Travel officials offer tips for Thanksgiving commutes
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — As Thanksgiving week approaches, the Missouri State Highway Patrol warns drivers about a potential increase in traffic.
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Five people arrested with connection to multiple crimes across the Midwest
FAUCETT, Mo. (KQTV) — Five people were arrested Tuesday after being wanted in connection with multiple crimes, which spanned several states across the Midwest.
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Plan 4BR moves forward as School Board prepares for Monday vote
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The St. Joseph School District Board of Education reached a consensus Wednesday night, deciding to move forward with a plan to keep Benton and Central as the district’s two high schools and create a four-middle school model.
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Savannah father diagnosed with Parkinson’s receives more than $7,000 for specialized wheelchair
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In just two days time, a Savannah man battling Parkinson’s Disease has seen the community rally around him with a flood of more than $7,000 in GoFundMe donations for a critical medical device.
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Happy 95th Birthday Ray Gurwell!
Ray Gurwell will celebrate his 95th birthday on Nov. 29, 2025. He was born to Lyle and Lula (Schneider) Gurwell on Nov. 29, 1930. Ray married Faye Schottel on Dec. 27, 1951. She passed away just short of 70 years of marriage. They had four children, Terry, Jim and Tim are deceased. Daughter, Cathy and
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Happy 90th Birthday Delores Tantlinger!
Delores Tantlinger, of St. Joseph, will celebrate her 90th birthday on Nov. 30, 2025. She was born to Donald and Ethel (Tarter), in Weatherby, Missouri, on Nov. 30, 1935. She was raised in Cameron, Missouri, and on June 6, 1953, she married Glee Tantlinger, who passed away in 1996. She has two daughters, Connie Bush
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Missouri prepares for sports betting as abuse toward athletes rises
When former Cardinals manager Mike Schildt announced his abrupt retirement at the end of the 2025 MLB season, it came as a bit of a shock.Â
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Vital Statistics for Nov. 21
Marriage applications Joshua Henry Sims, 33, and Jennifer Anne Swafford, 36, both of St. Joseph. Tristen Michael Young, 18, Amazonia, Missouri, and Kameryn Zenda Joan Fiske, 20, St. Joseph. Michael Patrick Collins, 25, and Jade Alyssa Marie Hollands, 26, both of Atchison, Kansas. Gerald Dean Rivera Santana, 23, and Emilie Ayanna Shirk, 21, both of
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Deeds of trust for Nov. 21
Deeds of trust reported from Nov. 13 to Nov. 19 Altira St. Joe Hotel LLC to Commerce Bank, Kevins Hill Final Plat LT 1 $14,110,000. Gene Bollman Trustee, Joyce Bollman Trustee, Gene Bollman & Joyce Bollman Trust to Commerce Bank, 5 57 34 PT NW Quarter $50,000. Pamela Hurley Trustee, William Hurley, William Hurley & Pamela
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Public meeting announced for Buchanan County Women’s Democratic Club
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Buchanan County Women’s Democratic Club will meet next week with a special guest in attendance to offer insight into the world of business.
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St. Joseph rolls out red carpet with ‘Chrismystery’ set to screen at Trail Theatre
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Residents of St. Joseph and Savannah will see their hometown on the big screen as part of a special one-night showing for a locally-shot film.
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Families invited to visit inspireU for free
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The Mosaic Life Care Foundation recently received a gift for the inspireU Children’s Discovery Center, which provides four free nights for families to visit.
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SJSD School Board reaches consensus to move forward with plan 4BR after emotional public hearing Â
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The St. Joseph School District held another public hearing and ultimately agreed to move forward with Plan 4BR — the option supporting a Benton/Hyde and Central High Schools.
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School Board agrees Benton-Central high school plan will move forward to final vote
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District Board of Education has narrowed down a framework for the future of public schools after an extended public hearing Wednesday at Central High School.
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Large quantity of fentanyl seized in St. Joseph after arrest of woman on felony warrants
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Two St. Joseph women were arrested on North Belt Highway this afternoon as part of an investigation that led to a sizable quantity of fentanyl being seized.
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MIAA Volleyball Championships kick off Thursday at Civic Arena with No. 2 Griffons eyeing deep run
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Some of the top Division II volleyball teams in the country are set to clash in St. Joseph for the right to be called the MIAA Tournament Champion this week.Â
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Savannah High School Meats Science Team places Top 10 at nationals
SAVANNAH, Mo. (KQTV) — The Savannah High School Meats Science Team placed fourth in the National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Maryville Fire Department looking for volunteers
MARYVILLE, Mo. (KQTV) — The Maryville Fire Department is looking for new members for its volunteer unit.
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St. Joseph School District and First Student seeking bus drivers
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — With winter approaching, the St. Joseph School Department is searching for more bus drivers.
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MSHSAA responds to Missouri Attorney General, Auditor investigation into discrimination
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KQTV) — Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway and Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick announced an investigation into the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) in a Wednesday press release.
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InterServ continues holiday tradition, hands out 150 Thanksgiving vouchers
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) —Â InterServ is keeping a long-standing tradition going by handing out turkeys and a bag of sides Thanksgiving sides to community members.
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Missouri ranks 37th in preterm birth rate in 2025 report
Missouri ranks 37 out of 52, which includes the 50 states, Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico, for preterm birth rate, according to the 2025 March of Dimes report.
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Longtime City Clerk Paula Heyde set to retire as city taps Garton as successor
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — After more than four decades of service with the City of St. Joseph, longtime clerk Paula Heyde has announced plans to call it a career.
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Missouri Supreme Court hears arguments on voter law changes
The Missouri Supreme Court convened Monday to hear arguments on two appeals related to voter laws.
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Cybersecurity incident damages notification system for Atchison County Emergency Management
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The CodeRED public notification system used by Atchison County Emergency Management is currently offline due to a recent cybersecurity incident, the agency announced on Facebook today.
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Sheriffs department urges motorists to avoid drowsy driving
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Driving drowsy behind the wheel can be just as dangerous as driving intoxicated, but it’s often not as cautioned.
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139th Airlift Wing receives first H3 Variant C-130
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The 139th Airlift Wing has gained a new set of wings after receiving its first H3 variant of the C-130 Hercules aircraft.
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U.S. Mint presses final pennies as production ends after more than 230 years
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — After more than 230 years, the U.S. ended production of the penny Wednesday, abandoning the 1-cent coins that were embedded in American culture but became nearly worthless.
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Senate formally passes Epstein files release bill with unanimous consent
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KQTV) — After verbally agreeing to pass a bill to release the Epstein files, the Senate kept its word on Wednesday morning. The bill now heads to President Trump’s desk.
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St. Joseph Animal Shelter adjusts hours, drops Sunday from weekly schedule
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The City of St. Joseph has announced a change in hours of operation for the Animal Services Shelter on Lower Lake Road.
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