Missouri Western selected for examination by IRS
The Internal Revenue Service has notified Missouri Western State University that the university has been randomly selected for an examination of its federal tax returns for calendar year 2012. “Not...
View ArticleThree hospitalized after Andrew County head-on crash
ST. JOSEPH- Three people were injured in an accident just after 5 p.m. on Tuesday in Andrew County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2006 Ford Escape driven by Michael R. Butterfield, 20,...
View ArticleBuchanan County Use Tax Performing Better Than Expected
Buchanan County is off to a good start with the use tax. Presiding Commissioner RT Turner says with 75 percent of the year done, the county has already collected 92 percent of the $800,000 expected in...
View ArticleOvernight garage fire in Southside has officials asking questions
SJFD investigating intentionally set garage fire on WIlmer St. According to St. Joseph Fire Inspector Steve Henrichson fire crews were called out to the 200 block of Wilmer street just before midnight...
View ArticleNorthwest Missouri State University family weekend activities
Northwest Administration Building. Photo courtesy Darren Whitley/Northwest Missouri State University Parents and families of Northwest Missouri State University students will gather for a weekend of...
View ArticleSierra Club endorses Grain Belt transmission line
COLUMBIA (AP) – The Missouri Chapter of the Sierra Club endorsed a plan for a wind energy transmission line across the state, saying it would reduce the state’s dependence on coal. The Grain Belt...
View ArticleHeartland Health and Mosaic Life Care announce millions in health savings for...
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today issued quality and financial performance results showing that Medicare Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) have improved patient care and...
View ArticleRoadwork rescheduled in DeKalb County
A resurfacing project that will bring pavement improvements to Route N in DeKalb County has been rescheduled, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation. On Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014,...
View ArticleChance of thunderstorms overnight
Tonight Isolated showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. East wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Thursday A slight chance of showers and...
View ArticleWeapons Charges Filed After Confrontation In Fillmore
Doug PraiswaterAndrew County authorities announced the arrest of a Fillmore man on firearms charges. According to court documents, a deputy tracked down and arrested Douglas Praiswater on Tuesday for...
View ArticlePolice Chief Sees Mixed Results With Body Cams For Officers
Saint Joseph Police Chief Chris Connally says body cameras on police officers are sometimes helpful. But they don’t always live up to expectations. Connally says body cams don’t cover as much as you...
View ArticleBuchanan County Booking Activity 9/18/2014
Here’s the latest booking activity from the Buchanan County Jail. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law. These are courtesy photos. This...
View ArticleSJPD announces drive to dispose of unwanted medications
Prescription Drug Take Back Program On Saturday, September 27th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. the St. Joseph Police Department and the St. Joseph Youth Alliance will be conducting a prescription drug...
View ArticleSt. Joseph Health Department prepares for flu season
The St. Joseph Health Department, along with physicians and pharmacies, offer the flu vaccine to protect against influenza. The health department will offer a clinic at the Mayes Memorial Army National...
View ArticleSJSD sees growth in Business Partners
A growth in the School to Business Partnership Program with the St. Joseph School District has the district looking at a higher level of community participation. “it’s just a positive thing,” said...
View ArticleKansas State Highway system ranks in nations top highways for performance
The Kansas state highway system is ranked the nation’s fifth best in overall highway performance and efficiency in a report released today by the Reason Foundation. The 21st Annual Highway Report,...
View ArticleLocal St. Joseph biodiesel producer receives milestone recognition
Blue Sun Plant from tanks. Photo courtesy Blue Sun Blue Sun has received BQ-9000 Producer status from the National Biodiesel Accreditation Commission and National Biodiesel Board. There are fewer than...
View ArticleSt. Joseph man hospitalized after car hits deer
ST. JOSEPH- A St. Joseph man was injured in an accident just after 6 a.m. on Thursday in Andrew County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse driven by Ryan E. Geiler,...
View ArticleEnterovirus confirmed cases expected to increase, healthcare officials urge...
Healthcare officials urge the use of common health safety tips with the outbreak of Enterovirus D68 “What parents should remember is that any virus can cause somebody to be sick,” said Heartland Dr....
View ArticleRep. Graves Votes to Lower Energy Costs and Create Jobs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Sam Graves (MO-06), House Small Business Committee Chairman, released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 2, the American Energy Solutions for...
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