Graduates reflect on Buchanan County EMS Paramedic program
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Eight individuals graduated from the 11-month Buchanan County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Paramedic program Monday morning.
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Local business leaders express need for prosperous school district to move city forward
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — St. Joseph was once known as a “modern wonder,” outperforming Kansas City and Chicago, and while that might not be realistic today, there are some local business leaders who want to see the city grow again.
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Missouri judge who wore an Elvis wig and often played his music in court agrees to step down
(AP) — A Missouri judge who wore an Elvis Presley wig in his courtroom and played the singer’s music from his phone during court proceedings has agreed to a deal that would cut his career on the bench short. Judge Matthew Thornhill in suburban St. Louis faces a six-month unpaid suspension under the deal he reached with
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MSHP participates in ‘Project Blue Light’ to honor fallen officers
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The Missouri State Highway Patrol announced it will pay tribute to fallen officers throughout the holiday season.
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City eyes major upgrade with $1.3 million for new fleet of high-tech drones
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In the event of a fire, search and rescue or other emergency situation, local personnel could have a new set of eyes in the sky backing them up.
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Chiefs rally from 11-point deficit to beat Colts 23-20 in OT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes threw for a season-high 352 yards, Kareem Hunt ran for 104 yards and a touchdown, and Harrison Butker’s fifth field goal of the game gave the Kansas City Chiefs a come-from-behind 23-20 overtime victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday.
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Quarterfinal Recap: St. Joe Christian, Mid-Buch fall, West Platte headed to state semifinals
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The season will come to an end in the state quarterfinals for St. Joe Christian and Mid-Buchanan football while the state semifinals await for West Platte and Rock Port.
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St. Joseph Community Chorus announces packed slate of December performances
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Community members will have the chance to not only listen but lend their vocal talents to an upcoming slate of timeless holiday classics.
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New $5 million animal shelter rounding into shape with construction well on track
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Construction crews are well on their way to completing St. Joseph’s new animal shelter by mid-2026.
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New North Shoppes veterinary clinic expects to start taking first clients in January
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — An Andrew County native said he expects his veterinary practice to open near the Shoppes at North Village early next year.
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Mid-Buchanan, St. Joe Christian eye berth in state semifinals with victories Saturday
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One win stands between area teams like Mid-Buchanan, St. Joseph Christian and West Platte from a spot in the final four of the Missouri High School Football State Tournament in St. Joseph.
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Local law enforcement shares online shopping safety tips ahead of the holidays
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) —Â Black Friday and Cyber Monday aren’t here just yet, but holiday shopping certainly is. Online shopping has become the “new normal” due to the convenience and reliability, but just like any form of online use, safety concerns remain.
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DeKalb County first responders find three people dead in Thursday house fire
DEKALB COUNTY, Mo. (KQTV) — The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office said three people are dead after law enforcement responded to a residential fire early Thursday morning.
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Community voices intensify as St. Joseph awaits final school reorganization vote
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — After six months of bouncing between different reorganization plans, St. Joseph residents are expressing exhaustion.
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Probe says Iowa district ‘reasonably relied’ on consultant to vet superintendent arrested by ICE
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa’s largest school district released a report Friday claiming that it received an abbreviated background check and what was likely a forged transcript when it was hiring its former superintendent, who was charged in a federal indictment with falsely claiming to be a U.S. citizen on a federal form.
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Missouri private school voucher program to be debated in Bench Trial
COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KQTV) — A Cole County Judge will hear arguments on Monday and Tuesday over the constitutionality of state funding being provided for private school scholarships
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Ukraine would cede territory to Russia in draft of Trump peace plan obtained by AP
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s plan for ending the war in Ukraine would cede land to Russia and limit the size of Kyiv’s military, according to a draft obtained Thursday by The Associated Press.
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United Way ramps up meal prep for thousands of residents in need this Thanksgiving
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As the days countdown to Thanksgiving, preparations are ramping up in support of those in need this holiday season.
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Griffon soccer falls in opening round of NCAA Tournament to Washburn
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The quest for an NCAA Division ll championship will have to wait another year for Missouri Western women’s soccer.
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St. Joseph School Board eyes next step with Benton-Central model in line for final vote
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In the aftermath of last night’s public hearing and special meeting on long-term consolidation plans for the school district, Plan 4BR will move one step closer to being solidified next Monday.
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No. 2 Griffons stunned by Gorillas in opening round of MIAA Tournament
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Griffon’s run in the MIAA Volleyball Tournament ended with a heartbreaking loss in the opening round to Pittsburg State on Thursday.
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Law enforcement conducts ‘warrant sweep’ across Columbia Thursday morning
By: Lucas Geisler, Alison Patton COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) — Federal and local police conducted a “warrant sweep” across Columbia on Thursday morning for those wanted for various federal crimes. Dixon Land, the FBI field office spokesman in Kansas City, told ABC 17 News that agents worked with state and local police on Thursday to arrest
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Andrew County community members show support among food scarcity issuesÂ
ANDREW COUNTY, Mo. (KQTV) — With food scarcity on the rise for low-income families amid the effects of the Government shutdown, community pride is beaming as groups in the Andrew County area provide support for their citizens.Â
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Potential 2 high-school model changes MSHSAA Classification landscape for SJSD
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — While Central High School is already in the highest Missouri State High School Activities Association classification for most sports, the move to a two high-school model will drastically change Benton’s classification.
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Andrew County Ministries continue Adopt-a-Family program
ANDREW COUNTY, Mo. (KQTV) — When it comes to the Holidays, those in need are not just in the bigger communities, but also in the smaller ones.
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U.S. tariffs could cast shadow over holiday shopping season
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The busiest time of year for U.S. shoppers and retail consumers is right around the corner.
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Gov. Kehoe scheduled to visit St. Joe Christian next week
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The governor of Missouri is scheduled to make his way to St. Joseph next Monday for a tour of a local elementary school.
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Second Harvest hosts its 15th Annual Turkey Day
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) —Â Thanksgiving is the time of year to be surrounded by family and friends at the dinner table for a feast. A day that isn’t the same without staples like turkey and sides containing produce.
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Missouri sees below-average deer harvest for opening weekend of hunting season
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — More than 70,000 deer were harvested by Missouri hunters in the opening weekend, an increase from last year but sharply lower than average totals from year’s prior.
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PBS series inspires St. Joseph Daughters of American Revolution to highlight ancestors
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A local nonprofit will be sharing the stories of its Revolutionary War ancestors in tandem with a new PBS documentary series on the American Revolution.
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