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Two sink holes have opened up in the City of St. Joseph around the 6000 block of Pryor Avenue
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) On Friday, July 5, 2024, The City of St. Joseph's Sewer Maintenance Division, which is a branch of the City's Streets Department, received a call notifying them of a sink hole around the 6000 block of Pryor Avenue. KQ2 spoke with a local resident who discovered the...
Missouri Legislative Sessions are over, what's in store for the future of Buchanan County
(ST. JOSEPH. Mo.) In May of 2024, the Missouri Senate finished the final days of their legislation sessions as major bills and changes were discussed for the future of Missouri. Throughout the year, a historically low number of bills pertaining to the future of Missouri made it to Governor Mike...
Concerns grow for cost, details of potential Lake Contrary plan
Jul. 3—Lingering unknowns surrounding a Lake Contrary dredging project and its long-term financial feasibility are sparking concerns among current and former county officials. In recent months, the Buchanan County Commission has taken steps toward a potential dredging project at Lake Contrary, including analyzing soil samples, reviewing lakebed ownership and considering necessary equipment ...
Steve Tinnen’s Plattsburg License Office
Thank you to Guy Speckman for the great article (Ponder the Thought column, June 26) on Steven Tinnen and his Plattsburg License Office. Steve Tinnen has been a business role model for me with my license office in Brookfield. We’ve been team members for the DOR/DMV annual meeting and have commiserated while lobbying for license office fee increase legislation. He is a fine person and it is a special gift when someone cares enough to write such a glowing article about one of our crazy businesses.
City of St. Joseph wishes residents a happy Independence Day
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) On Thursday, July 4, 2024, the City of St. Joseph wished residents a happy Independence Day and reminded them of the City facilities that would be open and closed for the holiday. According to a post from the City on Facebook, "Happy Independence Day from the city...
St. Joseph expert says voters can be confident in election results
A St. Joseph resident who has worked with election technology for more than 20 years assures voters they can be confident in the election process. Ed Smith is now Vice President for Election Solutions for MTX. He once worked with Dominion Voting, which became infamous among supporters of former President Donald Trump who disputed the 2020 presidential election. Smith had left Dominion before the 2020 election.
Premier Pyrotechnics City Fireworks Show 4th of July
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo) Everybody enjoys the big fireworks displays on the Fourth of July. But have you ever wondered what goes in to producing such a show? Well, today we visited with John DeRennaux from Premiere Pyrotechnics, and he showed KQ2 around the launch site. Nestled on a barricaded road behind the Hollywood 10 Theater, is the launch pad for the City fireworks display and running the show is John DeRennaux. Originally from Rolla, Missouri, he's lived in St. Joe for seven years to run the fireworks display for Premier Pyrotechnics.
See St. Joseph: Fourth of July celebrations in full swing
Jul. 4—Fourth of July celebrations are underway all weekend long in St. Joseph. Whether you're kicking back with a movie or kicking boots at a concert, News-Press NOW has all you need for holiday celebrations in this week's edition of See St. Joseph. When our forefathers signed the Declaration of Independence from England, it's safe to say they didn't imagine having to claim it against alien ...
Mustangs honor local service member before July 3rd game
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) Honoring military members around July 4th has become an honored tradition for the St. Joseph Mustangs. Before their game against the Chillicothe Mudcats on July 3rd, the team honored Army Staff Sergeant Jeff Hufford with a special jersey. For Hufford, appreciation for military members' service is an...
Live music festival takes over the backroads of Savannah this weekend
(SAVANNAH, Mo.) The owners of Barnes Acres had a goal of bringing a fun music festival for the whole family to Savannah, Missouri and their dream has become a reality. The Country Backroads Music Festival will be located at 15609 County Road 344 in Savannah, Missouri. On Friday, July 5th...
Proper disposal of fireworks according to Homewood Disposal Service
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The fireworks from the annual Independence Day festivities can be enjoyable to many, but it is important to ensure that the fireworks are cleaned up after use. KQ2 spoke with Bruce Lundy, Captain of the Savannah, Missouri Police Department and the City of Savannah Administrator who stressed...
New project aims to make flood cleanup faster and safer
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) Back in March of 2024, the City of St. Joseph approved an ordinance to appropriate money from the 2011 Transient Guest Tax Program budget for projects associated with the St. Joseph Riverfront Master Plan. One of the projects, Broadway Street Spillway Project, is designed to help with...
Upcoming events in St. Joseph Area for Summer
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The St. Joseph Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) released information regarding upcoming events for the Summer on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. Saturday, June 22, 2024 - 25 Miles to Normal movie began shooting at various locations in Buchanan County, St. Joseph, and Kansas City until mid-July. Wednesday,...
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