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(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The St. Joseph Police Department responded to the Walmart on North Belt Highway for a possible bomb threat Wednesday night. Police on the scene say a threat was made over the phone around 8:00 p.m. The building was evacuated as police searched the store, but nothing was...

(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The St. Joseph Police Department released a possible cause of death for a woman that died in police custody. Police say that Lacey Fanning, 20, was arrested on a possession of drugs charge. The department reports that case is being investigated as a drug overdose. Police are...

St. Joseph police are investigating the possible drug overdose of a 20-year-old St. Joseph woman arrested on a possession of drugs charge. Police report Lacey Fanning displayed signs of a medical condition after being booked into custody this past weekend. She was rushed to the hospital for treatment, but later died.

(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) Emergency responders are navigating challenges of 911 calls at the new River Bluff Bike Trails. The bike trails officially opened over Memorial Day weekend. The trails feature miles of multi-level bike and hiking trails. The city anticipating many out-of-town visitors to tackle the trails. As many people...

HIAWATHA, Kan. Adam James Carlson, 39, of Hiawatha, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at his home. He was born on Sept. 14, 1982 in Horton, Kansas, the son of James and Wilma Richard Carlson. Adam graduated from Horton High School in 2001. Adam worked as the Bingo Supervisor for the Sac-N-Fox Casino. He loved playing video games and spending time with his children.

ATCHISON COUNTY, Kan. —Law enforcement authorities are investigating damage to the exterior of a home in the 1200 block of Mound Street in Atchison as arson. The damage was caused by fireworks being projected at a porch area of the house around midnight on Tuesday night, according to Atchison Police Chief Mike Wilson.

A Virginia woman suffered injuries in a Buchanan County crash Tuesday morning. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the accident occurred around 10:20 Tuesday morning on I-29, two miles south of Faucett, as a vehicle driven by 46-year-old Chase City, Virginia resident Amy J. Schiffer headed southbound. Troopers say Schiffer’s...

At Monday night’s meeting of the Hiawatha City Commission, the group approved a plan for attracting potential candidates for the position of City Administrator as well as granted an extension on a house set for demolition. Larry Paine is currently serving in the position on an interim basis while...

(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) Buchanan County has been awarded federal funds from the FEMA Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program. The county has been chosen to receive over $22,000 for Phase 39 and over $70,000 for Phase A-R-P-A-R to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. United Way...

EASTON, Kan. — One Leavenworth County, Kansas, town is breathing a sigh of relief. Eight of the passengers involved in Monday’s Amtrak train derailment in central Missouri are from Easton, Kansas, which has a population of 247. Members of the FLBA club at Pleasant Ridge High School were...

(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) Pickett Elementary volunteer coordinator is retiring after 28 years on the job. Carol Baltezor has been an unforgettable member of Pickett Elementary in St. Joseph over the years, taking on not only the role of volunteer coordinator, but many other responsibilities throughout the school, and becoming an essential community member.

Columbia Police have arrested two people in connection to the remains of an infant found in 2019. Columbia Police Chief Geoff Jones announced on Tuesday that Staffone Fountain, 30, of St. Joseph, and Lavosha Daniels, 28, of St. Louis, are both in custody. Fountain was arrested on charges of First...

The Independence Day holiday will bring a weekend of festivities to Platte County. In Weston, a family parade will kick off at 4 p.m. Saturday, July 2 at Main and Thomas streets. The line-up for the parade will be at Christian Assembly on Washington Street with decoration bags available. Everyone is invited to participate.

Eight of the passengers involved in Monday’s deadly Amtrak train derailment in central Missouri are from Easton, Kansas.

Child care is becoming harder and harder to find following the coronavirus pandemic. And that might be keeping some people from reentering the workforce. St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce President Natalie Redmond says the pandemic put northwest Missouri in a "child care desert." "As well as issues with folks being...

(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The American Red Cross is assisting people affected by Monday's derailment. In a statement, the Red Cross reports it's coordinating with county emergency management, and city and state officials to determine what's needed. The organization says it's provided about 75 blood products to support area hospitals in...