ATVs crash, teens injured
A crash Sunday between two ATVs injured three teenagers, one of them seriously. The Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report says the accident happened Sunday afternoon on 330th Street south of Arkoe...
View Article2 Smithville Lake beaches closed because of algae outbreak
Smithville Lake SMITHVILLE, Mo. (AP) — Two beaches at Smithville lake have been closed because of an outbreak of blue-green algae. WDAF-TV reports the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and health officials...
View ArticleTips sought in Cabin burglary
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for tips after a cabin was burglarized. The office said the incident took place at a remote location along Liv 306 near Bedford between June...
View ArticleCheckpoint finds several drivers under the influence
The St. Joseph Police Department arrested half a dozen over the weekend for driving under the influence. A sobriety checkpoint was conducted in St. Joseph Saturday, June 11. Officers checked 334...
View ArticleWoman from surveillance photos wanted by police
Police are once again asking for assistance in connection with a a woman previously identified from surveillance photos by the public. Linda Sue Pennell (Helton) is wanted by the St. Joseph Police...
View ArticleAndrew County Museum hires new Director
Cathy Campbell The Andrew County Museum announced Monday it has hired Cathy Campbell as its new Executive Director. The museum said Campbell comes to the area from the University of Washington,...
View ArticleHealth Department urges immunizations before July 30
The City of St. Joseph Health Department urges parents and guardians to get their child up to date on immunizations before the end of the month. Parents are asked to review the vaccine records for...
View ArticleNorthwest Missouri residents among 26 indicted for $4.4 million...
Residents from Kearney, Polo and Lathrop are among 26 persons indicted for their roles in related drug-trafficking conspiracies that distributed more than 100 kilograms of methamphetamine and three...
View ArticleTrails West! ® 2015 in need of volunteers
2015 winning artwork St. Joseph’s largest arts festival said it’s in need of a few helping hands. Trails West! ® announced Monday that it’s looking for community volunteers to assist with various tasks...
View ArticleBuchanan County booking activity 7/14/2015
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 ArticleCar seat checks after Canned Film Festival
File Canned Film Festival Free car seat installation checks are being held by the St. Joseph Health Department after films to feed the hungry. The Health Dept. announced Tuesday that Certified Child...
View Article(Update) Judge raises bond after manslaughter suspect leaves town
Daniel Maddock A preliminary hearing will be scheduled next week for a St Joseph man charged with manslaughter for the death of his passenger in a crash in January. Richard Osborne was a passenger in a...
View ArticleHumane Society of Saint Joseph awards grants to help animals
The Humane Society of Saint Joseph has given $1,000 grants to three local animal-care organizations. The money is designated for food, water, shelter, or medical care at: Whistle Creek Livestock...
View ArticleRamp closure planned at US 36 and I-229
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Work to the signals at U.S. Route 36 and Interstate 229 will briefly close the ramp from westbound U.S. Route 36 to southbound Interstate 229 this week. Crews from the Missouri...
View ArticlePaving work to begin on I-29 on overnights
I-29Courtesy Google Maps ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Transportation said travelers along Interstate 29 in Andrew and Buchanan counties will soon have a smoother ride after a...
View ArticleFormer YWCA Aquatic Center back on the market with a new do
Former YWCA Aquatic Center Option 1 RenderingCourtesy Berkshire Hathawy Home ServicesStein and Summers Real Estate The former YWCA Aquatic Center building is up for sale or lease, this time without the...
View ArticleUPDATE : Woman from surveillance photos arrested at Hastings
Linda Pennell Jason Claycomb UPDATE: Two people were taken into custody Tuesday afternoon in St. Joseph at a local book store. 32-year-old Linda Sue Pennell, who also goes by the last name Helton was...
View ArticleBuchanan County booking activity 7/15/2015
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 ArticleTwo new fire stations proposed in St. Joseph
The St. Joseph Fire Department got the go ahead from City Council Tuesday to look into building two new fire stations. “We have proposed to the council some general areas where we feel the locations...
View ArticleIncrease in Access Missouri college scholarship amounts to be made
TRENTON, MO – Gov. Jay Nixon today visited North Central Missouri College in Trenton to announce that the maximum award amount for Access Missouri scholarships will increase by nearly 30 percent – to...
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