Jenna Wilson

5 days ago | newspressnow.com | Jenna Wilson

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- Spring and summer are peak seasons for motorcycle riders, and safety experts are urging all drivers to stay alert and share the road responsibly. Experts say a key rule to ensure safety is for drivers to slow down, pay attention, and look twice for motorcyclists when changing lanes or entering a roadway. In addition, motorcyclists are also responsible and are encouraged to wear proper safety gear, ride at an appropriate speed and never ride impaired.

1 week ago | newspressnow.com | Jenna Wilson

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- Teachers in the St. Joseph School District were able to get some sweet treats for Teacher Appreciation Week Tuesday morning. The St. Joseph Police Department and Lodge 3 of the Fraternal Order of Police raised over $1,000 to show their support for educators in the St. Joseph School District. "Many of us at the department have parents who are teachers in the district," said Sgt. Kylee Van Meter of the St. Joseph Police Department.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Jenna Wilson

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Police Department is receiving new body armor designed to improve the quality and functionality of body-worn camera footage. The St. Joseph City Council has approved more than $29,500 in funds from the police department’s budget to outfit officers with more than 20 body armor vests and external carriersSgt.

1 week ago | newspressnow.com | Jenna Wilson

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- The St. Joseph Police Department is inviting anyone interested in a Law Enforcement career to participate in their upcoming new hire testing.  SJPD currently has 18 positions open with the department they would like to see filled soon. "Currently, we have 11 people in our hiring process or background investigations," said Sgt. Jeremy Peters with the SJPD.

1 week ago | newspressnow.com | Jenna Wilson

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- The St. Joseph Police Department is receiving new body armor designed to improve the quality and functionality of body-worn camera footage. The St. Joseph City Council has approved more than $29,500 in funds from the police department’s budget to outfit officers with more than 20 body armor vests and external carriersSgt.