Top 5 St. Joseph Stories of the Week: Sept. 6–12, 2026
From breaking news and public safety to the stories that had St. Joseph talking, these were the five most-read stories on St. Joseph Community Alert from Sunday, Sept. 6 through Saturday, Sept. 12.
#5 — Chase Candy Debuts First New Flavor in More Than 50 Years
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — A longtime St. Joseph candy maker is adding something new to its lineup for the first time in decades. Chase Candy Company officially introduced its new Raspberry Mini Mash on Saturday at the North Belt Hy-Vee, marking the company's first new flavor release in more than 50 years.
Views: 150
#4 — Gasoline Found in Sewer System Forces Closure of Woods Mini Mart Fuel Pumps
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Gasoline detected in a St. Joseph sewer line has led city officials to temporarily
shut down fuel sales at Woods Mini Mart on Frederick Avenue. The investigation began after residents in the area of 13th Street and Frederick Avenue reported smelling gasoline.
Views: 262
#3 — Camaro Heavily Damaged in Suspected Overnight Arson in St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — A St. Joseph resident is asking the community for information after a Chevrolet Camaro was heavily damaged by fire overnight in what the owner’s family believes may have been intentionally set. According to a post shared in the St. Joseph MO Community Alert Facebook group, the fire occurred at approximately 2 a.m.
Views: 340
#2 — Driver Extricated After Vehicle Goes Off Wall in St. Joseph’s North End
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Emergency crews responded Friday evening to a vehicle crash in St. Joseph’s North End that required the driver to be extricated from
the vehicle. Police, fire and EMS crews were called around 6:45 p.m. to the 4700 block of Tuscany Drive, near the Sinclair gas station off U.S. Highway 169.
Views: 906
#1 — Erika Kirk Visits St. Joseph Christian School, Speaks to Hundreds of Students
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Erika Kirk, CEO and chair of Turning Point USA, recently visited St. Joseph Christian School as part o
f a Club America tour stop that drew approximately 300 students. The visit took place at St. Joseph Christian School, a private Christian school located at 5401 Gene Field Road in St. Joseph.
Views: 2,511
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