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Bird flu detected in northeast Kansas
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Bird flu has been detected in a backyard flock of chickens and ducks in northeast Kansas. The Kansas Department of Agriculture said in a news release late Friday that the discovery...
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Mo. man dies after SUV rolls near Cameron
CAMERON- A Missouri man died in an accident just after 12-midnight on Saturday in Caldwell County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2012 Ford Escape driven by Erik J. Quick, 35, Kansas City...
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No charges in shooting death of 9-month-old Missouri baby
ELMO (AP) – No charges will be filed after a 5-year-old northwest Missouri boy playing with a handgun accidentally shot and killed his 9-month-old brother. The St. Joseph News-Press reports that...
View ArticleBrush fires prompt evacuations
Click to view slideshow. St Joseph residents awoke Sunday to the smell of brush fires ringing the city. By Sunday evening, smoke had dramatically reduced visibility in some areas, and prompted warnings...
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1 hospitalized after SUV hits turkey
ST JOSEPH- One person was injured in an accident just before 1:30 p.m. on Sunday in Andrew County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2012 Landrover driven by Jon F. Forbes, 64, Naple, FL.,...
View ArticleEmergency fire evacuation order lifted
The mandatory evacuation order issued Sunday afternoon was officially lifted Monday at 9:36 a.m. According to a nixle message sent out this morning the St. Joseph Emergency Manager has lifted the...
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City lifts evacuation order
The Emergency Manager for the City of St Joseph has lifted the evacuation order for Elwood Street in St Joseph. Authorities ordered residents of at least three houses on Elwood St. to evacuate Sunday...
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Home and vehicle fires under investigation in Livingston County
Photos courtesy LCSO The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a home and several vehicles caught fire over the weekend. The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office, Wheeling...
View ArticleCity to get public input on long-term consolidated plan
St. Joseph, Mo. - The Community Development Division of the City of St. Joseph will be holding a public meeting to obtain information from the citizens, public service providers, housing providers and...
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Smoke from fire forces Nature Center to remain closed
Grass fire near Remington Nature Center. Photo by Nadia Thacker A grass fire on the city’s north side yesterday has forced the temporary closure of the Remington Nature Center. While no damage occurred...
View ArticleNorthwest Missouri State University approves tuition increase
MARYVILLE, Mo. – The Northwest Missouri State University’s Board of Regents during its regular meeting Friday approved tuition and fees for the 2015-2016 academic year in addition to approving a series...
View ArticleWeekend DWI enforcement leads to traffic violation tickets and warnings
A DWI saturation in Nodaway County over the weekend lead to tickets and warnings for many drivers. Captain James McDonald, commanding officer of Troop H in St. Joseph said a saturation was held from...
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Manikin donations to educate Brown County high schoolers
(Photo courtesy of Hiawatha World, Managing editor Joey May) (Photo left to right, Brown County Sheriff John Merchant, General Manager Hiawatha Ford, Lance Clark, Brown County Sheriff’s Office Public...
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Longtime city parks director to retire
Bill McKinneyBill McKinney, long-time director for the St Joseph Department of Parks, Recreation & Civic Facilities, has announced his retirement from the city of St. Joseph. In a news release,...
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MSHP’s 100th Recruit Class Update
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is about to honor the graduates of its 100th recruit class. Of the 45 people who reported to the Law Enforcement Academy January 5, 32 recruits remain. Colonel Ron...
View Article3 more candidates submit for St. Joseph School Board Vacancy
Three more St. Joseph Residents have tossed their name into the hat for a chance to fill the St. Joseph School Board spot left by the resignation of Dr. Dan Colgan. As of Tuesday morning Dennis...
View ArticleDrug Strike Force arrests 10 in St. Joseph
10 people were arrested Monday after a raid at a home located in the 3000 block of Jules. Drug Strike Force Lt. Shawn Collie said investigators executed a methamphetamine related search warrant at a...
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Three St. Joseph School District principals earn recognition
Three St. Joseph School District principals and assistant principals were recognized at the Missouri Association of Elementary School Principals (MAESP) conference this week. Briedwell named SJSD...
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(UPDATE) NWS issues Red Flag Warning; Area counties issue burn bans
Warm, dry, windy conditions have prompted another burn ban. Nodaway County has issued a ban on outdoor burning until further notice. In a Nixle Alert, authorities said all fire fighters and emergency...
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St. Joseph teen hospitalized after rollover accident
BARNARD- A St. Joseph teen was injured in an accident just before 6 a.m. on Tuesday in Nodaway County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 1997 Chevy Malibu driven by Nathaniel P. Stocking,...
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