The First Ward House in St. Joseph is recognized by many as the oldest continuously operated saloon west of the Mississippi River. Though owners of the business have come and gone over the years ...

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – A fire at First Ward House destroyed more than just a bar and grill on Tuesday, but a piece of history. Built in 1878, First Ward House got its name because at that time ...

At approximately 12:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 14th, the St. Joseph Police Department was dispatched to 2101 St. Joseph Avenue for a shots fired call. Captain Jeff Wilson with the police department ...

A fire on March 17 destroyed part of St. Joseph’s history as it tore through ... restaurant and music venue, The First Ward, was covered, as well as its employees (No word was available on ...