Local News Archives

City Council to consider adding new City department aimed at overseeing multiple responsibilities

January 30, 2026 8:22 am Leah Rainwater

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) -- The St. Joseph City Council is considering an ordinance to create a new General Services Department, which will coordinate,… Continue Reading

Buchanan County Democrats host meet and greet for school board candidates

January 29, 2026 8:05 pm KQTV

Prajukta Ghosh ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) -- The Buchanan County Democrats hosted a meet-and-greet for St. Joseph School District Board of Education… Continue Reading

Three-vehicle crash involving trash truck kills one, injures three

January 29, 2026 5:34 pm KQTV

Leah Rainwater CLINTON COUNTY, Mo. (KQTV) -- One person is dead in a three-vehicle crash involving a trash truck on Route PP in Clinton County… Continue Reading

The Voices of Courage Child Advocacy Center provides a new ‘paws-on’ service

January 29, 2026 5:06 pm KQTV

Carter Ostermiller ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) -- The slogan "man's best friend" has been a staple saying about the relationship between dogs and… Continue Reading

Missouri Lottery player wins $100K after double-checking ticket

January 29, 2026 2:24 pm KQTV

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… Continue Reading

From neighborhood walks to City Hall Larry Miller puts name on ballot for mayor

January 29, 2026 11:56 am KQTV

TaMya Bracy ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) -- Larry Miller, a familiar face known for waving and smiling on his daily walks, is running for mayor. … Continue Reading

Launch Pad leaders celebrate grand opening

January 29, 2026 11:40 am KQTV

By: Jake Walker, News Reporter ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV)-- There is a new place for local entrepreneurs to build their business. On… Continue Reading

One dead in Smithville house explosion and fire

January 29, 2026 10:18 am KQTV

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… Continue Reading

Semi rollover closes part of southbound I-29 Thursday

January 29, 2026 8:32 am KQTV

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) -- An accident caused part of Interstate 29 to be closed Thursday morning. Just before 6 a.m., the St.… Continue Reading

Pivotal Point Transitional Housing receives large donation of household decorations from Kirkland’s

January 28, 2026 11:09 pm Noel Hardin

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