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By MATT PIKE St. Joseph Post Tax season is here and if you are having trouble figuring out those tax forms, InterServ is out to help. InterServ's Counseling for the Elderly program is currently underway. Appointments are necessary to get assistance. Director of Volunteer Services Laraine Jones says the program assists those 60 and older with moderate to low income with their taxes. "By moderate we mean under $60,000 this year," Jones tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post. "And we have trained volunteers that have been through certified IRS training that are available to help people...

By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostThe St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce has started a new initiative in order to help beautify the city.A 2021 survery conducted by the Chamber shows that 63 percent of St. Joseph residents rate the community's appearance as below average or poor. Because of this, the Chamber announced a new program called 'Adopt-a-Block.'Chamber president Natalie Redmond says several businesses within the city have already tested out Adopt-a-Block.'"It's a concept that we tested with Missouri American Water last year," Redmond said on KFEQ's The ...

By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostA 29-year-old St. Joseph woman suffered serious injuries when struck by a vehicle while running across the Belt Highway.St. Joseph police report the woman was taken to the hospital after the accident on the Belt, just off Frederick Avenue around midnight.Police say the vehicle was traveling south on North Belt Highway when it struck the pedestrian, who was running west across the Belt.The driver remained on the scene and cooperated with police. No charges have been filed. The investigation continues.

Mark Twain Elementary School will be converted to an early childhood learning center for next school year/ Photo courtesy of the St. Joseph School district By MATT PIKE St. Joseph Post One of St. Joseph's many elementary schools will become an early childhood learning center next school year. The Board of Education voted unanimously at their January meeting to convert Mark Twain Elementary to early childhood next school year. Superintendent Gabe Edgar says currently there is a lack of early childhood education in the city. "We have one facility right now at the old Lake Contrary s...

By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostSt. Joseph police have identified the man found dead in a car parked on the side of the road in the 500 block of South 20th Sunday night.Police report the victim was 48-year-old Jason Mays of St. Joseph.Officers responded to a call about 10:30 Sunday night about a deceased person located in a vehicle.The investigation continues. No charges have been filed in the case.