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Shots fired, no one hurt at Frog Hop in St. Joseph
St. Joseph police are investigating a shooting in the parking lot behind the Frog Hop at 2001 Messanie Street. Police say it appears unknown subjects shot into the air from the parking lot. Officers recovered two shell casings. No one was harmed in the shooting. No property damage has been discovered.
St. Joseph man jailed for skipping court in Kansas
ATCHISON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for skipping court. On Tuesday, police arrested 38-year-old Jackie L. Busey of St. Joseph on a Municipal Court warrant for failure to appear in court, according to Atchison Police Chief Mike Wilson. He was jailed in 2019 on a requested...
What happened to the city of St. Joseph?
(ST. JOSEPH, MO.) Since 1900 the population of St. Joseph has been dropping throughout the years and by 2030, the population is expected to be below 60 thousand people. From having a recorded population of over 100 thousand people and being labeled an All-American City in 1997 by the National Civic League, what really happened to the city of St. Joseph?
Fentanyl disguised as prescriptions becoming a St. Joseph problem, too
A surging problem, fentanyl pills disguised as prescription medication, has made its way to St. Joseph. Police Chief Paul Luster says a surge in fentanyl overdoses from these counterfeit pills shows fuels the opioid epidemic. "Last year, this was nationally, there were 115 million pills containing fentanyl were seized by...
Assault, robbery lead to police standoff
An overnight standoff ended with one person surrendering to police at about 1:30 a.m. Wednesday. A domestic assault and robbery call at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday later led police to the area of 24th and Felix streets with a standoff starting at about midnight, according to the St. Joseph Police Department.
New details emerge in string of police incidents
New details are emerging after St. Joseph police spent much of Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning responding to a series of unrelated incidents. St. Joseph Police have confirmed the identity of a St. Joseph man who was hospitalized after being shot prior to a standoff on Powell Street after 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Powell Street shooting victim released from hospital
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The St. Joseph Police Department has identified the Powell Street shooting victim from Tuesday night's incident. According to SJPD officials, the victim is 55-year-old Jeff S. Epps. SJPD officials said he was treated at the hospital for a gun-shot wound and later released. SJPD is still investigating...
What is Benedictine College? About the Kansas site of Harrison Butker’s viral speech
This past weekend, Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker gave the commencement address at Benedictine College, a Catholic institution in Atchison, Kansas. Learn more about this college. In his 20-minute speech, Butker referred to LGBTQ pride as a deadly sin and decried diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. Butker, a devout Catholic, played...
Baseball Game Recap: Elwood Takes a Loss
Elwood was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss. They took a 5-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Tipton Blue Devils. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Elwood of the 10-7 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Elanco Animal Health launching campaign 'Parvo is Poop' to raise awareness against Parvovirus
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) Elanco Animal Health Incorporated, an animal hospital based in Indiana, has launched a campaign called 'Parvo is Poop' to raise awareness towards Canine Parvo Disease. Elanco states that awareness surrounding Parvovirus is minimal, so they're campaigning to raise awareness towards the deadly virus, which is more prevalent...
SJPD investigating Tuesday night shooting
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The St. Joseph Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened around 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. According to SJPD Chief Paul Luster, an adult male victim was shot and suffered non-life threatening injuries in the 800 block of Powell Street. Luster said the victim has been transported to the hospital.
Free health screenings at Walmart Wellness Day
Walmart is hosting a Wellness Day on Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Customers can receive a variety of things such as free health screenings for glucose, cholesterol, BMI and blood pressure, as well as affordable immunizations against COVID-19, shingles, tetanus, measles and others at pharmacies nationwide.
Man hospitalized after shooting Tuesday evening
A man was taken to the hospital with apparent non-life-threatening injuries after being shot Tuesday evening, police told News-Press NOW. Police identified the victim of the shooting on Wednesday as 55-year-old Jeff S. Epps, who was treated at the hospital for a gunshot wound and was released. Live broadcasts Monday...
St. Joseph teen pleads guilty in death of 15-year-old one year ago
A 17-year-old St. Joseph man has pleaded guilty in the shooting death of a teenager near the St. Joseph REC Center nearly one year ago. Kaden Wilfong pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in Buchanan County Circuit Court, admitting involvement in the shooting death of 15-year-old Carter Smith at the intersection of 18th and Commercial Streets during a robbery.
Local stores prep for St. Joseph's "Bike to Work Day" on Friday
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The City of St Joseph is partnering with local bicycle shops to help get citizens involved with the 14th annual "Bike to Work Day". For stores like Horizon Cycling, growing the cycling community is a store focus according to manager Blake Hoppe. "We're really passionate about the...
Repairs set for Highway 36 west of St. Joseph
Drivers traveling between Missouri and Kansas in the St. Joseph area will face delays beginning Wednesday as a resurfacing project begins on Highway 36. A $7.5 million mill and overlay project will cover four miles starting just west of the Missouri River bridges and going to the 165th Road interchange in Doniphan County.
St. Joseph looks to build new apartments and hotels on the north side
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) Buchanan County and St. joseph are looking to build new apartments and hotels on the plans for the land near the North Shoppes. The county is planning to build mid to upscale apartments on unused land. The apartments are designed to attract young professionals and executives to...
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