.
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