City of St. Joseph provides disposal site for live Christmas trees
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — As the Christmas holiday and celebrations wind down, the City of St. Joseph is offering a site to dispose of any live Christmas trees.
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City of St. Joseph facilities closed, under different operating hours in observance of Christmas holiday
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The City of St. Joseph announced certain facilities will be closed or operate under limited hours in observance of the Christmas holiday.
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Buchanan County Commission donates ambulance vehicle to DeKalb Fire Protection District
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Buchanan County Commissioners are stepping up this holiday season to provide support for rural public safety agencies.
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St. Joseph OKs key agreement with new Rosecrans airport operator, outlines plan for new hangar construction
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The City of St. Joseph is moving forward on a high-profile agreement with a new airport operator at Rosecrans Memorial Airport and outlining plans for the construction of new aircraft facilities.
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Platte County Commission votes to approve expansion of its Senior Property Tax Relief Program
PLATTE COUNTY, Mo. (KQTV) — The Platte County Commission voted Monday to approve a major expansion in its Senior Property Tax Relief Program.
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United Way honors Carole Dunn with Distinguished Leader award posthumously as part of Class of 2025
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A group of devoted community members were officially honored as the next class of up-and-coming leaders in St. Joseph this week, highlighted by the dedication of one late member who long embodied the program’s core values.
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Massive U.S. defense bill includes billions for Missouri, troop raises and $200m for new C-130Js
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The U.S. House has signed off on a massive defense policy bill with a record $901 billion in military spending, setting the stage for troop raises and potential upgrades for the 139th Airlift Wing in St. Joseph.
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St. Joseph Health Department has high hopes for expanded language interpreting services
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Starting next year, the St. Joseph Health Department will be updating its language interpreting services to assist the community.
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Congressman Graves pushes for new Air National Guard tuition assistance under bill
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Newly-proposed legislation in the U.S. House could significantly benefit drill-status members of the Air National Guard, including those stationed at the 139th Airlift Wing in St. Joseph.
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Buchanan County Commission provides update on Juvenile Justice Center project
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) —Â The Buchanan County Commission gathered on Wednesday with the wealth management company, Stifel, to discuss proposed financing options for their juvenile detention project.
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Local law enforcement to utilize drones, see salary increase
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The St. Joseph City Council approved the implementation of drones and a salary increase for the St. Joseph Police Department during its Monday meeting.
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City Council OKs purchase of six drones, raises for police, dispatchers
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A new fleet of high-tech drones and salary increases for police and 911 dispatchers are in line for approval at tonight’s City Council meeting, a potential boost to public safety and emergency operations.
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Missouri legislators file separate bills to fully ban abortion, criminalize procedure
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A pair of Missouri legislators are seeking to nullify abortion rights that were enshrined into the state constitution by voters in 2024, going as far as proposing criminal penalties for those involved in the procedure.
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Lead pipes to be inspected throughout St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Over 16,000 homes and businesses throughout St. Joseph will be checked for potential lead service lines.
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City enacts first phase of snow ordinance
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The City of St. Joseph announced it has enacted Phase I of its snow ordinance, as snow continues to accumulate across the region. Phase I is declared during the first snowfall of the season and stays in effect through the end of winter. All-season/snow tires or chains are required on
Continue Reading City Hall gets festive with newly installed exterior lighting
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — St. Joseph’s City Hall will shine bright on Friday with festive red and green lighting to celebrate the start of the Christmas season.
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USPS shares holiday shipping date guidelines
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) —Â With Black Friday and online shopping deals hitting stores early, the United States Postal Service is preparing for its busiest time of year.
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St. Joseph begins study on four major intersections, including Ashland/Noyes, for potential layout changes
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Transportation planners have kicked off a monthslong study of four well-known and heavily-trafficked intersections in St. Joseph, studies that could pave the way for sizable changes from traffic light improvements to potential roundabout construction.
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Restoration project planned for Heritage Park softball fields in St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The riverfront softball fields of St. Joseph are set for a thorough facelift in preparation for next playing season.
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City shares adjusted hours for the Thanksgiving holiday
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The City of St. Joseph announced certain city facilities and offices will be closed or operating under different hours for the Thanksgiving and Black Friday holidays.
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City Council recap: City plans to issue $14 million in revenue bonds to secure Schutz expansion project
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — City Councilmembers signaled their support tonight for an incentive package to help secure a large $31 million industrial development project in St. Joseph.
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St. Joseph police officers, 911 dispatchers in line for salary increases
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Labor unions for St. Joseph police officers and 911 dispatchers have agreed to terms on new working contracts to boost salaries between 3% and 6%, measures that now head to City Council for formal approval.
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City eyes major upgrade with $1.3 million for new fleet of high-tech drones
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In the event of a fire, search and rescue or other emergency situation, local personnel could have a new set of eyes in the sky backing them up.
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New $5 million animal shelter rounding into shape with construction well on track
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Construction crews are well on their way to completing St. Joseph’s new animal shelter by mid-2026.
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Local law enforcement shares online shopping safety tips ahead of the holidays
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) —Â Black Friday and Cyber Monday aren’t here just yet, but holiday shopping certainly is. Online shopping has become the “new normal” due to the convenience and reliability, but just like any form of online use, safety concerns remain.
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Longtime City Clerk Paula Heyde set to retire as city taps Garton as successor
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — After more than four decades of service with the City of St. Joseph, longtime clerk Paula Heyde has announced plans to call it a career.
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St. Joseph Animal Shelter adjusts hours, drops Sunday from weekly schedule
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The City of St. Joseph has announced a change in hours of operation for the Animal Services Shelter on Lower Lake Road.
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Downtown event inspires collaboration between St. Joseph youth and local government
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The City of St. Joseph is seeking the input of local youth in an effort to promote civic engagement and explore new ways to problem solve in local government.
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Buchanan County Commissioners provide opinion on SJSD high schools
BUCHANAN COUNTY, Mo. (KQTV) — In a Facebook post on Tuesday, St. Joseph School District Board of Education Member Whitney Lanning shared an email from Buchanan County Commissioners regarding their opinion on the district’s looming high school model decision.
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Heavy lifting begins on City Hall fountain reconstruction project
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Downtown pedestrians will see heavy construction now underway in front of City Hall as part of a transformation for a well-known civic structure.
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