By Jazmine Knight Students at Missouri Western State University are in for a major change to their weekly schedule. Missouri Western President Elizabeth Kennedy announced the end of the college’s Gold Fridays at Thursday’s Board of Governors meeting. “The task force has unanimously recommended that Missouri Western return to a five-day class schedule at the
Continue Reading
By Associated Press LOS ANGELES — Prosecutors will recommend Erik and Lyle Menendez be resentenced for the 1989 killings of their parents in the family’s Beverly Hills home, providing the brothers with a chance at freedom after 34 years behind bars. An official with knowledge of the decision who was not authorized to speak on
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press County judge strikes down Ohio abortion ban COLUMBUS, Ohio | A county judge has permanently blocked enforcement of an Ohio law that bans virtually all abortions. Hamilton County Judge Christian Jenkins on Thursday cited the voters’ approval last November of Issue 1, which created a constitutional right for people to make
Continue ReadingBy NewsPress Now Mid-Buchanan @ East Buchanan A rival that days back decades gets its spotlight on the final week of the regular season. This matchup comes with extra intrigue, as Mid-Buchanan will look to pull off an undefeated regular season on the road in Gower. East Buchanan has won this matchup the last five
Continue Reading
By Erin Woodiel Missouri Department of Conservation MEADVILLE, Mo. — On Oct. 24, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) held a ribbon cutting to commemorate the newly completed pump station and drainage system at Fountain Grove Conservation Area in Livingston County. The project was the second phase at Fountain Grove and part of MDC’s Golden
Continue Reading
By Kendra Simpson The Beattie Mansion is celebrating its 170th anniversary this weekend with a few events for all who are brave enough to enter. The mansion, located at 1120 Main St. built in 1854, has housed thousands of children, adults and, according to those who have resided there, paranormal spirits. To honor its anniversary,
Continue ReadingBy NewsPress Now NBA opens investigation into Joel Embiid’s playing status The NBA is investigating why Philadelphia center Joel Embiid did not play in the team’s nationally televised season opener against Milwaukee. The league confirmed the investigation on Thursday. It was opened as part of the NBA’s player participation policy that went into effect last
Continue ReadingBy Associated Press MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas coach Lance Leipold made it perfectly clear when he took over the long-suffering Jayhawks that their bitter, downright disdainful in-state rivalry with Kansas State was a rivalry in name only. To be a real rivalry, Leipold said, the Jayhawks would have to beat the Wildcats once in a
Continue ReadingBy Associated Press Kansas (2-5, 1-3 Big Ten) at No. 16 Kansas State (6-1, 3-1) BetMGM College Football Odds: Kansas State by 10. Series record: Kansas leads 65-51-5. What’s at stake? Kansas State still has its eye on playing for the Big 12 championship and a spot in the College Football Playoff after bouncing back
Continue ReadingBy Associated Press No. 21 Missouri (6-1, 2-1 SEC) at No. 15 Alabama (5-2, 2-2) BetMGM College Football Odds: Alabama by 13½. Series record: Alabama leads 5-2. What’s at stake? Both teams have their playoff hopes hanging in the balance after falls from the top 10. Frustrations are running high in Tuscaloosa, where first-year coach
Continue ReadingBy Brandpoint (BPT) Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag. (BPT) – Did you know Americans spend about 90% of their time indoors? According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this means you may have almost constant exposure to a variety of indoor air pollutants that could impact your health, potentially leading
Continue Reading
By NewsPress Now Those top 10 rankings have fallen by the wayside for Alabama and Missouri. Still clinging to now-precarious playoff hopes, the 15th-ranked Crimson Tide (5-2, 2-2 SEC) and No. 21 Tigers meet Saturday in Tuscaloosa for what amounts to an elimination game. “The sense of urgency is definitely up now,” Alabama defensive lineman
Continue Reading
By Kyle Schmidt What started as a challenge between three guys has turned into more than 600 people running daily and making St. Joseph capital of streak running. Streak running might conjure a certain image, but in this context, it actually is about running a mile in under 20 minutes every day for 365 days
Continue Reading
By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the country, with many seniors roaring onto pickleball courts nationwide. But whether it’s a friendly game or an intramural matchup, all senses must be engaged for the best play — especially our hearing. Think about the last time you had your hearing tested. Was
Continue Reading
By Cameron Montemayor With less than two weeks remaining before Missouri voters cast their ballots on Nov. 5, campaign disclosure reports are painting a striking picture of financial influence in this year’s election. Tens of millions of dollars already have poured into the Show-Me state this election cycle, with some of the highest contributions going
Continue Reading
By Charles Christian The retirement of Gov. Mike Parson means someone new will be chosen on Nov. 5 to occupy the Missouri governor’s mansion. The Republican candidate in the race is hoping to take a step up into that seat. Current Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe points to the years of political experience he brings to
Continue Reading
By Missouri Business Alert via TN Content Exchange In recent years, Missouri has struggled with dry conditions, especially in 2023. Though this year has been milder, farmers have had to adjust feeding practices to support the needs of their livestock. Normally, cattle graze on grass until the winter season or when the forage height dips
Continue Reading
By Kansas Reflector via TN Content Exchange TOPEKA — The addition of Johnson County District Court to the Kansas judiciary’s case management system Nov. 5 completes a statewide technological transition that began five years ago. All other state trial courts were moved to the Kansas eCourt system from 2019 to 2023. The project gained urgency
Continue ReadingBy Missouri Independent via TN Content Exchange A massive backlog of payments to Missouri child care providers will continue beyond October despite a previous pledge that the state will be caught up by the end of this month. Pam Thomas, assistant commissioner for Missouri’s Office of Childhood, told the State Board of Education on Tuesday
Continue Reading
By Cameron Montemayor A St. Joseph woman accused of hitting and killing a motorcyclist in a wrong-way collision on an Interstate 229 exit ramp in May could be headed to trial after a Buchanan County judge granted a continuance for the discovery of evidence in the case on Thursday. An emotional hearing concluded with Circuit
Continue Reading
By Chris Fortune The last of three teens charged in the 2023 death of a 15-year-old boy will spend 30 years in jail. Teontre Kirby was sentenced Thursday morning after previously pleading guilty to second-degree murder in the shooting of Carter P. Smith on June 15, 2023. His body was found near 28th and Commercial
Continue Reading
By NewsPress Now A baby is dead and four others are injured following a four-vehicle crash involving semis Wednesday afternoon on Interstate 29 in northern Platte County. The boy, who was less than a year old and from Sedalia, Missouri, was a passenger in a southbound Toyota Corolla, which was struck from behind by a
Continue Reading
By NewsPress Now (NAPSI)—The next time your phone rings, there’s a good chance it will be a spam call. According to recent research Americans average 2.7 billion such calls a month, lasting about 4 minutes each. As a result, an estimated 248 million hours, (which collectively equates to 10.3 million days or 339,000 months) were
Continue Reading
By NewsPress Now While some are out gathering candy on Halloween, chess lovers will find a treat of their own at a local library that evening. Following its first chess tournament in June, the Rolling Hills Library is planning another U.S. Chess Federation-rated event on Thursday, Oct. 31. “The Frightful Fast Chess Frenzy” is free
Continue Reading
By NewsPress Now (NAPSI)—Whether you’re tied up at work, busy with school or just not feeling well, home delivery is a convenient and affordable way to get the products and medications you need. Good news: while home delivery from one major pharmacy isn’t new, the service has been enhanced and is faster than ever.
Continue Reading
By Kendra Simpson This weekend, St. Joseph has an abundance of spooky events and entertainment to get its residents in the Halloween spirit. This week’s edition of See St. Joseph has spooky fun for the whole family. River Bluff Brewing is all about supporting local nonprofits, but this Friday, they’re doing so with a haunted
Continue Reading
By NewsPress Now Isn’t it amazing? Isn’t it amazing that the Democrats are having a fit because Elon Musk is supporting President Trump? Yet they turned a blind eye to George Soros and all the leftist things he supported and foisted on the American people. There should be no reason With regards to the abortion
Continue Reading
By NewsPress Now EASTON, Mo. – Keith A. Sperry, 45, Easton, Missouri, passed away Monday, Oct. 21, 2024. He was born June 21, 1979, to David C. Vogel and Frances D. Sperry, in St. Joseph. Keith married Brittney Gann on June 22, 2020, after being together since 1996. He enjoyed reading, sitting on the front
Continue Reading
By NewsPress Now Roger Kenneth Spiegel, better known as “Papa”. Born Sept. 24, 1946, to Lester and Edna Spiegel, brother to Richard (Kay), Paul (Nancy Sue), Earl (Georgeanna), and Billy (Jean). Husband to Sharon, father of three children, Crystal (Christopher), Elizabeth (Oscar), and Bradley (Sallie); adopted daughter, Michelle (Ray); 14 grandchildren, Caleb (Stormy) Britney (Kevin),
Continue Reading
By NewsPress Now Late Notices Mildred I. Cobb MAYSVILLE, Mo. – Mildred Irene Cobb, age 88, passed away Oct. 23, 2024, Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at Fairport Baptist Church, with burial immediately following at Fairport Cemetery. Visitation one hour before funeral service. www.turnerfamilyfuneral.com As published in the St. Joseph
Continue Reading