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Police identify one injured in stabbing
One person sustained non-life-threatening injuries following a stabbing in the area of 13th and Hickory streets on Wednesday morning. The initial 911 call came in around 1:08 a.m., according to the St. Joseph Police Department.
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...
The Downtown Library hosts their newest True Crime Time
(ST. JOSEPH, MO.) For most people you've probably seen a forensic anthropologist on tv shows like Bones, but there are a lot of differences and similarities that a tv forensic anthropologist and a real one. The downtown library held their newest True Crime Time tonight, entitled Skeletons in the Closet...
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?
Downtown arena set to receive a much-needed upgrade
More improvements are on the way to St. Joseph's Civic Arena as officials continue efforts to bring bigger athletic and entertainment events to the city. Restroom upgrades are next on the agenda for the facility. Brett Esley, executive director of the St. Joseph, MO sports commission, said the improvements have been beneficial to his efforts to market the city as a destination for events like the Division II women's Elite Eight.
St. Joseph gaining momentum in push to address housing
Michelle Clark remembers the emotion she and her three business partners felt when they learned someone would call their first rehabilitated property a home in St. Joseph. What started with an idea and a shared goal over dinner with friends Sarah Weaver, Tara Horn and Ashley Albers on how to improve St. Joseph’s housing is now blossoming before their eyes.
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.
Young Eagles offer Free Flight Experience to children in the area
(ST. JOSEPH, MO.) The Young Eagles and the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) teamed up together to give children in the area a chance to learn more about the world of aviation at Rosecrans Memorial Airport. The Free Flight Experience gave kids a chance to ride in an airplane, learn about...
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.
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...
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...
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.
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...
Blue Star program offers free experiences for military families
Military families are getting free entertainment thanks to some local museums. To thank them for their service, museums across the country are offering free entry to active duty military members, including the National Guard and Reserves, as well as their families.
Benton High School baseball downs Savannah, wins first district title since 2015
(ST. JOSEPH, MO) - The Benton High School baseball team knocked off Savannah 4-1 to win the Class 4 District 16 Championship on Thursday on Missouri Western's baseball field. It's Benton's first district title since 2015. Senior Carson Schmidt finished 3-for-4 at the plate with 3 RBI for Benton. Junior...
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...
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.
KMAland Boys Tennis (5/18): Savannah's Horton wins state championship, Maryville, Savannah doubles teams medal
(KMAland) -- Savannah’s Cole Horton was in dominant form Saturday on his way to winning the Class 1 singles state championship. Horton won 6-0, 6-0 in the semifinals and 6-2, 6-0 in the final to claim the state title. In doubles, Maryville’s Jaxson Staples and Kason Teale teamed up to finish in fifth place, beating Savannah’s Noah Gould and Brighton Kurre in a consolation semifinal before winning in tiebreak fashion in the fifth place match.
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