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One dead in Smithville house explosion and fire

January 29, 2026 10:18 am Leah Rainwater

SMITHVILLE, Mo. (KQTV) — One person is dead after a fire engulfed a house at the 300 block of East Meadow Street in Smithville Wednesday night.

St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce, local entrepreneurs officially open the Launch Pad

January 28, 2026 7:47 pm Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A new hub for innovators, entrepreneurs, remote professionals and business owners in Northwest Missouri is officially up and running in Downtown St. Joseph.

Local program gives kids an equal opportunity

January 28, 2026 7:53 pm Zach Blanke

ST. JOSEPH, MO (KQTV) — A homeschool sports organization looks to give kids around the area a chance at participating in different sports programs.

Pivotal Point Housing receives large donation from Kirkland’s Home after closure in North Shoppes

January 28, 2026 6:39 pm Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A local nonprofit received a special parting gift this week from a former North Shoppes business that recently closed its doors.

Sinaloa man sentenced to 20 years in U.S. federal court for fentanyl conspiracy

January 28, 2026 5:35 pm Prajukta Ghosh

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KQTV)– A man from Sinaloa, Mexico, was sentenced in federal court on Tuesday for his role in a fentanyl drug conspiracy.

SJFD shares home saftey tips to prevent fires

January 28, 2026 3:17 pm Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV)- The temperatures have been colder than usual lately, prompting residents to turn up the heat in their homes.

New coffee shop ‘The Daily Grind’ opening for business Feb. 3 on Lake Avenue

January 28, 2026 1:48 pm Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — South Side residents will see the official launch of a new drive-thru coffee shop on Lake Avenue starting next week.

St. Joseph broadcaster retires after 45 year career

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January 29, 2026 11:07 am Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — A familiar radio voice is calling it a career after 45 years in broadcast journalism.

St. Joseph Dance Company to perform ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’ at Missouri Theater this Saturday

January 28, 2026 10:41 am Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Dance Arts Center is gearing up for a live performance of a classic novel at the Missouri Theater this Saturday.

Clinton County Justice Center Project to appear on April 2026 ballot

January 28, 2026 11:46 am Leah Rainwater

PLATTSBURG, Mo. (KQTV) — The Clinton County Commissioners approved a historic ballot question for the upcoming April 2026 election, bringing the issue to voters.

Lamar Hunt, Jr. highlights the value of catholic education at Prayer Breakfast

January 28, 2026 12:26 pm TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The St. Joseph Catholic Academy hosted its annual Prayer Breakfast and Fundraiser at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church Wednesday morning.

‘A historic step’: Clinton County voters to see ballot question to build new justice center, modernize facilities

January 28, 2026 11:39 am Cameron Montemayor

CLINTON COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Clinton County voters will be asked to support a ballot measure this April to address critical infrastructure needs within county’s legal and correctional systems.

Local nurse wins big in Schwarzenegger fitness app contest

January 28, 2026 10:42 am Prajukta Ghosh

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV)– A registered nurse in Medical Oncology at Mosaic’s Cancer Center took a chance to compete in a challenge from a fitness app created by Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Rolling Hills Library holding third moving sale this week in preparation for Riverside opening

January 27, 2026 5:51 pm Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As preparations for the new Rolling Hills Library on Riverside Road continue, a third sale will be held for items no longer needed from Friday, Jan. 30 to Saturday Jan. 31.

Trump wants ‘honest’ investigation into ‘very sad’ killing of Minneapolis protester

January 27, 2026 5:41 pm Associated Press

(AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday a “big investigation” was underway into the killing of protester and ICU nurse Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis.

St. Joseph Sertoma Club presents $500 awards to Special Olympics, YMCA and AFL-CIO

January 27, 2026 5:32 pm Danielle Bailey

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Sertoma Club awarded $500 each to three organizations in a continuation of the celebration of its 112th anniversary.

St. Joseph School Board provides details on renovation plans

January 27, 2026 4:20 pm Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One of the main agenda items discussed at Monday’s St. Joseph Board of Education meeting centered around planned classroom renovations for one of its high schools.

MoWest men’s basketball team pays visit to Cameron Intermediate School

January 27, 2026 5:00 pm Leah Rainwater, Daniel Byford

CAMERON, Mo. (KQTV) — Players on Missouri Western State University’s men’s basketball team made a trip across U.S. Highway 36 to show their appreciation to students at Cameron Intermediate School.

Man charged in Parkville road rage shooting

January 27, 2026 3:49 pm Leah Rainwater

PLATTE COUNTY, Mo. (KQTV) — A man is charged with multiple counts in relation to a road rage shooting in Parkville, Missouri Monday.

‘MJ- The Illusion’ to be performed at Missouri Theatre

January 27, 2026 2:22 pm Leah Rainwater

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — 816Live! will present a full-scale recreation of Michael Jackson’s iconic Dangerous Tour, set to take the stage at the historic Missouri Theatre.

Clinton County Middle School students named top 20 finalists in national STEM competition

January 27, 2026 1:45 pm Prajukta Ghosh

CLINTON COUNTY, Mo. (KQTV)– Students from Clinton County Middle School have been named top 20 finalists out of 710 entries in the 2025–2026 National Burns & McDonnell Battle of the Brains competition.

Former school board member Kenneth Reeder seeks mayoral office

January 27, 2026 11:59 am TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — A former St. Joseph School District Board of Education member is running for mayor.

The Missouri Highway Patrol reported 8 fatalities over the Fourth of July weekend.

One woman seriously injured in Platte County crash

January 27, 2026 1:06 pm Leah Rainwater

PLATTE COUNTY, Mo. (KQTV) — A 28-year-old woman suffered serious injuries in a Platte County crash Tuesday morning.

30 people dead from effects of winter storm as more freezing cold pummels US

January 26, 2026 3:38 pm Associated Press

(AP) — Many in the U.S. faced another night of below-freezing temperatures and no electricity after a colossal winter storm heaped more snow Monday on the Northeast and kept parts of the South coated in ice.

St. Joseph to hold second ‘ICE Out NOW’ rally this Saturday after fatal Minneapolis shooting

January 27, 2026 8:58 am Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A local organization is set to host a second vigil and rally this weekend in protest of another fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minneapolis.

Savannah denies zoning change for proposed treatment facility after public hearing

January 26, 2026 9:20 pm TaMya Bracy

ANDREW COUNTY, Mo. (KQTV) — The City of Savannah hosted a public hearing regarding a proposed Zoning District change to the property at 908 Franciscan Way.

St. Joseph School board reviews renovation plans at board meeting

January 26, 2026 9:08 pm Prajukta Ghosh

ST.JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV)– The St. Joseph School Board of Education held another board meeting Monday, where members talked through several key items on the agenda.

Ribbon-cutting and open house set for the Launch Pad, a home for start ups in St. Joseph

January 24, 2026 11:24 am Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A new hub for collaboration and entrepreneurship is officially set to open its doors in Downtown St. Joseph.

City Council candidate Gary Wilkinson to speak at Women’s Democratic Club meeting Jan. 27

January 26, 2026 5:26 pm Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A former St. Joseph city councilman vying for a seat once again will speak on Tuesday at the monthly Buchanan County Women’s Democratic Club meeting.

InterServ offering tax preparation assistance for seniors in St. Joseph

January 26, 2026 4:55 pm Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As tax season is fast approaching, a local organization will continue the tradition of helping elderly citizens file taxes and refunds free of charge.