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Fatal crashes up 37% statewide this month, MSHP says

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January 8, 2026 11:52 am TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV)– The Missouri State Highway Patrol said it has seen a 37% increase in fatal traffic crashes since the start of the year

Chiefs aware of domestic violence allegations that appear to be directed toward Rashee Rice

January 8, 2026 10:40 am Associated Press

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs said in a statement Wednesday night that they were aware of domestic violence allegations made in a series of social media posts by a former girlfriend of wide receiver Rashee Rice and had been in communication with the NFL.

Legal experts question ICE agent’s self-defense claim in deadly Minneapolis shooting

January 8, 2026 10:10 am NPG Content Share

Legal experts are weighing in on the deadly shooting in Minneapolis involving an ICE agent that left one woman dead on Wednesday.

26-year-old Lawson man killed in crash near Gallatin on Wednesday

January 8, 2026 8:51 am Cameron Montemayor

DAVIESS COUNTY, MO. (News-Press NOW) — A 26-year-old man is dead after failing to stop at a stop sign and being struck by a large truck on Missouri Route 6 near Gallatin.

New North Pointe Veterinary Hospital sets opening date for Jan. 14, open house this Friday

January 7, 2026 8:42 pm Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The highly-anticipated opening date and an open house for St. Joseph’s new urgent care hospital for pets has been announced.

St. Joseph School District announces ‘FAFSA Night’ to help seniors and families

January 7, 2026 8:00 pm Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District will hold an informational event to help college-ready students prepare for the next step in their academic careers.

Buchanan County provides $25,000 funding boost to help nonprofit Sisters of Solace

January 7, 2026 7:39 pm Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — County Commissioners signed off on a court order Wednesday to provide a helping hand for one non-profit and its mission of supporting women survivors of trauma.

MidCity Excellence to celebrate legacy and alumni in 12th annual MLK Jr. ‘Solutions Summit’ on Jan. 19

January 7, 2026 6:02 pm Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A longstanding youth learning center will celebrate 25 years of community impact while honoring the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a powerful look at alumni now thriving in the workforce.

Hooks N’ Heifers responds after Downtown break-in

January 7, 2026 4:47 pm Prajukta Ghosh

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV)– A Downtown St. Joseph business, Hooks N’ Heifers, is recovering after a break-in earlier this week.

Missouri doctor worries new child vaccine recommendations will cause uncertainty for parents

January 7, 2026 10:38 am NPG Content Share

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reducing the number of “universal vaccine recommendations” for children to 11, down from the previous total of 17. One Missouri doctor worries the change may lead to confusion for families.

HNB National Bank and Kearney Trust Company jointly announce merger

January 7, 2026 1:15 pm Cameron Montemayor

John Zimmer, President and CEO of HNB Bancorp, Inc. (“HNB”) and HNB National Bank (“HNB Bank”), jointly announced with Keith Doss, Chairman of Kearney Trust Company (“Kearney”), a subsidiary of Trustco Bankshares, Inc. (“Trustco”), that the two financial institutions have executed an Agreement of Merger and Plan of Reorganization (the “Agreement”). The Agreement provides for the merger of Trustco with and into HNB and the merger of Kearney Trust Company with and into HNB Bank.

U.S. releases new dietary guidelines urging Americans to avoid processed foods and added sugar

January 7, 2026 11:01 am Associated Press

(AP) — Americans should eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and less added sugar, according to the latest edition of federal nutrition advice released Wednesday by the Trump administration.

St. Joseph mayoral candidate forum set for Jan. 15 as February primary nears

January 7, 2026 10:32 am Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Northwest Missouri Republican Club will hold their January monthly meeting with a special mayoral candidate forum in advance of the Feb. 3 primary election.

Murder trial surrounding baby’s 2021 death begins in Boone County

January 7, 2026 10:43 am NPG Content Share

The trial of a Fayette woman charged with felony murder and endangering the welfare of a child in the 2021 death of an 8-month-old girl began Monday.

43-year-old man seriously injured in Benton County crash

January 7, 2026 10:42 am NPG Content Share

A 43-year-old Warsaw man was seriously injured after being hit by a car in Benton County on Tuesday, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol Crash Report.

National Human Trafficking Prevention Month highlights ongoing crisis

January 7, 2026 11:11 am TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — January marks National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about human trafficking and learning to spot signs and report it.

St. Joseph records huge drop in violent crime cases in 2025

January 6, 2026 8:27 pm Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Preliminary crime statistics for 2025 indicate St. Joseph experienced a sizable reduction in violent crimes compared to the year prior, according to local authorities.

Shooter who killed Brown students and MIT professor planned attack for years, DOJ says

January 6, 2026 8:30 pm Associated Press

BOSTON (AP) — The man identified as the shooter who killed two Brown University students and an MIT professor planned the attack for years and left behind videos in which he confessed to the murders but gave no motive, according to information released Tuesday by the U.S. Department of Justice.

Trump says U.S. to get 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil from Venezuela at market price

January 6, 2026 8:03 pm Cameron Montemayor

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Venezuela would be providing 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil to the U.S., and he pledged to use proceeds from the sale of this oil “to benefit the people” of both countries.

Battalion Chief Dave Richey honored by Fire Department as decades-long career comes to a close

January 6, 2026 7:25 pm Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — What started off as a job to work alongside close friends eventually blossomed into a decorated career for Battalion Chief Dave Richey, a veteran of the department who wore the uniform for one last time Tuesday.

New parking restrictions approved in St. Joseph for Olive and Pacific streets

January 6, 2026 5:47 pm Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Neighborhood residents will notice new parking restrictions enforced on two multi-block areas of Olive and Pacific streets moving forward.

St. Joseph man pleads guilty, sentenced in 2024 murder

January 6, 2026 4:32 pm News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Brian Helm pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 28 years in prison for his part in the murder of Dustin Allen Graham in November 2024.

DeKalb County woman describes backyard encounter with mountain lion

January 6, 2026 4:00 pm Prajukta Ghosh

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV)– A recent mountain lion sighting near the St. Joseph area has residents talking and taking extra precautions, especially those living near wooded and rural areas.

16-year-old St. Joseph teen found safe after being reported missing for week

January 6, 2026 3:00 pm Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Local authorities and family members of 16-year-old Dakota Steen are asking for the community’s assistance after he was reported missing on Dec. 30 in St. Joseph.

Fire Department honors Battalion Chief for over 36 years of service

January 6, 2026 10:57 am TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The St. Joseph Fire Department honored one long-serving Battalion Chief through a retirement party.

St. Joseph Mustangs share updates on Phil Welch renovations

January 6, 2026 3:59 pm Leah Rainwater

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The St. Joseph Mustangs said Phil Welch Stadium is ready for the next steps in a more than $1 million project funded by St. Joseph’s Capital Improvements Program Parks and Recreation tax.

City Council OKs next step for new residential subdivision near Deer Park, approves grant funds

January 5, 2026 8:35 pm Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A proposal plan for a new 26-acre subdivision and grant awards for three social services agencies were approved Monday by St. Joseph City Councilmembers.

City of St. Joseph and Community Missions announce joint efforts to reduce homelessness

January 5, 2026 7:16 pm Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As St. Joseph continues to face complex challenges regarding unsheltered homelessness, local organizations are combining their resources in an effort to create a resolution.

Longtime Public Works employee Steve Kendall honored with key to the city for 38-year career

January 5, 2026 6:44 pm Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A stalwart of St. Joseph’s Public Works Department was honored Monday with a prestigious key to the city for a dedicated career of service spanning nearly four decades.

From flowers to decor, stores gear up for Valentine’s Day

January 5, 2026 5:09 pm Prajukta Ghosh

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Stores around St. Joseph are shifting from one holiday to the next, as they make room for Valentine’s Day.