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Tunnel to Towers mobile 9/11 exhibit makes stop in Jefferson City for 25th anniversary
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Cosmo Park softball field renovations expected to cost $750,000
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Cooper County residents hold town hall to discuss proposed solar field
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City of Columbia takes public comment on proposed COLT Railroad railbanking project
City of Columbia takes public comment on proposed COLT Railroad railbanking project The City of Columbia took public comment on the proposed railbanking of the COLT railroad in a series of meetings on Thursday. Members of the public gave feedback and asked questions about the proposal, which would preserve 2.5 miles of out-of-service railroad from Rogers Street to Brown Station Road. Railbanking is a process that preserves a rail corridor for potential reactivation or for recreational purposes.
Columbia City Council discusses electrical infrastructure during work session
Columbia City Council discusses electrical infrastructure during work session The Columbia City Council discussed two potential options to build a new electrical transmission line at their council work session on Monday night. Both options would connect the Perche Creek and Grindstone substations. The plans to build transmission line infrastructure between these two stations has been in the works for more than 10 years, but has been pushed back several times.
Columbia Board of Realtors hosts first candidate forum for April elections
Columbia Board of Realtors hosts first candidate forum for April elections The Columbia Board of Realtors hosted the first candidate forum for the 2026 municipal elections in April. Candidates for the Columbia School Board and City Council introduced themselves and spoke on a variety of topics. Four candidates are running for three open seats on the school board.
Army veteran speaks at Columbia church about experience delivering aid in Gaza
Army veteran speaks at Columbia church about experience delivering aid in Gaza Retired Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar, a 25-year army veteran and humanitarian aid worker, spoke on Monday night about his experience in Gaza. The event was sponsored by Missourians for Justice in Palestine and was hosted at United Methodist Church in Columbia.
Jefferson City Budget Committee passes FY '26 budget
Jefferson City Budget Committee passes FY ’26 budget JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Budget Committee passed the budget for fiscal year 2026 at its meeting on Thursday evening. The budget will now be presented to the Jefferson City Council. They will vote on it at the next meeting on Monday, Oct. 6. The committee made three changes to the budget at the meeting. About $74,000 was added to the parks and recreation budget and two errors in the original budget were also fixed.
University of Missouri kicks off annual homecoming blood Drive
University of Missouri kicks off annual homecoming blood Drive Monday marked the was the first day of the annual University of Missouri homecoming blood drive, the largest student-run blood drive in the nation. The drive will run daily from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. each day through Thursday at the MU Rec Center. Organizers hope for 5,000 units of blood to be donated. "We can help up to three people with your blood donation," Ann Vastmans, spokesperson for the American Red Cross said.
American Beer Act cuts taxes on beer sold in Missouri
American Beer Act cuts taxes on beer sold in Missouri Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe signed the American Beer Act earlier this month, which will reduce excise tax on beer sold in Missouri. All beer made in America will be taxed at 2 cents per gallon when sold in Missouri. Kehoe signed the bill at the Anheuser-Busch brewery in St. Louis. The new law will provide a tax break not only for the largest breweries in Missouri but also the small craft breweries in Mid-Missouri.
KQ2's Sam Roe examines the history of the Platte River Bridge Tragedy
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The Platte River Bridge Tragedy was a significant event in Missouri during the early Civil War. It was part of the Hannibal and St. Joseph Railroad which saw a lot of action during the beginning of the war. "It was the first railroad to cross the state of Missouri, east to west, it was under attack by gorillas or bushwhackers," Sarah Elder, manager of the Reminton Nature Center said. "Train was fired on tracks were disrupted.
New Animal Shelter breaks ground in St. Joseph after over a decade of work
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) After over a decade of work the dream of a new animal shelter in St. Joseph has finally come true. Ground was broken at the new location on 3409 S Belt Highway. This location was chosen to provide greater traffic to the shelter compared its current location on Lower Lake Road. The new shelter is a huge relief for the staff. It's amazing, and it's really hard for us to believe that it's actually happening," Holly Bowie, St. Joseph Animal Shelter manager said.
Kansas Court of Appeals rules in favor of transgender ID changes
(KANSAS) The Kansas Court of Appeals ruled on Friday that Kansans have the right to change their gender identity on their state-issued ID. The ruling was unanimous that Attorney General Kris Kobach does not have the right to block the Kansas Department of Revenue without a full trial on the issue. The trial dates back to 2023 when Kobach sued Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly over state ID gender changes.
St. Joseph Board of Education discusses updated long range plan at Monday's work session
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The St. Joseph Board of Education discussed the updated long range plan during Monday night's work session. Superintendent Gabe Edgar introduced the new plan which will see the district moving forward with the two high school model. Under the plan Lafayette and Central would remain with Benton being transitioned into a middle school. Truman, Bode and Robidoux would join Benton under a four middle school model.
Measly Mile Mafia holds third annual Rumble in the Jungle
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The Measly Mile Mafia is hosting their third annual Rumble in the Jungle. The event will pit men and women against each other to see who can run the most miles on Friday June 6. The winner will be awarded a championship belt and a donation equal to the number of miles run will made to the American Heart Association. "This is the third year we've done it," Trey Rowe, co-founder of the Measly Mile Mafia said. "The first year we ran about 800 miles.
City of St. Joseph requiring inspections on stormwater facilities in 2025
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The city of St. Joseph is requiring inspections of stormwater facilities starting in 2025. The inspections are required for all owners of Post Construction Stormwater Controls. The city held a meeting on Wednesday to discuss the requirements and importance of protecting storm water. And while these inspections are for commercial businesses it's important for everyone to help protect stormwater.
Anonymous donor gives 1,000 free tickets to Mustangs' game
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The St. Joseph Mustangs received and anonymous donation to provide about 1,000 tickets for Saturday's game. The donor hopes that this act of kindness will encourage others in the community to pay it forward. The game will fall on this year's Erin Hook Day, a former Mustangs employee who died in 2014 who was known for her kindness and generosity to others.
St. Joseph Public Library holding annual summer reading program
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The St. Joseph Public Library is kick off their annual summer reading program with a party at Washington Park Library on May 31. The program is designed to help students retain their reading skills over the summer months. Students will be tasked to read 12 hours over the course of the summer, which averages to about 20 minutes a day. "You've probably heard of the summer slide," Librarian Misty Snider said.
Local leaders honor the fallen for Memorial Day 2025
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The annual Memorial Day Remembrance was held at Civic Center Park on Monday. Mayor John Josendale gave a proclamation as many veterans and their families came to honor those who have fallen in the line of duty. Paul Gatewood is the chairman of the local Joint Armed Forces Committee takes the job of honoring the fallen very seriously. "I think I must," Gatewood said.
City of St. Joseph considering changes to Noyes and Frederick intersection
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Missouri State Highway Patrol encourages safety ahead of Memorial Day Weekend 2025
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) is ramping up efforts to ensure safety this Memorial Day Weekend. Last year's Memorial Day Weekend saw 1,046 vehicle crashes statewide in Missouri. Those crashes injured 486 people and included ten fatalities. Safe boating is also a priority of MSHP. In 2024 there were seven boating accidents that resulted in seven injuries. There were no drownings reported over Memorial Day Weekend last year.
Mayor Josendale discusses recent successes at State of the City Address
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) Mayor John Josendale updated the City of St. Joseph on a number of recent developments in his 2025 State of the City address on Wednesday. The address focused on investments made in the community, improvements to existing infrastructure and growing stronger for the future. And while there have been many improvements, the best way to move forward is to work together. "Everybody has ideas," Josendale said. "How do we bring those ideas together?
Buchanan County planning new fairgrounds, two other projects
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) Buchanan County is currently on three projects for community engagement, development and modernization in the county. The new Buchanan County fairgrounds are entering the middle stages of the project as they look to convert the old East Buchanan Middle School. The current building will remain along with a new livestock show building on the surrounding property. The project is expected to cost between $1 million and $1.3 million.
Big Brothers, Big Sisters of St. Joseph holds annual golf tournament in St. Joseph
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) Big Brothers, Big Sisters (BBBS) of St. Joseph held the annual Big Swing Golf Tournament at Moila Country Club. The tournament benefited the matching fees for BBBS of St. Joseph which average $1,500 per match per year. "They just get a positive experience," Ashley Kailin of BBBS St. Joseph said. "A lot of our kids are in single homes or being raised by grandparents.
Big Brother, Big Sisters of St. Joseph holds annual golf tournament in St. Joseph
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) Big Brothers, Big Sisters (BBBS) of St. Joseph held the annual Big Swing Golf Tournament at Moila Country Club. The tournament benefited the matching fees for BBBS of St. Joseph which average $1,500 per match per year. "They just get a positive experience," Ashley Kailin of BBBS St. Joseph said. "A lot of our kids are in single homes or being raised by grandparents.
Local priest remembers Pope Francis ahead of conclave
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The papal conclave to elect the new pope started Wednesday. St. Joseph Cathedral's Fr. Stephen Hansen remembers Pope Francis for his accomplishments and dedication to all people in the church. "Here in St Joseph, we have the Little Sisters of the lamb now residing in their fraternity at St Mary's," Hansen said. "They met with Pope Francis early on, when he was elected.
May 7 marks National Skilled Trades Day
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) Tuesday, May 7 is national skilled trades day and many local organization work to help get more students involved in the trades. Hillyard Technical Center partners with a variety of local businesses to teach students a vide variety of technical skills. Sometimes trades can be looked down on but Hillyard Technical Center works to dispel that.
Local police officers donate donuts to thank teachers for Teacher Appreciation Week
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) - The St. Joseph Police Department and Lodge 3 of the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) showed their appreciation for local educators by delivering dozens of donuts to schools in St. Joseph and Buchanan County on Tuesday. Officers personally delivered the donuts as a thank you for the hard work and dedication of local teachers.
Local businesses go to Cameron for Teacher Appreciation Week
(CAMERON, Mo.) Hazel's Coffee and Stroud Real Estate teamed up to thank teachers in Cameron for Teacher Appreciation Week. They provided coffee and breakfast to teachers at Cameron Elementary, Intermediate, Middle and High Schools. Cameron superintendent Matt Robinson hopes that all education professionals will be recognized for their hard work.
Panhandling presents unique challenge for city officials
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) Panhandling is a common sight in St. Joseph and with the city having a larger-than-average homeless population, it can be a difficult issue to tackle. The city had a law against panhandling until it was struck down in 2021. SJPD is mainly concerned if it disrupts traffic or rises to the level of harassment. For community agencies like the AFL-CIO it can be difficult to help people if money is going elsewhere.
City of St. Joseph Water Protection hosting Blacksnake Creek Clean Sweep
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The City of St. Joseph is hosting a clean up of Blacksnake Creek on Tuesday night at 6 p.m. Those wishing to help in the effort to clean the creek should wear closed toe shoes and bring bug spray. The event is at 4416 Savannah Road in St. Joseph. Call Colleen Armstrong at (816)273-8615 for more information.
St. Joseph Safety Council reminds residents to stay safe during as temperatures warm up
(ST. JOSPEH, Mo.) Summer is right around the corner and the St. Joseph Safety and Health Council wants to remind residents to be mindful of high temperatures. As temperatures climb, it's important to remember that heat stroke and exhaustion can occur quickly. Additionally, it's important to never leave pets or children unattended in a hot car as the temperatures can become deadly within minutes.
SJPD recruiting new officers to fill vacancies
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) SJPD is looking for new recruits to the department from the St. Joseph community. There are currently 16 vacancies in SJPD and those looking to apply must be over 21 years old, have a high school diploma or GED and must not have a felony on their record. "It's a career where what you put into it is what you're going to receive out of it," Ethan Miles, recruiting officer at SJPD said.
United Way hosts forum for Autism Awareness Month
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The United Way of Greater St. Joseph hosted the first in a series of monthly meetings titled Taste of United Way. April's meeting discussed autism resources in the St. Joseph community in honor of National Autism Awareness month. Leaders from various health organizations from around the area spoke about the need for greater resources in this area. Even though awareness has increased, there are still barriers for people who work with those who have autism.
Kansas City-St. Joseph Bishop reacts to Pope Francis' death
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) Pope Francis passed away Monday morning at the age of 88 in Vatican City. Francis had been Pope since 2013 and made many significant changes in the Catholic Church. Bishop James V. Johnston of the Kansas City-St. Joseph Diocese reacted to the Pope's death. "With sadness and surprise the Catholic Church and the world learned of the unexpected death of Pope Francis early this morning," Johnston said.
Local artist uses art to give back to the community ...Middle East
By Sam Roe Click here for updates on this story ST. JOSEPH, Missouri (KQTV) — Indigo Gaydusek is a local artist whose murals and artwork can be seen in a wide variety of places in St. Joseph. Her current project: a mural inside Hazel’s Coffee on Frederick Avenue. Gaydusek studied Studio Art at Missouri Western State University and now sees her art as a way to give back to the community. “I feel like supporting the arts is a way to support the community,” Gaydusek said. “We’re in this together.
Local artist uses art to give back to the community
By Sam Roe Click here for updates on this story ST. JOSEPH, Missouri ( KQTV) - Indigo Gaydusek is a local artist whose murals and artwork can be seen in a wide variety of places in St. Joseph. Her current project: a mural inside Hazel's Coffee on Frederick Avenue. Gaydusek studied Studio Art at Missouri Western State University and now sees her art as a way to give back to the community. "I feel like supporting the arts is a way to support the community," Gaydusek said. "We're in this together.
Local artist uses art to give back to the community
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) Indigo Gaydusek is a local artist whose murals and artwork can be seen in a wide variety of places in St. Joseph. She is currently working on a mural inside Hazel's Coffee on Frederick Avenue. Gaydusek studied Studio Art at MWSU and now sees her art as a way to give back to the community. "I feel like supporting the arts is a way to support the community and support just that feel of we're in this together," Gaydusek said. "We care about our town, we care about our city.
Youth Alliance hosts annual children's fair
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The St. Joseph Youth Alliance hosted their annual Children's Fair on Tuesday. The fair was held at the Civic Arena and featured a wide variety to increase literacy and social skills for children. "So they just get to have some fine motor development, some gross motor activity," La'Sherrie Tyes of the Youth Alliance said.
Downtown businesses reflect on community response one month after break-ins
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) Four business in downtown St. Joseph were broken into in March. One month since these crimes the downtown business community has been proud of the support they've seen. "Oh, it's been awesome, just the way that everybody, as business owners and citizens, came together after the break in, we had a bunch of anonymous tips," Brennon Calvin, owner of 7th Street Cafe said. "We had people coming in and asking if everything was okay. We had quite a few cash donations.
Local libraries celebrate National Library Week
The St. Joseph Public Library and the Rolling Hills Library system are joining libraries nationwide in celebrating National Library Week, which runs from Sunday, April 6th to Saturday, April 12th. This year's theme, "Drawn to the Library," emphasizes the diverse resources available at local libraries. "We have services for everyone," Library Director Mary Beth Revels said "We have Wi-Fi access. We offer computers, a lot of people have computers at home but not necessarily a printer.
Kerns, Miller win seats on the St. Joseph School Board
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) Jennifer Kerns and Kim Miller were elected to the St. Joseph School Board on Tuesday night. Kerns was the top vote getter with 4,836 votes, followed by Miller with 4,391. "I think they've looked at what I've done I think they see the parent engagement," Kerns said. "They see I want to do good for the district and that I'm advocating for the right reasons. I'm excited, I'm glad that they're putting their trust for me.
Twilight Gardens pays tribute to local business owner John Elliot
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) Todd Cooper is the owner of Twilight Gardens and has been using his sign to tell jokes and play pranks for over 20 years. Cooper regularly played those pranks on his neighbor across the street, John's Quick Lube owned by John Elliot. However, this April Fools' Day, Cooper used his sign to honor Elliot who passed away a few weeks ago. The sign read "Honoring John Today, Honk & Show the Quick Lube Guys Love." Cooper and Elliot were friends and neighbors for over 20 years.
Buchanan County Clerk speaks ahead of Tuesday's election
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) Buchanan County Clerk Mary Baack-Garvey is expecting a higher than usual voter turnout for Tuesday's election. The April 8 election will decide two St. Joseph School District Board of Education seats and Proposition 2. Baack-Garvey wants to remind people about the importance of voting in local elections. "I have always said April elections are just as more important, if not more important than a presidential because it affects you locally," Baack-Garvey said.
Lindbergh Elementary counselor Ella Sharp wins Northwest Missouri Counselor of the Year
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) Lindbergh Elementary counselor Ella Sharp was awarded with the Northwest Missouri Counselor of the Year Award. Sharp was honored in a surprise assembly on Monday. "It's super important, especially with how things are going with mental health these days, and it's important for us to be around and to be a part of their lives and help them get to their next level of education," Sharp said.
St. Joseph School Board candidates file finance reports ahead of April 8 election
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The St. Joseph School Board candidates made their final campaign finance report eight days ahead of the April 8 election. The six candidates are looking for two open seats on the board. Four of the six candidates have received funds over 500 dollars, requiring them to disclose their finances with the Missouri Ethics Commission (MEC). Kenneth Reeder has filed a limited activity report which shows that he has spent and received less than $500.
Evergy plans to build new natural gas plant in Nodaway county
(NODAWAY COUNTY, Mo.) Evergy has plans to build a new natural gas plant just off 71 Highway in Nodaway County. Evergy bought 100 acres of land just south of Mullen Creek Substation in White Cloud Township, Mo to build the plant. The new power plant will provide a clean source of energy for Nodaway County as well as tax dollars and jobs.
SJSD Board of Education candidate Jennifer Kerns takes part in Q&A with KQ2
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) With less than two weeks until the April 8th election, KQ2 continues the candidate profiles for the St. Joseph School District Board of Education as they answered a list of questions ahead of the election. Here are the full answers from candidate Jennifer Kerns: SR: Why are you running for the school board?
Four local charities host Empty Bowl Lunch to fight hunger
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) Four local charities including Second Harvest, InterServ, Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph and the Open Door Food Kitchen hosted a benefit lunch to feed hungry people on Tuesday. The event was held for the first time since the COVID-19 Pandemic and featured food from restaurants around St. Joseph. "What we're finding is hunger is becoming a bigger and bigger problem," Jody Breuer of Catholic Charities said.
SJFD responds to house fire on Mulberry Street
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) Crews from the St. Joseph Fire Department responded to a house fire on the 1900 block Mulberry St. Tuesday morning. Crews were able to put out the fire and the homeowner was not harmed. There were no injuries reported.
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