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Reed family overwhelmed by generosity to get life-saving therapy for their newborn twins
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) It's been an unimaginable month for the Reed family as they try to save their newborn twins' lives. Austin and Amanda Reed found out their sons, Eli and Easton, need a special gene therapy because they have Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Amanda's insurance wasn't going to cover the...
CAP St. Joe Executive Director says she has been removed from position
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) Community Action Partnership of St. Joseph's (CAPSTJOE) Executive Director Whitney Lanning says that she has been removed from her position at CAPSTJOE after nine years. Lanning reached out to KQ2 saying, "I am proud to have served as the Executive Director of CAPSTJOE these past nine years...
Wendy Marie Sparkman found deceased in 3200 Block of North 2nd Street on April 25th
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) Wendy Marie Sparkman was found deceased in the 3200 block of North 2nd Street in St. Joseph on Thursday, April 25, 2024. SJPD officers responded to the scene where Wendy was found after being called by family members who discovered her. Wendy was sent to autopsy, according...
Local St. Joseph resident celebrates her 100th birthday
(ELWOOD, KS.) A local St. Joseph resident is the newest member to the 100 club. Laura Hughes is a mother, sister, grandmother and a faithful member of the St. Joseph community. Throughout her life Hughes has been serving the community and was a beginners teacher at the St. Francis Baptist Temple.
Meth and synthetic narcotics lead to arrest of two from St. Joseph
Two men from St. Joseph were arrested Monday after 9 p.m. in Harrison County and were held in custody on suspected drug charges. Anthony Reynolds, 62, and Shane Reynolds, 49, were taken on 24-hour holds to the Harrison County Law Enforcement Center in Bethany. The Highway Patrol has accused both...
Boehringer Ingelheim unveils new R&D lab in St. Joseph
(ST JOSEPH, Mo.) Boehringer Ingelheim revealed their new research and development laboratory for the first time to the public in St. Joseph on Thursday. This is just one part of the five-year, 82-million project and will strengthen the ties that Boehringer has in our community. The new facility will allow...
Two individuals in discrimination, defamation suit against them request Kirk case to be dismissed
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) Two individuals in the discrimination, defamation case, Joshua Blevins and Steven Greiert, have requested a case dismissal in regards to Reverend Brian Kirk's suit against them. The discrimination and defamation case is based on events last year involving Kirk being removed from the St. Joseph Public Library...
Driver crashes into rock wall on King Hill Avenue
A driver was taken to Mosaic Life Care with injuries after a single-vehicle crash on Tuesday afternooon near King Hill Avenue and Springwood Street. The crash occurred around 4:15 p.m. The red Ford pickup track involved received heavy damage to the front of the vehicle, including losing the tire on the front passenger side.
Krug Park's maintenance plans and upgrades for the future
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) Krug Park volunteers have helped maintained the grounds for years to keep the park clean and well presented for anyone to enjoy during the seasons. In 2021, the City of St. Joseph passed a parks tax that brought in 50 million dollars for the parks department, 13 million of which will be going towards Krug.
Family desperate for help after newborn twins with rare condition are denied life-altering treatment
SAINT JOSEPH, Mo. (KMBC) -- A family in St. Joseph says they desperately need help after discovering that their newborn twins were diagnosed with a rare condition that their insurance company has denied medical coverage for. The condition is one that, without proper treatment and medication, means their life expectancy...
Area trucking companies feel impact of driver shortage
A major truck driver shortage has reached a record high this year and could further impact supply chain costs. “There’s always been a demand for truck drivers,” said Ken Pratt, owner of area company Ken Pratt Trucking. “But the problem with truck drivers right now is they’re older and not a lot of the young people are coming into this industry.”
St. Joseph children's author and teacher speaking on childrens' literacy
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) A teacher of the St. Joseph School District published a children's book in 2019 titled 'Like Sunshine on an Otherwise Miserable Day' in honor of Patricia McKissack, and wants to use her knowledge to emphasize the importance of literacy. Kelly Byrd lives in St. Louis and teaches...
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