By Calvin Silvers Northwest Missouri State University will not renew football head coach Rich Wright’s contract, effective Dec. 31. Wright finished his eighth season as the leader of the Bearcat program on Saturday, losing 23-7 to Pittsburg State, marking a 6-5 overall record and 6-4 in MIAA play. Director of Athletics Dr. Andy Peterson said a
Continue ReadingBy Tim Clouser | The Center Square (The Center Square) – Despite recently proposing her own, Mayor Lisa Brown is asking the Spokane City Council to claw back a sunset clause on former Mayor Nadine Woodward’s temporary tax increase. Brown issued her 2025-2026 budget proposal earlier this month, which could close Spokane’s $25 million deficit. Woodward
Continue ReadingBy NewsPress Now Canada shares U.S. concerns about Mexican trade with China TORONTO | Canada’s point person for U.S-Canada relations said Tuesday she shares U.S. concerns about Mexico serving as a back door for China to import cheaper goods into the North American market as a review of the trade pact known as the U.S.-Mexico-Canada
Continue ReadingBy Associated Press WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday tapped Dr. Mehmet Oz, a former television talk show host and heart surgeon, to head the agency that oversees health insurance programs for millions of older, poor and disabled Americans and selected Wall Street executive Howard Lutnick to lead the Commerce Department. “Dr. Oz will
Continue ReadingBy Associated Press NEW YORK — Nvidia helped pulled U.S. stock indexes higher on Tuesday after they stumbled in the morning on worries about escalations in the Russia-Ukraine war. The S&P 500 rose 0.4% after erasing an early drop of 0.7%. The Nasdaq composite also shook off an early loss to turn 1% higher, while
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By Associated Press SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Building the current crop of artificial intelligence chatbots has relied on specialized computer chips pioneered by Nvidia, which dominates the market and made itself the poster child of the AI boom. But the same qualities that make those graphics processor chips, or GPUs, so effective at creating powerful
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By Associated Press WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump’s decision on a treasury secretary is about far more than whose name will be printed on America’s money. The choice of how to fill his highest-profile outstanding Cabinet selection will be the clearest indication yet of how he intends to wield import tariffs in his new administration.
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By Charlie Hunt Boise State University The Conversation via AP Beginning in January 2025, Republicans in Washington will achieve what’s commonly known as a governing “trifecta”: control over the executive branch via the president, combined with majorities for their party in both the House and the Senate. You might think that a trifecta, which is
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By Associated Press New Harry Potter ride at Universal Orlando will have British Ministry of Magic as setting ORLANDO, Fla. | Harry Potter fans eagerly anticipating the third attraction based on the popular book and movie franchise at Universal Orlando Resort found out Tuesday that the fictional setting for the ride will be the British
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By Associated Press Thanksgiving morning is often a blur of last-minute meal preparation and frenzied chores. But for Beth Thomas, who typically hosts her family at her Boston-area home, most of the work in the kitchen is already done. Instead, she laces up her sneakers and warms up for a 5K Turkey Trot run with
Continue ReadingBy Christina Lengyel | The Center Square (The Center Square) – With reinvigorated interest in cryptocurrency, Republican House legislators are vying to make Pennsylvania a pioneer of digital investments, a move some skeptics believe would be too great of a risk for the state’s bank accounts. Rep. Mike Cabell, R-Dallas, introduced House Bill 2664 last
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By NewsPress Now An accident that killed three people Sunday morning on Interstate 29 in Atchison County is related to a Nebraska kidnapping, officials confirm. Freemont County, Iowa, Sheriff Kevin Aistrope said in a release that his office received a call at about 6 a.m. Sunday regarding a domestic assault victim being treated at Grape
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By Ashley Luthans Owners of Toe Beans Coffee House say they will be closing on Sunday, Dec. 29. The coffee shop at 114 S. Eighth St. has been open for two years. In an online post, the owners cited a lack of traffic as the reason for closing the business. The post said all events
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By Jazmine Knight The St. Joseph Public Library Foundation is helping you with your holiday shopping this year by selling holiday cards at their four branches. The festive fundraiser sells each card set for $12 which will contain an eight pack of holiday cards featuring St. Joseph’s historic architecture. Each set also includes information about
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – In an era of rapid technological advancement and evolving educational needs, teachers across the country are turning to open educational resources (OER) to transform their classrooms. These freely accessible, openly licensed materials are reshaping the landscape of education, offering a host of benefits that empower educators and engage students like
Continue ReadingBy Jacob Mathews | The Center Square (The Center Square) — Louisiana lawmakers took a look this week on how to bolster the state’s music industry and keep that revenue in the state. The subcommittee on the study of the state’s music industry was created in May 2024 to look at how music effects economic
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By By: Nicole Scott State and federal officials are teaming up with the Save MO Lives campaign to highlight National Crash Responder Safety Week. The Federal Highway Administration declared Nov. 18 through 22 Crash Responder Safety Week. The theme is “Slow Down, Move Over: It’s the Law.” The state has a “Move Over Law,” which
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By Jenna Wilson The St. Joseph Police Department’s arsenal of Taser guns is about to see an upgrade, a purchase that proponents say will improve safety for both officers and suspects. The Tasers are part of a five-year contract with Axon Enterprise worth approximately $640,000 that was recently approved by the St. Joseph City Council.
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By Jazmine Knight St. Joseph School District officials are sharing some impressive scores from this past fall’s end of course exams. “At the beginning of the year, we do assessments in our EOC tested areas for the high schools and also Algebra I in eighth grade,” said Dr. Ashly McGinnis, assistant superintendent of academics. The
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By Ashley Luthans A multitude of activities in Downtown St. Joseph aim to spread cheer this holiday season. Events kick off on Saturday, Nov. 30, with the annual Downtown Lighting Ceremony at Coleman Hawkins Park at Eighth and Felix streets. Live music, Mayor John Josendale, Santa Claus and more will be present at the event.
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Been to the dentist lately? If you’re like the majority of Americans without dental insurance, your answer might be a chagrined “well … no.” The likely culprit behind people putting off that visit is cost, according to the Dental Lifetime of Care study from Synchrony, a leading consumer financial services
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – For many contractors who work seasonally, winter may signal an end to their busiest time of year; for others, winter is the start of their busiest time. No matter when your busy season is, the annual lull in active projects presents an opportunity to assess business performance, set new goals,
Continue ReadingBy Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributor (The Center Square) – Texas has won another lawsuit against the Biden administration, this time over a federal rule the Biden administration resurrected first implemented under the Obama administration overhauling employer overtime requirements. At issue is the Fair Labor Standards Act, which includes requirements for employers to
Continue ReadingBy Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – The journey from high school to college is exciting and exhilarating. To help guide your college-bound child on the road to college this fall — including navigating the costs — check out this infographic for tips from CollegeAve.com.
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Sponsored by Pfizer ‘Tis the season when work and school are in full swing, the holidays are fast approaching — and all kinds of germs are invading your indoor get-togethers.1 It’s easy to put your health on the back burner, but nobody wants to have their busy schedules — or
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Creating lunches for your kids every day can be challenging, but as the holiday season approaches, life can get even more hectic, making this daily task seem daunting. While the holiday season is a stressful and busy time of year, it’s still possible to assemble balanced, nutritious lunches your kids
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – You know those people who have their holiday shopping done before Thanksgiving? They have a secret tactic: A theme. One year, they get everyone cozy gifts like pajamas, slippers, soft throws, candles. The next it’s kitchen stuff. This year, one of the hottest trends in holiday giving is technology, and
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – As you start checking off everyone on your holiday shopping list, it’s important to remember that more online shopping means more opportunities for cyber scams. But don’t let the Grinch steal your holiday cheer! It’s time to deck the halls with essential cybersecurity tips to ensure a safe and merry
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – The holiday season is right around the corner, and if recent retail sales forecasts are any indication, it’s going to be a massive year for small businesses. The Mintel Holiday Shopping Report 2024 predicts U.S. retail sales in November and December will reach upwards of $1.07 trillion and people are
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – What do you enjoy most during the Holly Days? If you answered “festive eats” you’re not alone! Food brings people together and adds good cheer all around when you get to spend extra time with those near and dear. For any holiday gathering large or small, be ready to amp
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