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Two injured in Route A collision south of St. Joseph
An accident occurred on June 11, 2024, at 1:46 p.m. on Route A near Vera Lane, approximately half a mile south of St. Joseph. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that the collision involved a 2008 Mercury Mariner and a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. The Mercury Mariner, driven by 19-year-old Kaylee...
Missouri woman killed in two-vehicle crash in southeast Nebraska
OTOE COUNTY, Neb. (KOLN) - A Missouri woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 2 near Syracuse on Saturday. The Nebraska State Patrol said 87-year-old Anna White, of St. Joseph, Missouri, died after a GMC Sierra and Jeep Grand Cherokee collided around 10:55 p.m. An investigation showed that...
Family members set up GoFundMe to help with funeral costs for man who passed away in Missouri River
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) Family members of a St. Joseph man who passed away over the weekend in the Missouri River is trying to help cover funeral costs. Darrel Brown passed away Sunday, June 9, after a medical emergency occurred while fishing on the Missouri River. According to his sister, Jennifer...
Multiple injured in major accident on I-29 Monday afternoon
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) A multi-vehicle crash at the 50 mile marker on northbound Interstate 29 North resulted in a major slowdown and multiple injuries on Monday, just after 1:00 p.m. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Matthew Banks, 36 of Oregon, Missouri, was riding a motorcycle northbound on Interstate...
SJSD Board Member pleads guilty in harassment case Tuesday
A St. Joseph school board member pleaded guilty Tuesday to a misdemeanor charge stemming from an incident involving another board member. Whitney Lanning pleaded guilty to the charge of second-degree harassment at a hearing in front of Associate Circuit Judge Chad Gaddie. Lanning will be placed on two-year probation and...
Kansas felon accused of violent crime
ATCHISON COUNTY —A Kansas felon with a history of crime is back in jail. On Saturday, police arrested 45-year-old Michael B. Goner of Atchison, on requested charges of domestic battery and interference with law enforcement in the 1000 block North 4th Street in Atchison, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson.
One man dead after motorcycle, minivan crash Saturday on North Belt Highway
A man is dead after a two-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle Saturday night on North Belt Highway. St. Joseph Police confirm that 35-year-old Kenneth Hart was killed after colliding with the passenger side of a minivan at 2205 North Belt Highway - just south of Beck Road. This happened at...
Tips on how to keep your pet cool this summer
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) While it's important to keep yourself and other people safe from the heat, it is also important to keep any pets or animals safe as well, as hotter weather can have as much of an impact on an animal as well as a person. UPCO suggests battling...
Funeral held for fallen SJPD Officer Graham
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The memorial service for SJPD Officer Kyle Graham was held at Word of Life in St. Joseph on Monday. Graham passed away on May 30, 2024 at age 40. Family and fellow officers gathered in a funeral procession as they departed the service. Graham was a US...
Angel's Vet Express rescues dog thrown off bridge
Gary Silverglat at Angel's Vet Express spoke to KQ2 on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, to give an update on the dog that was rescued on Sunday. According to Silverglat, the owner of the dog has been located. Stay with KQ2 for updates on this story. (ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) Angel's Vet...
SJSD to offer ACT Academy at Central High School in July
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The St. Joseph School District (SJSD) is offering ACT Academy this summer at Central High School. According to a post from SJSD, "ACT Academy is open to all students within the boundaries of the St. Joseph School District. This week-long morning Academic Camp provides students with strategies and supports to achieve their goals on the ACT. The camp will be held at Central High School, July 8 thru 12 from 8am to 12pm."
Nicole Thompson named Missouri Western head softball coach
(GOGRIFFONS.COM) ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – One of Missouri Western Athletics' most storied programs has a new leader. Director of Athletics Andy Carter has announced the hiring of Nicole Thompson as the seventh head softball coach in program history. "We are excited to welcome Nicole and her family to the...
New camp gives children ways to deal with loss
(STEWARTSVILLE, Mo.) For children who have lost a parent or loved one, there aren't many resources to help them deal with the loss and dealing with grief. Thanks to Camp Farwesta holding their first Camp Haven, kids are able to learn news ways of learning how to deal with their pain in a fun, safe environment.
Go St. Joe to offer free rides on June 20th
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The Go St. Joe transit service in St. Joseph, Missouri will be offering free rides on Thursday, June 20, 2024. According to a post from the City of St. Joseph, "Dump the pump with St. Joseph Transit next Thursday, June 20. Ride free on all routes, all day, as often as you like. Charge for deviations still apply."
Friends of Krug Park and St. Joseph Parks Department to host Park-a-Palooza on June 22nd
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The Friends of Krug Park and the St. Joseph Parks, Recreation, and Civic Facilities are hosting the annual Park-a-Palooza event at Krug Park on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Park-a-Palooza 2024 will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a "Western theme, family fun events, food...
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