Public Safety

By Jenna Wilson As the holiday season brings an influx of deliveries, the St. Joseph Police Department is cautioning residents about the rise in package thefts. The issue, while present year-round, sees a significant increase during the holidays due to the surge in online orders. “There are people out there trying to take advantage of

By Kyle Schmidt A live tree brings a festive feeling to your home, but safety must be kept in mind. Corey Schweizer, CEO of Schweizer Orchards, points out some of the hazards to watch out for. Once the tree is cut, it is important to place it in water. “All I want to put in there

By Chris Fortune Police are investigating after one driver suffered minor to moderate injuries and the occupants of a second vehicle fled the scene of a two-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon on the South Belt Highway. The St. Joseph Police Department responded to the crash involving a pickup truck and an SUV near 1400 S. Belt

By Leah Rainwater The St. Joseph Police Department responded to an unknown injury traffic crash around 7:50 p.m. Tuesday.  Two vehicles were heading east on Fifth Avenue, when one driver hit a red Kia in front of it, causing the Kia to spin out into a yard of a nearby residence. The driver then fled

By Nicole Scott An equipment donation from a federal law enforcement association is bolstering resources at the Trenton, Missouri, Police Department. The department received three rifle plate/active shooter kits from the United States Deputy Sheriff’s Association. “The kits are absolutely invaluable,” Trenton police officials said on the department’s Facebook page. “Ensuring the safety of our

By By: Nicole Scott The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports four people were killed on Missouri roads during the Thanksgiving holiday. A preliminary report of data from the counting period, which began at 6 p.m. on Nov. 27 and continued through 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 1, shows 362 traffic crashes, 120 injuries, four fatalities and

By Nicole Scott Residents of Andrew County are asked to participate in a survey to help identify community concerns. The “Safe Streets and Roads for All” survey aims to make roads in the county secure for everyone, including pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists. “We’re committed to reducing traffic fatalities and serious injuries through improved infrastructure, traffic

By Jenna Wilson As the holiday season moves into full swing, law enforcement officers are reminding families to secure their homes before traveling. Whether it’s going shopping for a few hours or traveling for a few days, the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Department is sharing tips for families to protect their homes. December and January recorded

By Nicole Scott The Missouri State Highway Patrol is participating in the Mothers Against Drunk Driving Red Ribbon Campaign this holiday season. MADD is a national nonprofit organization and its goal is to “end impaired driving for good.” Patrol officers will be participating in the campaign throughout the holiday season until Jan. 1 and their

By NewsPress Now If you’re hitting the road this Thanksgiving, the Missouri Department of Transportation has a map you may want to check out. MoDOT’s Traveler Map was originally only available to drivers through the Apple App Store, the Google Play Store or the MoDOT website. However, as of Nov. 26, drivers can access it

By Jenna Wilson Community members and law enforcement agencies are showing support after the death of Buchanan County EMS director of operations Steve Groshong. Groshong, who died on Nov. 24, had 45 years of experience in the EMS field. “Steve was one of those people who never told anyone ‘no’ and was always stepping up to help

By NewsPress Now Two people were sent to the hospital after a one-car crash in Livingston County Sunday morning. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the accident occurred just after 11:30 a.m. on Route V, three miles south of Chula, Missouri. A 16-year-old Brookfield, Missouri, driver lost control around a curve and overcorrected three times,

By NewsPress Now The Buchanan County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office is inviting the public to honor victims during its annual memorial tree lighting event on Tuesday, Nov. 26. Attendees are being asked to meet inside the Buchanan County Courthouse for the memorial which begins at 5 p.m. with a short program at 5:15 p.m. Attendees can

By Jenna Wilson Next week drivers will be hitting the roads for one of the busiest travel periods of the year, and patrol officers will be watching.  The Missouri State Highway Patrol and partnering law enforcement agencies will be boosting enforcement as Thanksgiving holiday travel kicks off. “We’re out there now and we’re expecting to

By NewsPress Now Consumers should be alert to scams currently circulating that demand online payments. The St. Joseph Police Department is specifically issuing a warning about emails that appear to be from PayPal or another online banking service that tell victims they owe money on their account.  The emails ask people to call a number

By NewsPress Now Two men are hospitalized with serious injuries following a three-vehicle crash Thursday morning east of King City, Missouri. The crash happened at 9:15 a.m. on Route Z in Gentry County as a 29-year-old man from Pattonsburg, Missouri, was driving west and sideswiped an eastbound semi driven by a 45-year-old man from Savannah,

By NewsPress Now An Admire, Kansas, man suffered serious injuries in a one-car Platte County accident Wednesday afternoon. The accident occurred just after 3:50 p.m. on Interstate 29 south of Dearborn when a 56-year-old driver traveled off the road and struck a ditch, flipping his car, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report.

By Jenna Wilson Starting in 2025, drivers caught violating Missouri’s “Hands-Free” phone law could face fines and tickets. Agencies across the state are reminding drivers that the law will become enforceable beginning on Jan. 1. Tickets and fines could be coming your way if you hold your phone while driving, and state law enforcement agencies

By NewsPress Now Missouri American Water is giving customers some tips to identify scammers. Wednesday is Utility Scam Awareness Day and the water company is providing advice people can use to avoid becoming a target. Officials urge customers to verify the identity of anyone claiming to be a utility worker before allowing them inside their

By By: Nicole Scott State and federal officials are teaming up with the Save MO Lives campaign to highlight National Crash Responder Safety Week. The Federal Highway Administration declared Nov. 18 through 22 Crash Responder Safety Week. The theme is “Slow Down, Move Over: It’s the Law.” The state has a “Move Over Law,” which

By Jenna Wilson The St. Joseph Police Department’s arsenal of Taser guns is about to see an upgrade, a purchase that proponents say will improve safety for both officers and suspects. The Tasers are part of a five-year contract with Axon Enterprise worth approximately $640,000 that was recently approved by the St. Joseph City Council.

By NewsPress Now An Omaha, Nebraska, woman is in the hospital with serious injuries after a three-vehicle accident involving two semis Monday night. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the accident occurred at about 6:33 p.m. on Interstate 29, three and a half miles south of Rock Port. A 32-year-old Council Bluffs, Iowa, trucker reportedly

By by: Nicole Scott Livingston County’s holiday parade will have a man in uniform at its head this weekend. Deputy Christian Macrander with the county’s sheriff’s department will lead the parade this Saturday, Nov. 23.  Macrander is receiving the honor after completing his field training, doing an excellent job with reports and helping residents with