By Metro Creative Ireland’s rich pasture and lush land has made the Emerald Isle well known for its butter. In fact, butter long has been a popular export of this western European nation. The southwestern coast of Ireland has been known for producing rich and flavorful butter since the late 1700s. Although butter is delicious
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By NewsPress Now Whitney Lanning received 1,883 votes in the election that put her on the St. Joseph Board of Education last spring. Previously, she claimed about 1,500 votes in an unsuccessful bid for mayor. It’s clear that Lanning has a base of public support in this community, or at least enough to get elected
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By Charles Christian “Put your money where your mouth is,” has been a popular phrase for a long time. In fact, it is believed to have originated in the 1930s and into the 1940s when Great Britain entered World War II. It was an attempt to get citizens to invest in National Savings Bonds to
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By Alonzo Weston We survived a not-so-harsh winter and now spring is here. Since it’s a Leap Year, officially spring begins on March 19. In other years, the equinox happens on the 20th or 21st. Yes, we have an early spring this year. I know when it’s spring when the daffodils our daughter, Nicole, planted
Continue ReadingBy NewsPress Now Candidates for the St. Joseph Board of Education will attend a forum organized next week by the Northwest Missouri Republican Club. The moderated event, which all of the candidates have agreed to participate in, will be held Thursday, March 21, at Bandanas Bar-B-Q, 4225 Frederick Ave. The social hour begins at 5:30
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By Jenna Wilson District leaders, teachers and committee members gathered Thursday to consider proposals to increase teacher salaries in the hopes of improving overall staff recruitment and retention. The proposals discussed at Thursday’s recruit and retain committee meeting will be presented to the St. Joseph Board of Education on Monday, March 18. Along with levy
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By Cameron Montemayor A historic overhaul of St Joseph’s aging water pipe system spanning nearly 700 miles is now well underway across the area as local crews continued work on two high-priority areas on Thursday. Close to 100 service workers from Missouri American Water and local contractors were on the ground working throughout St. Joseph
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By NewsPress Now EXP Gaming Lounge announced on social media Thursday that it will be closing its doors in April. “We are very sorry to our amazing customers,” the post said. “Unfortunately, we are no longer in a position to keep our doors open.” The store, located at 1401 S. Belt Highway, thanked its customers
Continue ReadingBy NewsPress Now United States has its first large offshore wind farm, with more to come America’s first commercial-scale offshore wind farm is officially open, a long-awaited moment that helps pave the way for a succession of large wind farms. Danish wind energy developer Ørsted and the utility Eversource built a 12-turbine wind farm called
Continue ReadingBy Associated Press NEW YORK — Americans picked up their spending a bit in February after pulling back the previous month. But last month’s gain was weaker than expected, and January’s decline was revised even lower, suggesting that many are growing more cautious with their money. Retail sales rose 0.6% last month after falling a
Continue ReadingBy Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden came out in opposition to the planned sale of U.S. Steel to Nippon Steel of Japan, saying on Thursday that the U.S. needs to “maintain strong American steel companies powered by American steel workers.” In a statement, Biden added: “U.S. Steel has been an iconic American steel
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By Associated Press NEW YORK — It’s tax season in the U.S., and for many people, filing tax returns can be a daunting task that’s often left until the last minute. But if you want to avoid the stress of the looming deadline, start getting organized as soon as possible. Whether you do your taxes
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By Associated Press PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Rory McIlroy had a lot of birdies and a little drama Thursday in The Players Championship. All that mattered to him was having a share of the lead at the TPC Sawgrass. McIlroy tied The Players Championship record with 10 birdies, offset by two tee shots into
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By Wealth of Geeks via AP The average single parent thinks about their child’s financial future about five times a day. 75% admitted feeling overwhelmed when they became a single parent. With good reason. According to a study conducted by One Poll for the nonprofit life insurance educator Life Happens, the minimal amount of savings
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By Associated Press NEW YORK — U.S. stocks slipped Thursday after a mixed batch of economic data seemed to drive the final nail into hopes that easier interest rates may arrive very soon. The S&P 500 fell 14.83 points, or 0.3%, to 5,150.48, though it’s still close to its all-time high set Tuesday. The Dow
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By Marcus Clem With a proposal for a four-day week not making the grade, it’s back to the drawing board for school officials trying to attract and retain teachers in a challenging environment. The first quarter of the year is important for leaders in the St. Joseph School District. Decisions get made on issues like
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By Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa — A bill that would have made changes to Iowa’s fetal homicide law has been shelved after a Senate Republican joined Democrats in voicing concerns about the potential impact on in vitro fertilization after an Alabama court found frozen embryos can be considered children. The Senate declined to consider
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By Associated Press NEW YORK — More than 75 million student loan borrowers have enrolled in the U.S. government’s newest repayment plan since it launched in August. President Joe Biden recently announced that he was canceling federal student loans for nearly 153,000 borrowers enrolled in the plan, known as the SAVE plan. Forgiveness was granted
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By Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Police in Tennessee are searching for a University of Missouri student who was last seen by friends at a Nashville bar Friday night. Metropolitan Nashville Police released video Tuesday that shows Riley Strain, 22, crossing a downtown street Friday night. Police have said Strain was last seen just before
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By Calvin Silvers Missouri Western athletics has been a pioneer in the MIAA when it comes to athletes, teams and coaches, and it’s once again paved a road of opportunity for student athletes in the conference. Griffon Lacrosse is the first of its kind, but with the sport gaining popularity in not only the Midwest
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By Associated Press Former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Thursday that he will put together an investor group to buy TikTok after the House passed a bill that would ban the popular video app in the U.S. if its China-based owner does not sell its stake. During an interview on CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” Mnuchin, who
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By Harry Loomis Wednesday night’s severe weather didn’t hit St. Joseph as hard as other towns in the area, but hail damage still caused issues for many. Many reports of hail-related damage came out Thursday, whether it was to cars or roofs. This is the first instance of severe weather in 2024 and will likely
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By Associated Press TOPEKA, Kan. — Republican legislators in Kansas are close to banning gender-affirming care for minors over the Democratic governor’s expected veto after winning over previously skeptical GOP colleagues, fueling fears that success will encourage further attempts to roll back transgender rights. Supporters were confident Thursday that the Republican-controlled Senate would approve a
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By Marcus Clem For two years now, Missouri has allowed the donation of money for private school education so as to earn dollar-for-dollar breaks on taxation, and a state official promoted this program on Thursday. State Treasurer Vivek Malek visited St. Joseph Christian School to that end. He assumed office in January 2023, and in
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By Associated Press DENVER — A major storm dumped heavy snow in Colorado on Thursday – forcing flight cancellations and shutting down a highway that connects Denver to Colorado ski resorts. The storm, which began Wednesday night, delivered the slushy, wet snow typical for March, one of the snowiest months in Denver, and wasn’t expected
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By Associated Press JERUSALEM — A brother contemplated suicide. A sister stopped going to school. A father barely speaks. With each passing day, the relatives of hostages held in Gaza since Oct. 7 face a deepening despair. Their hopes were raised that a cease-fire deal was near to bring some of their loved ones home
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Change to West Point’s mission statement sparks controversy WEST POINT, N.Y. | “Duty, Honor, Country” has been the motto of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point for 126 years. The motto isn’t changing, but a decision to take those words out of the school’s lesser-known mission statement is generating outrage
Continue ReadingBy NewsPress Now With a proposal for a four-day week not making the grade, it’s back to the drawing board for school officials trying to attract and retain teachers in a challenging environment. Tonight, News-Press NOW’s Marcus Clem sheds some light on the district’s plans for the future. Tune in starting at 5 p.m. for
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By Associated Press ATLANTA — Former Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines was among more than a dozen college athletes who filed a lawsuit against the NCAA on Thursday, accusing it of violating their Title IX rights by allowing Lia Thomas to compete at the national championships in 2022. The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in
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By Ashley Luthans Whether it was with math or dessert, residents across the area enjoyed Pi Day on Thursday. In the St. Joseph area, community members can find homemade pies at multiple restaurants and bakeries. Jillian Parisoff is the owner of B&B Runway Café at 100 NW Rosecrans Road, which is known for its homemade
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