Public Safety

By Jenna Wilson Drivers may have noticed an increase in Missouri Department of Transportation trucks on the road Thursday as crews conducted an annual statewide winter weather drill ahead of the winter. “Annually we try to do these drills in October and November to kind of get peoples mindset thinking about the winter,” said Greg

By Jenna Wilson St. Joseph police report that a woman is dead after an incident Wednesday night at South 40th Street and Commonwealth Drive. Emergency crews were called to that location for a crash at about 9:05 p.m. Wednesday, but when they arrived, they determined a person in the vehicle had suffered a gunshot wound.

By NewsPress Now Those driving on Highway 36 between Missouri and Kansas can see a $527,000 project in progress. The guardrail improvement project stretches along four miles in Doniphan County from the state line with Missouri to the eastern city limit of Wathena, Kansas. While officials with the Kansas Department of Transportation say traffic impacts

By NewsPress Now A 64-year-old man was hospitalized with serious injuries after crashing his semi and overturning near Stewartsville, Missouri, on Thursday morning. Jianying Chi, 64, of Olathe, Kansas, was westbound on U.S. Highway 36 around 8:45 a.m. when his 2022 Peterbilt 337 traveled off the road, struck an embankment and flipped, coming to rest

By NewsPress Now A Maryville, Missouri, woman is seriously injured after she struck a deer Thursday morning near Conception Junction. Holly Smiley, 49, was headed east on U.S. 136 when she hit the animal at 6:55 a.m. west of 300 Street, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. Smiley, who was wearing a

By NewsPress Now A man charged in a Buchanan County child abuse case will serve 15 years in prison following a guilty plea on Wednesday to similar charges in a 2022 incident involving a Ray County baby. Antonio Campos, 25, was charged last week with abuse or neglect of a child in Buchanan County in

By Jenna Wilson Sex offenders in the state of Missouri are no longer required to place “no candy” warning signs outside of their doors this Halloween, drawing some concern from local families. For years, under Missouri law, registered sex offenders were required to post a sign to their homes reading, “No candy or treats at

By Chris Fortune The Buchanan County juvenile detention center has operated at or near capacity for over a year, and an official from the juvenile office is working to address the needs. Fifth Circuit Chief Juvenile Officer Linda Meyer visited the county commissioners to discuss detention space in September. There are currently six beds in

By NewsPress Now No one was seriously injured after a truck rolled through a stop sign and struck a school bus Monday afternoon at 20th and Duncan streets. According to the St. Joseph Police Department, the school bus, which did have students inside, was traveling through the intersection when a truck rolled through a stop

By Kendra Simpson As the days get shorter and the temperatures get cooler, the Missouri Department of Transportation warns drivers to watch for deer, especially at dawn or dusk. Most deer strikes occur during the animals’ breeding season, which begins in October and peaks in November. The hours of 6 to 7 a.m. and 6

By NewsPress Now Missouri Department of Corrections officials announced the September death of an inmate at the Maryville Treatment Center on Monday. Cortney Kilgore was pronounced dead at Mosaic Medical Center in Maryville at 6:37 a.m. on Sept. 26, 2024, officials said in a release. Kilgore, 46, was serving a five-year sentence for delivery of

By NewsPress Now Three people suffered serious injuries Sunday in a crash north of Maryville, Missouri. The collision happened at 11:35 a.m. on U.S. 71 about a mile north of Maryville when Doris Hagey, 87, Burlington Junction, who was driving south, turned into the path of a northbound vehicle, according to a Missouri State Highway

By Jenna Wilson Deer hunting season is underway, and the Missouri Department of Conservation wants hunters to keep a few things in mind before going out into the woods. The most common accidents during the season result from falls while using tree stands and elevated platforms. Hunters are encouraged to follow critical safety protocols to

By Jenna Wilson Deer hunting season is underway, and the Missouri Department of Conservation wants hunters to keep a few things in mind before going out into the woods. The most common accidents during the season result from falls while using tree stands and elevated platforms. Hunters are encouraged to follow critical safety protocols to

By Leah Rainwater The St. Joseph Police Department is looking to add 10 new license plate cameras to traffic lights around the city if they can secure a grant. The city council had an initial read of the resolution at Monday night’s meeting. The St. Joseph Police Department plans to apply for approximately $33,683 to

By NewsPress Now Drivers who use Missouri Route 752 in St. Joseph will want to plan a different route today. The road from Route 371 to Interstate 229 is closed for a scrub seal repair. Crews plan to reopen the route this evening once the work is finished.

By Jenna Wilson Missouri has become one of the leading states for human trafficking and law enforcement agencies are looking for ways to combat the issue. Data from the U.S. Department of State revealed that Missouri has the fourth-highest human trafficking rate in the country. The Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office confirmed trafficking is also a

By Jazmine Knight A distracted driving law is already making significant changes in the way Missourians drive only a year after going into effect. In just a year, the Siddens Bening Hand Free Driving Law has prevented over 1,000 crashes since its enactment in August of 2023. Siddens Bening prohibits drivers from holding their phone

By Jenna Wilson Officers are reminding drivers to stay alert on the roads after recent incidents of children being hit while riding bicycles. Earlier this month, police responded to a scene where a child was hit by a vehicle near the 1400 block of Noyes Boulevard while riding his e-bike home from school. Two weeks

By NewsPress Now A free self-defense class aims to help women keep themselves safe in a variety of situations. The Kiwanis Club’s annual TAKE Defense class for girls and women of any age will be from 10 to noon on Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Brookdale Student Ministry Gym, 3015 Felix St. Those interested can

By NewsPress Now A man is recovering after being struck by a vehicle late Thursday in the 2100 block of Olive Street. Police were called to the area just after 10 p.m. and found the man, who had been walking down the street, lying nearby.  The man suffered minor injuries but was taken to the

By Chris Fortune The Clinton County Sheriff’s Office responded to Plattsburg High School on Thursday morning after a threat about a gun, but all buildings were cleared after locking down. The sheriff’s office posted on Facebook that they had cleared the buildings multiple times, and the threat appeared to be a hoax. The threat came

By Jenna Wilson Recent police data revealed some of the most dangerous intersections in St. Joseph when it comes to car crashes. In 2023, some intersections were marked as more hazardous than others due to the number of accidents, and if you ask residents why, they’ll tell you they all have one thing in common

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By Jenna Wilson Missouri saw a record year for motorcycle fatalities in 2023, and safety experts are warning motorcyclists about the growing concern. According to data from the Missouri Department of Transportation, the state saw 171 fatal motorcycle crashes, up 121 from 2019. Missouri repealed its helmet law back in 2020, which data has proven

By Leah Rainwater A Facebook post from the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce on Monday warned local business owners to take precautions with their mail. The post said that “checks are being stolen from business mailboxes to commit check fraud.” News-Press NOW spoke with a police sergeant with the St. Joseph Police Department who said

By NewsPress Now Work on the Cook Road bridge will close sections of Interstate 29 in St. Joseph for two weeks next month. Crews with Clarkson Construction Company will be painting the bridge, which spans the interstate from Oct. 7 through 18 as they wrap up the bridge rehabilitation project, which is widening the road