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Third Annual Sawdust Fest in King City, MO
(KING CITY, Mo.) King City, Missouri residents will be celebrating the third annual Sawdust Fest on June 15, 2024. Sawdust Fest kicks of on June 14th with a special VIP event, including a make and take project at Miller's Rustic Sawmill, a local shopping event from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and a VIP party from 6 p.m. to 9 a.m.
31-year-old man severely wounded in St. Joseph shooting
A 31-year-old man is in critical, but stable condition after a shooting late Wednesday night near downtown St. Joseph. St. Joseph police say patrons of River Bluffs Brewery made an emergency call to report the shooting shortly after 10 o’clock. Police report the victim had been shot near 13th...
Top Baby Names
FILE - A baby sleeps July 23, 2023, in St. Joseph, Mo. Liam and Olivia have for the fifth year topped the list of top baby names for brand new boys and girls in the U.S., according to the Social Security Administration's list released Friday, May 10, 2024. And Mateo joins the top 10 baby names list for the first time. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
Troopers Arrest Three St. Joseph Woman on Felony Charges Tuesday Afternoon
Troopers report the arrest of three Saint Joseph women on felony charges Tuesday afternoon. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the first arrest came around 3:21 Tuesday afternoon, with troopers arresting 25-year-old Brianna R. Hutcherson on preliminary charges of felony tampering with a motor vehicle, felony resisting by fleeing, felony possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Joetown 107.5 finalist for prestigious national award
Eagle Communication’s Joetown 107.5 and veteran personality Greg Lynn are in the running for a prestigious national award. Lynn’s “Monster Cash” broadcast on Joetown is a finalist for a 2024 Mercury Award, a national award presented by RAB that recognizes quality audio from creative ad agencies, regional, and local stations.
One hospitalized after shooting Wednesday night
A 31-year-old man is in critical but stable condition after being shot Wednesday in the area of 13th Street and Frederick Avenue. The 911 call came in at 10:10 p.m. Wednesday after the man was found in the back parking lot near River Bluff Brewing Company by patrons, according to the St. Joseph Police Department.
Atchison's "Concert in the Sky" one of the best fireworks displays in country
An area summer fireworks display could well be the best in the country. At least, according to current voting in the USA Today’s Top 10 Best Places to See Fireworks, the Amelia Earhart Festival “Concert in the Sky” ranks third. Jacque Pregont says she quite frankly was...
Five injured, including 3 children, in Highway T collision near Savannah
On the evening of May 7, 2024, a collision occurred on Highway T, two miles west of Savannah, Missouri, involving a 2003 Pontiac Grand Am and a 2023 Ford F-150, which resulted in multiple injuries. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the accident took place at approximately 5:40 p.m.
Southside residents of St. Joseph enjoy the weather and fun at Parties on the Parkway
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) What better way to kickoff the spring and summer months than with the 2024 Parties on the Parkway, hosted by the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce. The first party of the year was on the south end of St. Joseph, as residents came out to hear live music, enjoy delicious food, and enjoy the weather.
Police hope to have body cameras by summer
After months of planning, the St. Joseph Police Department is in the final testing phases before deploying body and dash cameras to officers. The new technology the department will be using requires extensive testing that takes months, but officials say they are in the final phases of that process.
Local restaurant to be featured on America's Best Restaurants
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) A local St. Joseph restaurant will be featured on America's Best Restaurants Roadshow. Betty's Café located at 6307 King Hill Avenue in St. Joseph is a cash only restaurant which is open Monday through Saturday. Their phone number is 816-238-9847. Betty's Café, has been in St....
Southwest Livingston Baseball Outlasts the DeKalb Tigers in District Opener
(St. Joseph, Mo.) The Southwest Livingston Wildcats had just three wins in the regular season and a 10-run loss to DeKalb on their schedule. But the Wildcats got their revenge on the Tigers with a 5-3 win in the Class 1 District 15 Tournament Thursday evening.
Parson signs bill incentivizing five-day school week
Four-day school weeks were rejected in St. Joseph, and a new bill signed by the governor may reduce the likelihood of the issue arising again any time soon. Gov. Mike Parson signed Senate Bill 727 into law on Wednesday, addressing elementary and secondary education and incentivizing a five-day school week. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will give any school district with a five-day school week funding equal to 1% of its annual state aid entitlement for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, or 2% for 2028 and the following fiscal years.
City of St. Joseph to celebrate 14th annual Bike to Work Day
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The City of St. Joseph will be celebrating the 14th annual Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 17, 2024. According to the city's Facebook page, "May is National Bike Month as biking is a great alternative mode of transportation and helps promote a healthy lifestyle." The...
See St. Joseph: Stepping back in time
This weekend, St. Joseph residents can go back in time with historical home tours, 80’s dance nights and more in this week’s edition of See St. Joseph. If you have loose change sitting in a piggy bank, it’s time to empty it because the Friends of the Animal Shelter is hosting its fourth annual Raise Your Paws for a Cause dinner and quarter auction. Bring your quarters and appetites while you raise funds to support the animals in need at the St. Joseph Animal Control and Rescue. This fundraiser is one of the organization’s largest of the year. All money raised will go toward adoption specials and the medical care of the shelter animals. The auction begins at 6 p.m. Friday, May 10, at Stoney Creek Hotel, 1201 N. Woodbine Road.
Homeless St. Joseph man faces charges for assault and armed criminal action
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) A homeless man from St. Joseph is facing charges in Buchanan County for Second Degree Assault and Armed Criminal Action. According to a probable cause statement from The St. Joseph Police Department (SJPD), filed by Officer King, Brandon Maurice Kleppe committed First Degree Assault at 2605 Penn Street on Sunday, May 5, 2024.
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