Public Safety

By Jenna Wilson More than 250 guns have been reported stolen in St. Joseph during the last two years, leading to concerns the weapons could be used in violent crimes. The thefts are a growing problem for police, who warn suspects often try breaking into cars to get their hands on a weapon. “A majority

By Jenna Wilson A St. Joseph man is recovering from a gunshot wound and the suspect remains at large in a shooting that happened this weekend near North Ninth and Corby streets. Police responded to a shots fired call at about 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, according to Capt. Jeff Wilson with the St. Joseph Police

By Chris Fortune With the local homeless community growing, the St. Joseph Police Department is drawing inspiration from other cities to address issues here. Officials are looking to a program utilized by the Sarasota, Florida, Police Department to address issues with homelessness, focusing on a segment of the community involved in nuisance crimes. Police Chief

By NewsPress Now A 48-year-old man died after crashing and being ejected from his motorcycle Wednesday night in DeKalb County. Jonathan Bunse, of Clarksdale, Missouri, was traveling south on Route P in Clarksdale around 10:30 p.m. when he traveled off of the roadway and struck an embankment, according to Missouri State Highway Patrol crash reports.

By NewsPress Now A St. Joseph woman has serious injuries after being hit by a car that overturned while she was standing along U.S. Highway 36 on Tuesday. Heather Bolonyi-Holt, 39, was driving a truck pulling a camper west at about 6 a.m. on U.S. 36 when it broke down and blocked part of the

By NewsPress Now A one-vehicle accident Tuesday afternoon sent a Lathrop man to the hospital with serious injuries. Kam Montgomery, 44, was driving too fast for road conditions at about 4:30 p.m. on S.E. Cannon Ball Road four miles south of Lathrop when he went off the road and hit a tree, according to a

By NewsPress Now A Cameron, Missouri, woman received serious injuries in an accident Sunday morning in Daviess County. The accident happened just after 10 a.m. on March 17 near the U.S. 69 ramp about four miles west of Altamont, Missouri. A car driven by Cathleen Dedonder, 61, of Topeka, Kansas, was southbound on a ramp

By Riley Funk The St. Joseph Police Department may receive needed funding to build on its fleet and continue serving the community if approved at Monday night’s city council meeting. The council will vote to approve $51,878 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to purchase firearms for 37 police vehicles. Police Chief Paul Luster said

By Jenna Wilson An illegal narcotic on the streets that could lead to amputation has been surfacing in St. Joseph for over a year now, and officials are cautioning the community, especially because Narcan won’t be able to reverse the effects. “Xylazine is an animal tranquilizer,” said Shawn Collie, Buchanan County drug strike Captain. “We

By Jenna Wilson Many in the community are gearing up for St. Patrick’s Day weekend and looking forward to celebrating at local bars, but all of that shouldn’t come without keeping safety in mind. “This is a great weekend to have fun and we expect and hope everyone has a great time,” said Sgt. James

By NewsPress Now Avoid the area of Frederick Avenue and 36th Street as police and EMS are on the scene of a crash. Injuries are unknown at this time, but a second ambulance is now on the scene. We’ll provide updates as they become available.

By NewsPress Now A 25-year-old man was injured seriously in a crash late Thursday in Worth County, four miles east of Denver, Missouri. Matthew D. Marshall, 25, of Princeton, Missouri, was eastbound on State Route M in a 2004 Chevrolet Colorado just before midnight when the vehicle began skidding. He traveled off the south side of

By Riley Funk As the weather continues to warm up, conservation experts are advising lovers of the outdoors to take precautions to protect themselves from ticks. There are several native species of ticks in the area including the American dog, lone star and deer ticks. Kelsey Gillenwater, Buchanan County conservation agent, said ticks are common

By Jenna Wilson Loss of sleep after daylight saving time over the weekend could increase the risk of dozing off behind the wheel, which presents serious risks to everyone on the roads. According to an AAA report, drowsy driving made up an estimated 18% of traffic deaths between 2017 and 2021, resulting in nearly 30,000

By NewsPress Now Two men sustained serious injuries in a crash early Saturday morning in Buchanan County, four miles north of Gower, Missouri. Kurtis E. Nelson, 22, of Stewartsville, Missouri, was southbound on Southeast 140th Road around 1:19 a.m. when he lost control of a 2018 Ram 250. The vehicle traveled off the east side

By Chris Fortune Spring break is when many families choose to go on vacation, leaving houses vacant and more vulnerable to break-ins, but police say there are steps you can take to keep your home safe. One of the most common mistakes someone can make is announcing a vacation on social media. Oversharing vacation details

By Jenna Wilson While working in law enforcement isn’t always easy, women of the St. Joseph Police Department take pride in serving the city. Ashley Nagle has been working at the St. Joseph Police Department as an officer for nearly 10 years. A lot of history remains in the building of this police department for

By NewsPress Now A 29-year-old man was hospitalized for serious injuries after a single-vehicle crash early Wednesday just south of Maryville, Missouri. Thomas Howard, of Parnell, Missouri, was eastbound on County Road 268 in a 2018 Buick Enclave when he failed to navigate an intersection and went off the side of the road, according to

By Riley Funk Local emergency experts are encouraging families to be proactive in developing safety plans for severe weather situations. The recommendation falls in line with Severe Weather Preparedness Week, a time that highlights the importance of staying ready for natural disasters, including how to receive weather information when those situations arise. The National Weather

By NewsPress Now The St. Joseph Police Department is asking the community for any information after a statue was stolen from the Corby Pond area. ”The statue from the area of Corby Pond (2202 Northeast Parkway) was stolen sometime between March 1, 2024 and March 4, 2024,” Capt. Jeff Wilson said in a statement. “We

By NewsPress Now About 5,700 St. Joseph customers will be without water overnight Thursday into Friday as system valves are replaced.  Missouri American Water crews are working in the area of 18th and Highly streets. Work requiring a service interruption will begin about 9 p.m. Thursday and be completed by 6 a.m. Friday.  The interruption is taking

By NewsPress Now An 18-year-old sustained serious injuries after being ejected from a motorcycle during a crash Tuesday in Holt County, three miles south of Forest City, Missouri. Austin D. St. Ama, 18, of St. Joseph, was traveling west on U.S. Highway 159 at about 12:45 p.m. when a deer entered the roadway. St. Ama

By Chris Fortune Three people were taken to the hospital with moderate injuries following a three-vehicle crash on St. Joseph Avenue on Tuesday afternoon. The accident happened near Middleton Street, and several emergency crews responded to the scene. Police asked drivers to avoid the area. “A Dodge pickup was in the front, going straight northbound

By Jenna Wilson Teenagers will have a chance to learn from the experts before they take their driver’s tests thanks to the St. Joseph Safety and Health Council’s summer driving courses. Registration is now open for the two summer sessions. The first session runs from 8 a.m. to noon on June 3-7, with driving times