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By MATT PIKE St. Joseph Post If you don't submit your tax returns, you'll miss out on that refund, and today is the last day to get those in. IRA spokesman Michael Devine says the filing this tax season has gone very well. "More than 95% of all the tax returns we've received so far, and that's more than 91 million, have been filed electronically," Devine tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post. "Papers not really our friend, it takes more time to process a paper return th...

By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostSt. Joseph police are investigating a suspicious death after a body was found in the 2500 block of South 13th Street late Sunday night.The St. Joseph Police Department reports officers were called to the area on a disturbance call around 11 o'clock that later was discovered to be unfounded. But, officers were then directed to the body of a man found on the ground in the area. The deceased is described as a while male, likely in his 40s.No cause of death has bee...

By MATT PIKE St. Joseph Post There are only a few days left to get your taxes filed so that you can get this year's tax return. The deadline to file your 2021 taxes is on Monday, thanks to the Emancipation Day holiday in Washington DC today. IRS Spokesman Michael Devine says those that may not be able to get their taxes filed by midnight on Monday, should apply for an extension. "And it gives you an extra six months to actually file your tax return, that's not an extension of ...

By MATT PIKESt. Joseph PostClinton County Sheriff's Department has announced that a jail inmate has died. The Clinton County Sheriff's Department in a news release announced that Joseph Doran, who was charged with alleged sexual assault, died at the Clinton County Detention Center on Thursday.Doran was under current hospice care when he was ordered into custody on April 1st. He passed under the care of hospice. An investigation is underway.

2022 Karen Matheis - artwork tited Piece Work - Peace Work/ Photo provided by Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art By MATT PIKE St. Joseph Post Three new exhibitions this spring at the Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art will feature local, regional, and national artists alike. Works from Stephen Johnson and Karen Matheis, two artists from Lawrence, Kansas, will be featured at the museum starting April 23rd. Museum Director of Marketing and Communications Jill Carlson says she is excited to have these two ...

Hillyard Technical Center/Photo courtesy of the St. Joseph School District By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostYouth seeking a career in the trades have more opportunity now than ever, according to the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce.Workforce Development Director Kristie Arthur says times have changed in education and in the labor sector."For years there was a push for everyone needs to go to college," Arther says. "I believe that has changed, not only in schools with a lot of initiativ...

Ann Lachowitzer (at podium) and new head of schools Catherine Neumayr hosted town halls at each of the St. Joseph Catholic schools about the upcoming changes/Photo provided by Ann Lachowitzer By MATT PIKE St. Joseph Post St. Joseph Catholic Schools Partnership is looking towards the future as it expands to the next phase of its Vitality Plan. President of the partnership Ann Lachowitzer says in February the bishop met with pastors and decided to move the partnership towards developing an acade...

By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostOutgoing St. Joseph municipal judge John Boeh is retiring from his position after spending 21 years on the bench.Boeh first took over after Jimmie Nix retired from the position in April 2001. After a long run serving the city, Boeh says he's grateful to both the public and those worked with him on the court."I've enjoyed being here," Boeh said. "I thank the public for electing me. I thank my family for supporting me. It's not always easy...

Sandbags along the western bank of the Missouri River at Elwood in 2019/Photo courtesy of the Air National Guard By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostThree years later, repairs of damage done by the 2019 Missouri River flood continue.Navigation Restoration Manager for the Army Corps of Engineers, Dane Morris, reports the Corps expects to receive $270 million to complete repair of the levees broken and other infrastructure damaged by the widespread flood."We have been awarding contracts and perform...

By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostA man suspected in a reported shooting gave up to St. Joseph police after a two-hour standoff yesterday afternoon.St. Joseph police report officers responded to a "shots fired" call around three o'clock Tuesday afternoon in the 2600 block of Folsom Street. Residents indicated there was an exchange of gunfire.A suspect barricaded himself in a residence. Police called in the Special Response Team and began negotiations. The suspect gave up without incid...