A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued across Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas, ahead of a chance for light freezing rain Wednesday morning and afternoon. The Winter Weather Advisory includes the following Northwest Missouri counties from 3 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Feb. 5: Andrew, Atchison, Buchanan, Clinton, DeKalb, Gentry, Holt, Nodaway, Platte and Worth.
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The Buchanan County, Missouri Sheriff’s Office has recently promoted several internal candidates to new positions. According to a post on social media from the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday, Jan. 30, “The Sheriff’s Office is extremely happy to announce several promotions of our members. There are also several transfers and restructuring to streamline and enhance
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A proposed Missouri bill by State Senator Rusty Black would limit the rate inmates pay to make phone calls.
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Those who didn’t purchase tickets to the Super Bowl still have a chance to go, thanks to a raffle by Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph. A $100 donation on the Catholic Charities website qualifies donors for a prize package to New Orleans for the game. The package includes Super Bowl tickets and roundtrip airline
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A few local Chiefs fans are preparing for a chance of a lifetime, as they head to the Super Bowl LIX game in New Orleans. The Kansas City Chiefs will face the Philadelphia Eagles in a Super Bowl Sunday matchup and will have a chance to complete a three-peat. Nate Morrow and Gary Kirkpatrick are
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The need for reliable internet is becoming essential for accessing health care and employment opportunities as well as education.
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Flags fly in front of City Hall and Civic Center Park on a hot August day in St. Joseph.
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A local business is offering a fun opportunity for fathers and daughters to connect.
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It’s a pain, just saying I was just wondering if and when the King Hill Ave. bridge will be completed. I’ve called the city. They referred me to the section of the city that does the construction on that project and I was told once that it would been done in mid-December. However, if you
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By USDA-MO Dept of Ag Market News RECEIPTS: Auctions Direct Video/Internet Total This Week: 293,900 47,600 6,800 348,300 Last Week: 194,400 17,900 56,900 269,200 Year Ago: 286,500 52,600 6,200 345,300 Compared to last week, steers and heifers sold 3.00 to 8.00 higher, with instances 10.00 to 15.00 higher at some auctions as optimism was abound
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Linda Susan McCoy, 74, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, in a St. Joseph hospital. She was born June 11, 1950, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late Laveran Lettie and Carroll McCoy. She graduated from Bishop LeBlond High School class of 1969. She worked as a caregiver. Linda enjoyed spending time
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Lila Mae Deiter, 84, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, at Mosaic Life Care. She was born Nov. 18, 1940, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late, Louise and Ira Stout. She graduated from Lafayette High School, class of 1958. Lila worked as a caregiver. She loved the KC Chiefs, her animals,
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Marian “Sue” Fannon, 81, St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. She was born Dec. 19, 1943, to Claude and Helen (Thompson) Brashears, in Bertrand, Missouri. Sue graduated from Stanberry High School in 1961. She married Max L. Fannon on Dec. 3, 1961. Sue owned Country House Antiques and Crafts for many years in
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Mary Ann (Hull) Newgard, 84, St. Joseph, passed away Friday, Jan. 31, 2025. She was born April 20, 1940, in St. Joseph, to Judge J.P. and Effie Rue (Vestal) Hull. Mary Ann was a 1958 graduate of Faucett High School and attended St. Joseph Junior College. Mary Ann married Don Newgard on April 20, 1989.
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Jean L. Holcomb, 84, St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Jean was born on Aug. 12, 1940, in Bethany, Missouri, to Fred and Dorothy (Williams) Klindt. Mrs. Holcomb worked in numerous places in St. Joseph. Among them were Parisoff Grocery, Belt American Bank and the FDIC in St.
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UNION STAR, Mo. – Jack Richardson, 85, peacefully passed away on Jan. 31, 2025, at his home. He was born in Osborn, Missouri, on May 22, 1939, to George and Jessie Richardson. Jack graduated from Plattsburg High School and received an associate’s degree from Missouri Western State College. He was an engineer for the Burlington
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Samuel Holmes III, 47, of St Joseph, passed away Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. He was born Jan. 7, 1978, in St. Joseph. Sam was a free and kind soul, loved being outdoors and riding his Harley. He especially loved his family, especially his grandson and nieces and nephews. He had a gift being able to
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No injuries were reported in a train derailment around 9 p.m. Monday near the area of Route 759 and Oak Street in St. Joseph. Local authorities are asking residents to avoid the area as cleanup efforts get underway. “Upon arrival, I walked up to the engine and it appeared that they hit a broken piece
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In a message sent out to St. Joseph School District faculty and families, patrons were informed about an imminent calendar change on Monday, Feb. 3. A teacher work day scheduled for Monday, Feb. 10, will be moved to Wednesday, Feb. 12 in preparation for a potential Chiefs victory. The change will ensure instructional time for
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In a December 2024 Board of Education Meeting, the St. Joseph School District approved site preparation efforts for high school turf installation. Benton, Central and Lafayette high schools will be transitioning their football fields into turf. “It’s an exciting process, it’s something that, you know, doesn’t happen a lot of times, even at other places,” said Shannon
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Landfill operators and staff move trash in 2023 at the St. Joseph Landfill.
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Lafayette sophomore Laniya Carriger shares a smile prior to tip-off of a 62-36 win over East Buchanan on Monday night in Gower, Missouri.
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A St. Joseph Police Department officer involved in the Jan. 31 shooting incident is on administrative leave as an investigation continues.
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