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Madison Stuerman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Missouri State Highway Patrol confirmed one person died in a crash on Interstate 70 in Columbia Thursday morning.

In a social media post, MSHP said troopers are investigating the crash on eastbound I-70 at the 121 mile-marker.

Troopers said the crash involved a passenger vehicle and a semi-truck. The post at 11:20 a.m. said the driving lane of the eastbound lane was blocked.

An ABC 17 News reporter saw one car with visible damage to its front and driver’s side while it was being towed away.

A Boone County Sheriff’s SUV was also seen at the crash site with damage to the driver’s side of the vehicle; it is unclear if this was related to the crash.

A Boone County Joint Communication alert was sent out at 9:38 a.m. about a crash on I-70 that shut down both eastbound lanes. A second alert was sent out before 10:30 a.m., reporting all lanes are back open.

An ambulance, along with the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Boone County Sheriff and Boone County Fire Protection District, was at the scene.

The Missouri Department of Transportation Travelers map showed traffic backed up for several miles around 10 a.m.

ABC 17 News has reached out for more information.

This is a developing story

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Praji Ghosh

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW)– A global organization is partnering with the Stuber Health Center to expand healthcare access in the St. Joseph community. 

Through the use of a Medical Mobile Van, the health center offers cervical and breast cancer screenings. These services are available to all but are especially aimed at individuals without health insurance. 

This outreach effort is made possible through the Show Me Healthy Women program to support the development of health care practices.   

The Mobile Medical Unit from Stuber Health Center is on a mission to make women’s health screenings more accessible in St. Joseph. 

“We’re out on the last Friday of every month, and our location changes each time,” Nurse Practitioner Danyelle Kerns said. 

The van offers cervical and breast cancer screenings, including pap smears and breast exams, and is especially geared toward serving low-income households.

The program accepts all insurance types—and for those without insurance, screenings may be free, based on income. 

The mobile unit launched in February of 2025 and is staffed by six people focused on increasing access and awareness around women’s health care. 

“We’ve set up at the YWCA, the Salvation Army parking lot, and even the south end at the InterServe parking lot,” Kerns said. 

The van rotates locations monthly. Residents are encouraged to call ahead to schedule a visit.

Kerns hopes to have more women in the community take advantage of the service and stay up to date on their health. 

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CLEARWATER, Fla. (News-Press NOW) — According to WWE, Hulk Hogan has passed away at the age of 71.

Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s and was a professional world wrestling champion and TV personality.

Hogan died surrounded by his loved ones at his home in Clearwater, Florida.

Early reports indicate “cardiac arrest” was the cause.

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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A Kansas City-based company with a facility in St. Joseph faces two lawsuits that were filed by ex-employees earlier this month.

Paya Toliver of Kansas City filed a lawsuit in Platte County that claims sexual harassment. She is suing Integrated Protein, LLC, and its Chief Executive Officer, Joe Hubbard, as well as ResourceOne Global. W.D. Pearson, of Savannah, Mo., filed an age discrimination lawsuit.

Toliver worked as a paralegal from May of 2023 until her termination on July 14, 2025. During her employment, she alleges she was the object of inappropriate comments and behavior by Hubbard at company functions and during office hours.

In January of 2024, Toliver said she met with Hubbard to explain that his advances were not welcome and that he “leave her alone.” After Toliver told a co-worker about Hubbard’s behavior, she says she began to experience retaliation while the harassment from Hubbard continued. She was terminated from the company on July 14, 2025.

Pearson began work at Integrated Proteins in November of 2024 as a lab technician. In December of 2024, Pearson alleges that he was offered the position of Plant Quality Manager, which he accepted.

Later that month, during the company’s Christmas party, Pearson says he sat at a table with colleagues and casually revealed that he was 66 years old. Then, on December 20, 2024, Pearson said he was summoned to a conference room and informed that his employment was being terminated.

Although neither lawsuit asked for a specific dollar amount in damages, both are seeking punitive and compensatory damages.

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Praji Ghosh

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW)– A St. Joseph resident is dealing with the aftermath of an act of car vandalism. 

Amy Michelle says her mother, Carla, purchased the car for her in March. After previously needing ignition repairs, the vehicle had just returned from the shop shortly before the incident occurred. 

On Monday, July 14, the family found the back window shattered with a large rock and discovered that the car was set on fire.

The vehicle was totaled, but fortunately, no one was inside at the time. 

“Someone had already called the fire department and the police came too. They ruled it as vandalism,” Amy Michelle said.

This isn’t the first time the family has experienced crime. In the past, they shared that they have had license plates stolen and car windows smashed. They said crimes like these are all too common in their neighborhood. 

“Sometimes when I leave for work in the morning, I have to check my surroundings — make sure no one’s lurking nearby or sitting behind my car,” Carla Timmons said. 

Since the incident, Carla has relied on family and ride-share services, like Uber, to get to and from work. The loss has not only disrupted her routine but also shaken her sense of security. 

“Whenever I see someone walking down the street, I wonder, ‘are they going to carjack me?’ It’s scary living here,” Carla said. 

Sheriff Bill Puett, of the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office, stressed the importance of basic precautions when it comes to car safety. 

“They move from one target to the next. When they find a car that’s unlocked, they may go through it and steal whatever’s inside,” Puett said. “That’s why it’s crucial to always lock your vehicle and keep valuables out of sight.” 

Carla’s daughter is still coming to terms with the emotional toll of what happened. 

“My mom called me at 1:30 in the morning, crying. I didn’t know what was going on, and then she says, ‘our car is on fire,’” Amy Michelle said.  

Carla and her family are trying to stay strong as they work to rebuild — one step at a time. 

News-Press NOW reached out to the St. Joseph Police Department for a comment on this incident, but they were not available for comment at this time.

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Kyle Schmidt

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW)– Training camp is where the excitement for the season begins.

Last year, Chiefs fans could only think about a possible three-peat. This year, they have plenty to watch out for.

“I’m looking forward to all the draft picks, some good form tackling,” Chiefs fan Jim Revey said. “We want some speed, some deep threats, we want Mahomes hitting his deep routes.”

The excitement and energy of Chiefs Kingdom travels from all over. Kathy Bagwell comes from Oklahoma City, and her fandom started when the Chiefs drafted number 15.

“I have loved Patrick Mahomes since he played for Texas Tech, so I became a fan because I’ve followed him forever,” she said.

Bagwell said she hopes to make it to a game in person but is enjoying her days off at training camp. Mahomes continues to be a popular player fans are excited to watch.

Many children also said they were looking forward to ‘watching Mahomes throw deep’ or try to get an autograph.

Other fans had their eyes on his favorite target.

“(Looking forward to watching) Travis this year, I’m super excited for the chance to be able to see him play his 13th year,” fan Jessica Bryan said.

Of course, a Super Bowl is still on the minds of fans as well. In order to get back and win, Revey shared what he thinks the team needs to do.

“You can’t accept anything other than winning. It’s simple,” Revey said. “You can’t be content to just go ‘ah, well we lost a game.'”

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Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As summer continues, something to watch out for is the highly contagious, new strain of COVID-19 called NB.1.8.1 or ‘nimbus.’

The ‘nimbus’ variant is known for having a painful throat based symptom, referred to as ‘razor blade throat.’ The variant is a mutated omicron subvariant.

According to data from the CDC, ‘nimbus’ accounts for 43% of cases in the U.S. and is currently the most widely spread variant.

Pharmacies are preparing for the demand for vaccines to potentially increase due to the nature of the variant. Several local stores also have COVID-19 at-home tests in stock.

“We usually set up a certain day where we make a bunch of appointments (for vaccines),” Rogers Pharmacy Pharmacist Beth Cathcart said. “We bring them in certain time increments so we know how much to order for that specific time.”

Cathcart also said the pharmacy does not want vaccines to go to waste so orders are placed depending on the demand.

“Normally once we get a big enough demand, that’s when we get the vaccines ordered and have the date available,” Cathcart said.

Updates regarding the new variant can be found on the CDC’s COVID tracker.

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Abigail McCluskey

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Crickets are known for their loud chirps throughout the summer, and sometimes even in the winter, but did you know they can also help tell the temperature?

Crickets are small insects that resemble grasshoppers. Their ear-piercing chirps are more than just background noise, they’re actually a natural way to estimate the outdoor temperature.

Crickets are ectotherms, which means they are cold-blooded animals that rely primarily on external sources, like the sun, to regulate their metabolic processes.

Shelly Cox, a naturalist with the City of St. Joseph, explained the science behind the chirp.

“Crickets are a part of a group of insects called the orthoptera, and they’re in that same family with grasshoppers, katydids. ” Cox said.

As temperatures drop, a cricket’s metabolism slows down, causing them to chirp less frequently. When temperatures rise, their metabolism speeds up, resulting in more rapid chirping.

The connection between cricket chirps and temperature was first documented by physicist Amos Dolbear. His research led to what’s now known as ‘Dolbear’s Law,’ which provides a simple equation to estimate the air temperature using cricket chirps.

According to Dolbear’s findings, if you count the number of chirps in 15 seconds and add 40, that equals the approximate temperature in degrees Fahrenheit — usually within about two degrees.

While there are many types of crickets, the snowy tree cricket, often nicknamed the ‘thermometer cricket,’ is known for its particularly accurate chirping patterns when it comes to indicating temperature.

So, next time you are outside and don’t have a weather app handy, listen closely — the crickets just might give you a quick forecast.

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Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Two of St. Joseph’s historic thoroughfares will undergo widespread sidewalk infrastructure upgrades with the help of Capital Improvements Program funding this year.

Just over $1.1 million in CIP funding will be used this year to repair deteriorating sidewalks and install new ones on both Charles and Sylvanie streets, specifically between 12th and 18th streets to provide ADA-compliant walking pathways on both sides of the roadway.

The project will also see ADA ramps at street corners and curbs along the streets replaced and upgraded, along with the reconstruction of several alleyway entrances. Side street approaches running north and south will be reconstructed up to a maximum of 15 feet to meet ADA compliance.

“Probably around this fall is when we’ll start seeing some sidewalks getting work done,” St. Joseph Public Works and Transportation Director Abe Forney said. “There’s some utility work that’s going on right now. And as soon as those guys are out of the way, we’ll wait on the contractor.”

City councilmembers gave their approval at Monday’s meeting on the project contract with locally-owned J.D. Bishop Construction. J.D. Bishop was the lone company to bid on the project.

A key portion of sidewalk upgrades will occur between 12th and 15th streets within the Museum Hill Historic District, which features an abundance of architecture and aging brick-laid sidewalks in need of repair.

The city is ensuring those sidewalks will be reconstructed with new bricks to preserve the historic integrity of the historic district, which is included on the National Register of Historic Places.

“This is a project that we actually identified in the 2019 CIP project and it was supplemental. So after all the 19 projects got done, there was money remaining,” Forney said.

Area resident Bucks Wright was walking alongside Charles Street on Wednesday and said the pathways are in need of significant upgrades.

“You got grass everywhere growing up in the sidewalks,” he said. “It needs a lot of improvement, a whole lot of improvement.”

City sewer maintenance crews will be working alongside J.D. Bishop Construction on the project to replace storm sewer inlets as needed.

A few trees will have to be removed during construction due to roots and large tree trunks causing sidewalk panels to lift, creating tripping hazards. Most of the existing trees will be preserved.

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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Symphony launched a new program for kids to learn, enjoy and create classical harmonies.

Beginning Adventures in Classical Harmony (B.A.C.H.) is a hands-on, child-focused experience that aims to combine storytelling, live instrument demonstrations and guided listening.

The program is inspired by the legacy of Johann Sebastian Bach and is designed to help young learners explore the fundamentals of music playfully and engagingly.

B.A.C.H. is funded through a grant from the Norma and William Kenney Charitable Foundation.

“B.A.C.H. brings our mission full circle,” said Nancy Schmidt-Brunson, executive director of the St. Joseph Symphony. “We’re not only performing great music, we’re building future musicians, music lovers, and community leaders. This program gives kids a place to discover music in a way that feels exciting and accessible.”

B.A.C.H. will feature a mix of interactive programs, all led by collaborative pianist and Missouri Western State University faculty member Lorrie Dixon.

The program will debut on Thursday, July 31, with a private recital for children with the St. Joseph YWCA.

Community partnerships, local organizations, private schools and school districts interested in hosting or participating in B.A.C.H. are encouraged to contact the St. Joseph Symphony office through their website, by calling (816) 233-7701 or by emailing info@stjosephsymphony.org.

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