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Las Palma's Closes

Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009

Over 30 loose their jobs at the local Mexican restaurant & bar.

2009 Dangerous Toys Revealed

Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009

Wolverine, Batman, Spy Gear Viper Blaster. All popular toys, all considered hazardous by the Consumer PRoduct Safety Commission.

Veterans Honored In Local Parade

Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009

A perfect sunny afternoon blessed veterans and parade goers on Wednesday during the St. Joseph veteran celebration.

United Way Goes Beyond

Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009

Fund raising surpasses goal by $56,000.

Council Passes Server/Cashier License

Monday, Nov. 2, 2009

Police estimate as many as 4,000 people who deal with alcohol could have to go through training.

36th Street Food & Drink To Locate In Mitchell Plaza

Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009

After closing earlier this year to make way for a new Subway location, 36th Street Food & Drink announces their move to the Mitchell Park Plaza in the former Mead Paper building.

1 Arrested In Home Invasion

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009

Deputy fires weapon durng warrant execution.

Pictures Of Poverty

Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009

50 photographs help examine the plight of poverty in a four county area.

Bradley Sr. Inducted into Press Hall Of Fame

Friday, Oct. 16, 2009

David R. Bradley Sr. has been honored by induction into the Missouri NewspaperHall Of Fame.

South Side Home Invasion

Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009

Mother and 2 children hid in bedroom during robbery.

Father Charged With Murder In Infant Death

Friday, Oct. 9, 2009

A St. Joseph man has been charged with 2nd degree murder after taking his son to the emergency room Thursday night.

Kmart Offer For Unemployed

Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009

Private label products will be offered at a reduced rate to individuals out of work.

School Bus Drivers Check Union

Friday, Oct. 2, 2009

First Student drivers approve representation by the Teamsters Union.

Moving Sculpture Unveiled at Pickett School

Friday, Oct. 2, 2009

Moving Art unveiled at Pickett School

Mayor vs Manager...Again

Monday, Sept. 28, 2009

The controversy between St. Joseph's city manger and mayor heats up again.

Public Libraries To Close Sundays

Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009

Budget cuts force 2 libraries to eliminate Sunday hours.

Penland Fills The Seat

Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009

Jeff Penland became official Tuesday night as he was sworn in as the newest member of the St. Joseph City Counil.

School Levy Committee Forms

Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009

A grass roots citizens committee is dedicated to passing a school bond levy in November.

Former Governor Hearnes Dies

Monday, Aug. 17, 2009

Former Missouri Governor, Warren Hearnes dies at the age of 86.

Cash For Clunkers Rolls On

Thursday, Aug. 6, 2009

After much debate and attempts to add on several amendments, the U.S. Senate passing a bill reviving the Cash For Clunkers program.

Four Charged in Andrew County Burglaries/Thefts

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

A rash of Andrew County burglaries has culminated in the arrest of four suspects.

Boyer Chosen As New Deputy Mayor

Monday, July 27, 2009

After the passing of Mike Hirter this past week, Donna Jean Boyer has been chosen to fill the Deputy Mayor's post.

Adult Store Latest Robbery

Thursday, July 16, 2009

Another robbery in St. Joseph, Thursday, but this time a weapon was involved.

Force Of One Tackles County Inspections

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Ron Martin has been on his new county job for about a week, and he will tell you he has a lot to learn.

Postal Credit Union Robbed

Monday, June 29, 2009

The M.O. is similar to several other area robberies recently in the St. Joseph area.

King Of Pop Dies

Thursday, June 25, 2009

Michael Jackson was pronounced dead Thursday afternoon at he UCLA Medical Center.

First Case Of H1N1 Virus Reported Here

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Heartland Regional says they have treated the first area case of the H1N1 virus.

Council Votes: Yes on Budget, Hold On TIF

Monday, June 15, 2009

The St. Joseph City Council approved the proposed 2009/2010 budget, Monday night.

Wireco Cuts One Day Of Production

Monday, June 1, 2009

8 hours a week are being cut from St. Joseph Wireco worker schedules.

Long Time Grocer Ben Rich Dies

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Old fashioned grocery service was his hallmark.

Heavy Rain Brings Flooding To City

Friday, May 15, 2009

Some St. Joseph streets were shut down due to high water Friday afternoon.

School Board Approves Redistricting Plan

Monday, May 11, 2009

Nearly 1,400 St. Joseph students will attend a different school next year.

City Workers Say No More Hires

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

City workers meet to discuss city spending and costly insurance.

Rivers And Flood Waters Recede

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Many area roadways and farmland remain covered by flood waters.

Flooding Brings Sandbagging & Road Closures

Monday, April 27, 2009

Platte and 102 pose biggest problems.

Room And Board Going Up

Friday, April 24, 2009

Missouri Western announces higher dorm and food costs.

Brockovich And Lawyers Fault Tanning Company

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

A packed auditorium heard activist, Erin Brockovich and members of her legal team talk about sludge spreading on area farmland.

Too Late For The Date

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Many tax filers upset that cutoff was around 7:30 at the downtown post office.

Closing Corby

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

The 100 year old Corby Building that is home to The Fountains will close.

Job Fair Draws Job Lookers

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Over 50 companies who will be hiring soon attend.

Fry Fire Shuts Down McDonalds

Thursday, April 9, 2009

Electrical short causes blaze at North Belt McDonalds.

2 Boys Injured In Messanie Crash

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

2 boys, ages 15 and 11 received numerous injuries after their bicycle was struck by a minivan, Wednesday.

Simulated Crash Tests Military & Civilian Response

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

An actual medical emergency put an end to Wednesday's simulated plane crash at Rosecrans Field.

Council Session Hears Comment On State Audit

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

A special St. Joseph City Council meeting on Tuesday allowed citizen comment on the recent state audit of city finances.

Man Charged In Motorcycle Hit & Run

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

A St. Joseph man faces two felony charges after a hit and run accident Monday night at The Belt & Faraon.

Missouri Theater Fire Doused By Employee

Monday, March 16, 2009

A major fire was averted by the Missouri Theater's technical director after he discovered the blaze back stage, Sunday morning.

Cameron "water is safe" According To City

Monday, March 16, 2009

The city of Cameron, Missouri held a news conference, Monday, to notify citizens of high levels of water treatment chemicals.

WireCo Workers Notified of Cutbacks

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Several WireCo workers, including St. Joseph and Kansas City employees were released, Thursday by the company.

Big Jump In Mo. Unemployment

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

U.S. unemployment continues to increase. St. Joseph staffing agencies hope the stimulus bill will help.

Herbst Gaming Files For Reorganization

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

The parent company of Terrible's Casino have filed for bankcruptcy. Operations are expected to remain the same.