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Ricky Dean's is hosting a Mental Health Awareness night
(ST.JOSEPH, Mo) Ricky Dean's is hosting a free Mental Health Awareness event tonight 5:30-7:30 p.m. The owners of Rick Dean's and Molly Thomas the Family Guidance Marketing Coordinator are very motivated to spread a positive message and to give guidance to those who suffer from mental health issues. The event...
Misconduct allegation leads to teacher's arrest
A Robidoux Middle School math teacher has been arrested on allegations of misconduct involving a district student. St. Joseph School District leaders were notified by an employee of the allegations against Tim Harding, according to a statement. District officials are conducting their own investigation in addition to the inquiry by police.
Teen drivers encouraged to register for summer course
The St. Joseph Safety and Health Council is noticing a lack of teenagers signed up for its summer driving program for the first time. Many reasons could be behind why there is a decrease in teenagers signing up for courses to obtain a driver’s license, including a growing trend that shows teenagers are not immediately choosing to get their driver's licenses. The most recent data from the Federal Highway Administration shows that 25% of 16-year-olds obtained their licenses in 2021, compared to the 46% of people the same age in 1983.
St. Joseph public schools celebrate 2024 graduating seniors
St. Joseph’s public high schools held their graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2024 on May 19 at the Civic Arena. Downtown St. Joseph was quite excitable for a Sunday afternoon as thousands gathered to celebrate their graduating seniors.
Gallatin R-5 Board of Education approves bus lease transaction and staff changes
The Gallatin R-5 Board of Education approved a resolution on May 16 that authorized a lease transaction for a bus lease purchase. Two bids were approved. One was from the C and C Group to install key fobs in the district. The other was from Maven Mechanical to upgrade air conditioning in the high school building.
Single-vehicle accident on Highway 13 injures Gallatin woman
On May 15, 2024, at approximately 8:19 p.m., a single-vehicle accident occurred on Highway 13, three miles south of Jameson, Missouri. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the incident involved a 2015 Ford Edge driven by 34-year-old Marjorie J. Holcomb of Gallatin, Missouri. Holcomb was traveling southbound when her vehicle ran off the east side of the roadway, crossed a creek, and struck a tree. The Ford Edge came to rest upright on its wheels, facing south.
Bluffwoods Renaissance Festival returning for 2nd year at St. Joseph
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The Bluffwoods Renaissance Festival has returned for their second year in St. Joseph, and this year was filled with fun costumes, delicious food, and local vendors selling all sorts of fantasy related items. Duke Von Jon, the festival's host, said,. "We have pyro dancers, we have belly...
City Council adds an extension of the USE TAX on the August 6th ballot
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) St. Joseph City Council held a special Council Meeting Monday afternoon to approve the language that will appear on the August ballot for an extension of the USE TAX. The tax is the equivalent of a sales tax, but it's on goods that are purchased out of...
Platte Valley Gets Payback in Sectionals Win Over Braymer Bobcats
(Guilford, Mo.) Platte Valley has embraced the underdog role, even as they continue their run of upsets in the postseason. Monday evening it was Braymer's turn as Platte Valley secured a spot in the quarterfinals Wednesday with a 6-2 win over the Bobcats. Platte Valley will host Green City next...
Eastowne Business Park to receive infrastructure upgrades
Efforts are ramping up to attract additional business near the outskirts of town. The city of St. Joseph is using $3 million from its 2024 Capital Improvements Program tax to install additional infrastructure, like storm drainage, water lines, sidewalks and lighting at Eastowne Business Park.
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.
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...
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...
East Buchanan and Mound City boys, North Platte girls win state titles in track Saturday
The East Buchanan boys' track team won its third state title in school history and its first since 2005 on Saturday at the MSHSAA state championship track and field meet at Adkins Stadium in Jefferson City. The Bulldogs took home the Class 2 crown with 56 team points - four...
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