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Carter Ostermiller ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The slogan “man’s best friend” has been a staple saying about the relationship between dogs and humans forever, and one dog’s job at Voices of Courage Child Advocacy Center is to be everyone’s best friend. Coco is the newest pup on the block and a friend to all.

Leah Rainwater DEKALB COUNTY, Mo. (KQTV) — A Missouri Lottery player said she might not have won $100,000 if she hadn’t double-checked her “$500 Frenzy” tickets on her My Lottery Players Club account for Rewards. “When I scanned the ticket into the app and saw ‘Congratulations’ on the Screen, I thought, ‘Did I miss something?’”

TaMya Bracy ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Larry Miller, a familiar face known for waving and smiling on his daily walks, is running for mayor. Miller was born and raised in St. Joseph and graduated from Central High School. He worked at Johnson Controls before retiring. Known as the “Walking Waver,” Miller said oftentimes while

By: Jake Walker, News Reporter ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV)– There is a new place for local entrepreneurs to build their business. On Wednesday afternoon, Launch Pad leaders celebrated the grand opening of the new place to help startups and support them. “We do have goals as far as job growth,” said Kristi Bailey, the St.

Leah Rainwater SMITHVILLE, Mo. (KQTV) — One person is dead after an explosion and house fire at the 300 block of East Meadow Street in Smithville Wednesday night. According to a Facebook post from the Smithville Police Department, the Platte County Dispatch Center received a report of an explosion and fire. Smithville Police Officers arrived

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — An accident caused part of Interstate 29 to be closed Thursday morning. Just before 6 a.m., the St. Joseph Police Department sent out an alert for drivers to avoid the area of the 48.6 mile marker of southbound I-29 due to a traffic accident. A semi truck was flipped on

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — When the Kirkland’s store announced it was closing, many residents felt the loss of a favorite home decor retailer.

ELWOOD, Kan. (KQTV) — While summer is still a few months away, the Elwood, KS, Activities Association announced it is bringing the “Battle at the Ballpark” to fields this summer.