Local Pulse Curator

Public Safety Incidents

• 🔥 Body Found Near Tracks: St. Joseph police are investigating after a man in his 50s was found dead near railroad...

Proactive joint patrols by St. Joseph PD and Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office targeted impaired driving March 14 & 17 with high-visibility...

Key updates on St. Joe Pridefest's rescheduling:

• New dates: June 26-27 at Civic Center Park, after MPA collaboration revealed area events.
• Why the...

Public safety update: Man in his late 50s found dead near S. 22nd St. & Garfield Ave. rail tracks Tuesday ~11 a.m.

• No signs of foul play or train...

Public Safety Reports

• 🔥 Man Found Dead Near Railroad Tracks: A man in his late 50s was found dead near railroad tracks at S. 22nd Street and...

Election Alert for St. Joseph-area homeowners: Vote in April on homestead credit limiting property tax increases.

Key details:

• Applies to owners...

Key updates from Tuesday's work session:

• Benton High renovations bids are the next big step.
• Lafayette transitions to middle school; coaching...

Public safety alert: Officers found a deceased man, late 50s, by railroad tracks at S. 22nd Street and Garfield Avenue around 11 a.m. Tuesday.

• No apparent foul play; not hit by train.
• Investigation ongoing – stay tuned for updates.

Public safety snapshot from St. Patrick's weekend:

• Domestic disturbances: 24 calls
• Well-being checks: 22
• Vehicle accidents: 19
  SJPD officers worked proactively for safe celebrations.

Public Safety Recap

• Zero DUIs Over St. Patrick's Weekend: St. Joseph Police Department reported zero DUI/DWI citations amid 214 calls to 911...

Local job alert: Daily’s Premium Meats is hiring over 100 roles in processing, packaging, maintenance, QA, warehousing, and supervision for its...

Crime Alert: Buchanan County Judge denied bond for 19yo Daniel L. Johnson Jr. charged with evidence tampering in the March 11 St. Joseph Avenue alley...

Despite 214 911 calls over St. Patrick's Day weekend – including 24 domestic disturbances and 21 alarms – SJPD reported zero DUIs, thanking residents for responsible choices during celebrations. A clear public safety win!

Discover Patee House Museum in St. Joseph via this immersive 8K VR180 3D video – perfect for locals and visitors.

• Impressive collections: Packed...

Urgent health warning for St. Joseph: Potent kratom compound 7-OH in gummies, drinks, candies at local gas stations causes opioid-like effects.
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Cultural homecoming alert: St. Joseph native and renowned guitarist Anthony Glise returns for the Symphony's Tour de France on April 25.

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Public Safety Alerts

• 🔥 Shots Fired on Rosine Street: SJPD responded to a disturbance and shots fired call in the 300 block of W. Rosine St., no...

Sudden shutdowns in Downtown St. Joseph:

• Cafe Belle Epoque restaurant
• Chocolat coffee shop
• Maison Du Vin wine-tasting venue
  Announced via Facebook Wednesday, effective immediately.

Residents gain easy access to city finances via new interactive portal powered by ClearGov.

Key features:

• Fiscal health overview: Historical data...

Kick off the weekend green with Snake Saturday in St. Joseph:

• Second Saturdays downtown: Shop, dine, live music, deals from 9 a.m.
• Shamrock Run...