Local News Archives

City Council approves vote on police gear, aquatic facility design changes and state safety grant application

February 17, 2026 3:43 pm TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) -- The St. Joseph City Council passed bills to purchase gear for the St. Joseph police department, spending for the park sales… Continue Reading

St. Joseph Christian celebrates opening of new gym

February 17, 2026 5:42 pm Jake Walker

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — St. Joseph Christian School will hosts its first home basketball games in its brand new gym Tuesday night. Continue Reading

SJPD searching for missing and endangered person

February 17, 2026 5:26 pm Colin Roush

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) -- The St. Joseph Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a missing and endangered person. According… Continue Reading

Delta Dental of Missouri expands its oral health program to St. Joseph-area preschoolers

February 17, 2026 3:57 pm Prajukta Ghosh

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV)-- Nearly one in four children between the ages of two and five already have cavities, according to a news release from the… Continue Reading

When Jesse Jackson led 50 tractors: A former KQ2 reporter looks back

February 17, 2026 3:23 pm Prajukta Ghosh

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV)-- Jay Weiland still remembers one of the most memorable stories he covered during his time as a reporter at KQ2. Continue Reading

Community leaders unite for St. Joseph Reads literacy summit on March 26

February 17, 2026 1:56 pm Prajukta Ghosh

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV)-- St. Joseph Reads will host the St. Joseph Read Literacy summit on Thursday, March 26, from 8 a.m to 1 p.m. at… Continue Reading

Buchanan County inmate transported to Mosaic after suicide attempt

February 16, 2026 5:40 pm Jake Walker

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) -- A Buchanan County Jail inmate was caught in a self-harm attempt Sunday night. Continue Reading

Buchanan County Investigator vehicle struck by small motorcycle

February 16, 2026 5:27 pm Leah Rainwater

BUCHANAN COUNTY, Mo. (KQTV) -- A Buchanan County Investigator's vehicle was struck by a motorcycle Sunday night. Continue Reading

SJSD Board of Education members explain reasoning in superintendent contract vote

February 16, 2026 4:07 pm Chris Roush

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) The St. Joseph School District's Board of Education tacked on an extra year to Superintendent Ashly McGinnis' contract, but… Continue Reading

Local non-profit opens program for upcoming Kindergarten students

February 16, 2026 5:33 pm Jake Walker

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) -- United Way of Greater St. Joseph is offering its "KinderClub" to schools in Buchanan and Andrew counties. Continue Reading