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St. Joseph man hospitalized after motorcycle strikes car
ANDREW COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after 7p.m. Friday in Andrew County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2006 Yamaha driven by William D. Mason, 26, St. Joseph, was eastbound on County Line Road at 28th Street Terrace in the Country Club city limits.
Family says coverage for specialized treatment for twins with rare condition obtained before hospital announcement of specialized fund
SAINT JOSEPH, Mo. — Days after the story of newborn twins from St. Joseph, Missouri, born with a rare condition, went viral nationally after they weredenied life-changing treatment, the family says they're in the process of securing coverage for that treatment. The source of that coverage has been, and...
Injuries send woman to hospital after Highway 36 crash
A woman was taken to the hospital with serious injuries Monday evening following an accident near Stewartsville, Missouri. Rikki Allman, 36, of Osborn was slowing to make a left turn on Highway 36 at State Highway J at about 5:15 p.m. That’s when a vehicle driven by James Farr, 39, of Stewartsville, rear-ended her, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report.
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...
Driver avoids deer, crashes on Route C near Savannah
A Missouri man sustained minor injuries Tuesday night after his car veered off the road in an attempt to avoid a deer on Route C. At approximately 9:22 p.m. on April 30, 2024, Richard Stinson of Maryville was driving his 2004 Chevrolet Impala northbound when he encountered a deer. In an effort to avoid the animal, Stinson applied brakes and subsequently lost control of the vehicle. The car traveled off the east side of the roadway, striking an embankment and coming to rest facing northeast.
National Day of Prayer brings hope & unity for St. Joseph leaders
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) Hundreds gathered at the Civic Arena Thursday morning to celebrate the power of prayer and unity. National Day of Prayer is held in observance on the first Thursday of May every year, when people are asked to turn to God in prayer and meditation. In St. Joseph,...
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...
Two St. Joseph men arrested for drug charges in Harrison County on Monday
(HARRISON COUNTY, Mo.) The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) arrested two men in Harrison County from St. Joseph on Monday. According to the MSHP Arrest Report Shane Reynolds, 49 and Anthony Reynolds, 62, both from St. Joseph were arrested in Harrison County on Monday, April 29th around 9 p.m. According...
MSHP Superintendent stresses importance of boating safety
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) May 18th through the 24th, is National Safe Boating Week and the Superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP), Colonel Eric T. Olsen stresses the importance of boating safety. According to Colonel Olsen, "Weather, time, and other elements may affect the readiness of your boat. Before...
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.
Trivia Night to benefit Social Welfare Board
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The Fraternal Order of Eagles in St. Joseph hosted a trivia and silent auction to benefit the Social Welfare Board, where attendees could come and enjoy a night of trivia and see if they could leave with a few prizes. All funds raised went towards the Social...
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