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UPDATE: One killed in shooting at St. Joseph gas station on Friday
(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...
Weekly Safety Report: Hit-and-Run, Collision, and Shoplifting Incidents in St. Joseph
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.
Sheriff: Meth bust leads to 3 arrests at apartment building
BROWN COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating three suspect on drug allegations after a drug bust at an apartment complex in Brown County. Justs before 9p.m. Dec. 1, sheriff's deputies initiated two search warrants simultaneously at 715 1/2 apartments # 1 & 3 Oregon Street in Hiawatha, according to Sheriff John Merchant.
Today the gas price is close to $2.89 in Forest City as of 2023-12-08. Find the available station near you.
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 Friday is $3.185, a week ago the price is $3.248 , according to AAA.
Falls City Council takes action on truck purchases
(KLZA)-- The Falls City Council approved the purchase of four trucks for the City when they met Monday evening. The purchase of four trucks approved to be purchased from Hullman's Ford of Falls City for delivery in 2023 have been cancelled by Ford with the trucks not being built. Monday...
Check-it-Outlet hosted raffle for homemade doghouse
(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...
Dogs in Need: Could Your Home Be Their New Home in saint joseph, MO?
Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around saint joseph..
Power outage closes Minnie Cline, Early Learning Center
A power outage has led the Savannah R-3 School District to close Minnie Cline Elementary and The Early Learning Center today (THU). All other campuses are in session today. UPDATE: Also, the Savannah School District office has been re-opened after losing power earlier this morning.
Falls City police report pedestrian accident
FALLS CITY – Falls City police report a pedestrian accident Nov. 30 near 16th and Stone Street. An accident reports says a 38-year-old pedestrian was hit by a Chevrolet Suburban while in the crosswalk and was transported to the hospital for further evaluation. Police say 33-year-old Morgan Bachman of...
Central cheer team heading to state competition this weekend
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) In their final performance before state, the Central and Savannah cheerleading squads performed a showcase Tuesday night at Central High School. The squads will compete this weekend at state on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University.
End of an era as Allied Arts director announces retirement
St. Joseph’s arts scene will look a little different in 2024 following the departure of a key organizer. The Allied Arts Council announced the retirement of Executive Director Teresa Fankhauser on Thursday morning. After putting in 19 years of work to advance the arts community in St. Joseph, Fankhauser will retire sometime during the spring of 2024.
Beyond Troy; Teacher hobbies outside of school
Elizabeth King is a special education teacher who, when not teaching enjoys painting. All day, every day, but I really do all or most of my focusing after 9PM. What was the toughest piece of artwork that you’ve made?. Physically, I used to do glass art. Challenging, I painted...
St. Joseph could benefit from Kansas City hosting the 2026 World Cup
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...
See St. Joseph: Holiday performances, sports and spooks
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.
Power outage to effect portions of Falls City Friday
(KLZA)-- A power outage is planned for Friday that will effect a portion of Falls City. The power outage is required in order to make repairs to the electrical infrastructure. The outage will begin at 8:30 a.m. and will last until approximately 4:00 p.m. The impacted area will be approximately...
Meierhoffer Funeral Home celebrates its 32nd annual Holiday Remembrance
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The Meierhoffer Funeral Home's Holiday Remembrance is an event used to bring those who lost a loved one, together this holiday season. The event had a sermon, a candle lighting, and reception where people where allowed to visit with others. While the losing a loved one can...
Kansas man jailed for alleged criminal threat
BROWN COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for an allege violent crime. Just after 11:30p.m. November 25, sheriff's office dispatchers in Brown County received a call of a domestic dispute in the vicinity of 1223 and 320th Road in BrownCounty, according to Sheriff John Merchant. Upon conclusion...
HHS Winter Band Concert
On Monday, Dec. 4, the Hiawatha High School band shone through with a concert for the ages. The HHS Winter Concert, led by director and band teacher Jerod Estrada, was a fitting conclusion to the semester of the band class. This concert was different from the rest of the other high school concerts that Hiawatha has put on. In this particular concert, Hiawatha showed off not one but two bands.
After-school program brings youth together through music
Kids in MidCity Excellence are making friends and learning about music as part of an after-school drumline group. MidCity Excellence provides several after-school programs for kids and adults from preschool to 12th grade. The St. Joe Junior Stixx program has around 15 to 25 kids who play drums on various sizes of trash cans.