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(KAIR)--A vehicle crash in downtown Atchison Thursday morning sent the two drivers to the hospital. It happened in the 700 block of Main Street, around 9:15 Thursday morning, when 64-year-old Atchison resident, Dennis Collier, was southbound in the 100 block of South 7th Street. He then turned west, into an apartment complex parking lot, where his pickup truck struck a fixed object and then a parked vehicle.

(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) One person was killed following a shooting outside a gas station in St. Joseph. The St. Joseph Police Department (SJPD) and EMS were dispatched to the Speedy's located on 1310 South Riverside Road in St. Joseph on Friday, December 8, 2023. Reports of a possible shooting were...

This week in St. Joseph, Missouri, there were several incidents that occurred, resulting in minor injuries. These incidents include a young man being hurt in a hit-and-run after confronting a shoplifter, a two-car collision on Highway 36 injuring one person, a crash on I-29 that closed the southbound lanes and caused minor injuries, and a pedestrian suffering minor injuries in a hit-and-run outside of Big Lots.

(KAIR)--More national recognition for Atchison because of the Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum, nominated as a Reader's Choice Top 10 New Museum by USA Today. According to the publication, nominees are submitted by a panel of experts, with 10Best list editors to narrow the field to select the final set of nominees for the Reader's Choice Awards.

A traffic incident occurred on Interstate 29 southbound near mile marker 43.6 at approximately 5:45 p.m. on December 7, 2023. The crash involved a 2016 Volvo driven by Eddy A. Coto-Sierra, 30, of Miami, Florida, and a 2023 International driven by Earl E. Frederick, 60, of Poinsett, Arkansas. According to...

Interested in adding a furry friend to your family? Even if you're just keen on viewing some of the cute critters available for adoption nearby, there are ample pets waiting for their forever homes in animal shelters throughout and around leavenworth.

LEAVENWORTH - In a significant development for the City of Leavenworth, the Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) has awarded a substantial grant of nearly $1.95 million. This funding is earmarked for comprehensive transportation improvements across the city, slated for commencement in 2024. Historically, most of Leavenworth's streets were built by simply...

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Saturday is $3.167, a week ago the price is $3.247 , according to AAA.

(KMAland) -- Shenandoah, Stanton, East Atchison and Stanberry were among the winners in KMAland boys hoops on Thursday. Cade Behrens and Mason Betts each had 29 points to lead the way for Coon Rapids-Bayard. Michael Davis scored 21 points and Tristen Burkhart had 14 to lead Boyer Valley. NON-CONFERENCE. Shenandoah...

(St. JOSEPH,) MO; Darcee's School of Dance performed during the halftime of the K-state and Missouri Game. Darcee School of Dance has won three National Championships and got an amazing opportunity to showcase their winning dancing at Civic Arena in St. Joseph. Darcee's School of Dance Instructor talked about how...

LANSING, Kan. — Soon, you'll be able to take a tour of the now-vacant Lansing State Penitentiary. The Lansing Historical Society is taking over the building with the hopes of turning it into a tourist attraction. At 19, Leavenworth, Kansas, Mayor Jermaine Wilson was sentenced to serve three years...

East Atchison uses defense to create offense in win over Sidney. Sound defense and hot second half shooting, leads to a interstate win for Coach Casey Martin and the East Atchison Wolves by a score of 46-23.

BUCHANAN COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just before 6p.m. Thursday in Buchanan County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2023 International semi driven by Earl A. Fredrick, 60, Poinsett, Arkansas, was southbound on Interstate 29 just north of Route DD. The semi was following a...

(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) Check-it-Outlet, St. Joseph's bargain bin store, recently hosted a raffle for a homemade doghouse, and today they announced their winner. The bargain bin store was donated a homemade doghouse from one of their regulars 'Steve' who makes it a hobby to make doghouses. The fully insulated house...

Teresa Fankhauser, the longtime executive director of the St. Joseph Allied Arts Council, is retiring. Fankhauser says she's had a passion for the arts her entire life, and to be able to put that passion into action means everything. "I've always had that access and as an adult I realized...

St. Joseph looks to get a piece of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Kansas City Area Development Council President, Tim Cowden, says the World Cup is not just the biggest sporting event in the world, it is the biggest event, period. Cowden does believe St. Joseph will benefit from Kansas...

A Leavenworth, Kansas, man faces a murder charge for an alleged incident outside a Platte City Wendy’s last month. Reports say 22-year-old Terrion M. Gully-Henry faces felony charges of murder and armed criminal action. Authorities accuse Gully-Henry of fatally shooting 18-year-old Kareem Z. Hassan on November 15. Gully-Henry reportedly...

Mixbook Recently published their list of the top 75 Most Christmassy Towns in the U.S. We were surprised that Leavenworth didn’t make the TOP TEN.

Holiday festivities are in full swing all over town this weekend. Luckily, See St. Joseph has the inside scoop on it all. The Griffon Gliders are presenting this year’s holiday performance “Jingle All the Way” featuring members of the St. Joseph Figure Skating Club and Bode Ice Arena Learn to Skate students. The skaters have worked for months preparing for the annual performance so St. Joseph residents can watch them jump, spin and glide to holiday classics. Ticketholders can even join in on the fun after the show for an hour of skating. Tickets are $10 at the door and performances begin at 6:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and at 3 p.m. on Sunday at Bode Ice Arena, 2500 Southwest Parkway.

Chin Paradise, a new, family-owned restaurant, is gearing up to bring a variety of Asian dishes to St. Joseph residents. The restaurant is located at 3833 Frederick Ave. in the East Ridge Shopping Center. Owner Touang Pum said staff have been working to get the shop up and running for a while, and it’s finally almost ready for customers.