By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Stressed out? It’s a good bet that almost everyone reading this is feeling it right now. A new Harris poll, commissioned by the American Psychiatric Association, found that stress in America is reaching new heights. A full 77% of Americans reported significant stress in their lives. And that’s not even
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By NewsPress Now An Omaha, Nebraska, woman is in the hospital with serious injuries after a three-vehicle accident involving two semis Monday night. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the accident occurred at about 6:33 p.m. on Interstate 29, three and a half miles south of Rock Port. A 32-year-old Council Bluffs, Iowa, trucker reportedly
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By NewsPress Now Just a question Seeing Monday morning’s paper where Buchanan County is moving forward with spraying the weeds at Lake Contrary, why are we spraying the weeds at Lake Contrary in November when they’ll be frosted over and frozen and die? Just a question. Agree with objection I just heard about how they’re
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By NewsPress Now SAVANNAH, Mo. – Michael Allen Dunnihoo, 65, Savannah, Missouri, passed away on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, surrounded by his family. Michael was born on June 28, 1959, in St. Joseph, to Glen and Norma (Pritchett) Dunnihoo. Michael graduated from Elwood, Kansas, High School in 1977 and spent most of his life in
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By NewsPress Now SAVANNAH, Mo. – Roger Lee Carson, 90, Savannah, Missouri, passed away Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born on Aug. 29, 1934, to Melvin and Mary (Kurtz) Carson with twin brother, Roland, outside of Oregon, Missouri. Roger attended and graduated from New Point School in 1952.
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By NewsPress Now CAMERON, Mo. – E. Maxine Thompson, 96, of Cameron, Missouri, passed away Nov. 7, 2024. Maxine was born to Thelma (Potter) and Chester Curtis on the farm south of Cameron. They moved to Cameron in 1931. She was a 1946 graduate of Cameron High School. Maxine attended Baker University, San Francisco State
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By NewsPress Now ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Joann Carolyn Bell, the daughter of Carl and Josephine (Salfrank) Tiemeyer, was born on March 25, 1930, in Rock Port, Missouri. She spent her childhood and much of her adult life in Rock Port, growing up on her parent’s 300-acre farm on the edge of town and graduating
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By NewsPress Now ELWOOD, Kan. – Marvin Lee Huey 88, of Elwood, Kansas, passed away Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, at Mosaic Life Care, in St. Joseph. He was born Aug. 24, 1936, in Richmond, Missouri, son of Stella and Thomas Huey. He graduated from Lafayette High School. Following high school, he enlisted into the United
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By NewsPress Now Mary Lou Miller, 77, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in St. Joseph. She was born Dec. 26, 1946, in Wathena, Kansas. Graveside Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, Bellemont Cemetery, Wathena. Full obituary and online condolences at www.ruppfuneral.com. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.
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By NewsPress Now (Joan Casanova) Humans aren’t the only ones who look forward to autumn harvest. Fall brings a bounty of natural foods for our feathered friends, too. But while they’re feasting on fall’s cornucopia of delicacies, birds are also planning ahead, taking note of yards with bird feeders that can help them weather winter’s
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By NewsPress Now Late Notices Thomas T. Coker KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Thomas Taylor Coker, 27, Kansas City, Kansas, formerly of Mound City, Missouri, died Nov. 12, 2024. Farewell Services 11 a.m. Wednesday, River of Hope Fellowship, Forest City, Missouri. Interment Mount Hope Cemetery. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, River of Hope Fellowship, Forest
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By NewsPress Now Billie S. Sollars, 90, St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024. She was born Oct. 13, 1934, to Homer E. and Vivian V. (Smith) Winemiller, in Barnard, Missouri. Billie married Marvin A. Sollars on July 17, 1955. After two years of nursing training, she left in lieu of marriage. She held
Continue ReadingBy NewsPress Now Foreign Exchange The U.S. dollar strengthened against the Japanese yen, but fell versus the British pound and euro. The greenback also weakened against the Mexican peso and Swiss franc.
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By Metro Creative What do Bingo and pizza have in common? It appears each originated in Italy and are enjoyed across the globe. Bingo is derived from the Lo Giuoco del Lotto d’Italia, which is the Italian national lottery that has been played since 1530. It is still played every Saturday in Italy. The game
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By NewsPress Now DEAR ABBY, I have been with my girlfriend, “Kim,” for a year and a half. We are both in our 40s and very independent. Her mother struggles with our relationship because we are two women. She has told Kim our relationship is an embarrassment for her. She didn’t know her daughter is
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By Metro Creative Hummus provides a delicious and healthy alternative to less nutritional dips. Versatile and available in various flavors, hummus can be whipped up at home for those who prefer to make their own dips. The following recipe for “Garbanzo-Carrot Hummus with Grilled Yogurt Flatbread” from James Campbell Caruso’s “España: Explore the Flavors of
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Continue ReadingBy Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Are you traveling abroad this holiday season? As you choose souvenirs and gifts to commemorate your trip, remember to leave the pork behind. Pork products from outside the U.S. mainland pose a serious threat to the nation’s pork population. If you bring pork products back from your travels, you could
Continue ReadingBy NewsUSA (NewsUSA) – The holidays are here, and you can be the host with the most by offering guests a truly distinctive and delicious menu to celebrate in style. A holiday brunch is a great way to relax and reconnect with friends
Continue ReadingBy NewsUSA (NewsUSA) – Covet the Chaos by Caleb Shawn Sully Based on a true story. Emerging from his service in Iraq, a soldier seeks redemption and solace by joining the Peace Corps and volunteering in Ukraine, only to grapple with the weight of his experiences and the shifting landscape of his moral compass. He
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By NewsUSA (NewsUSA) – The United States is poised for global leadership in the area of AI and robotics as discussed at the AI+ Robotics Summit hosted by the Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP), a nonprofit and nonpartisan initiative with a goal of making recommendations to strengthen America’s long-term competitiveness in AI. The sessions highlighted
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By Associated Press HONG KONG | Dozens of prominent activists were sentenced to up to 10 years in prison on Tuesday in Hong Kong’s biggest national security case under a sweeping law imposed by Beijing that crushed a once-thriving pro-democracy movement. The defendants were prosecuted in 2021 for their roles in an unofficial primary election
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By Associated Press BEIRUT | An Israeli airstrike slammed into a densely populated residential area in Lebanon’s capital near key government and diplomatic buildings late Monday, killing at least five people as the U.S. pressed ahead with cease-fire efforts. Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency said two missiles hit the area of Zoqaq al-Blat neighborhood —
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By Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine — The Kremlin warned Monday that President Joe Biden’s decision to let Ukraine strike targets inside Russia with U.S.-supplied longer-range missiles adds “fuel to the fire” of the war and would escalate international tensions even higher. Biden’s shift in policy added an uncertain, new factor to the conflict on the
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By Associated Press ATHENS, Ga. — A Georgia appeals court on Monday canceled oral arguments that were scheduled for next month on the appeal of a lower court ruling allowing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to continue to prosecute the election interference case she brought against President-elect Donald Trump. Trump and other defendants had
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By Associated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President-elect Donald Trump said Monday he is naming former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy as his nominee for transportation secretary, as he continues to roll out picks for his Cabinet. Duffy is a former reality TV star who was one of Trump’s most visible defenders on cable news
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By Associated Press Kansas strengthened its grip on No. 1 in the AP Top 25. The rest of the top 10 turned into a jumble of teams swapping places. The Jayhawks picked up five first-place votes in The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll released on Monday, receiving 49 from a 61-person media panel. No.
Continue ReadingBy Associated Press The PGA Tour policy board approved eligibility changes Monday that eliminate 25 cards through the FedEx Cup in the first reduction of jobs since the all-exempt tour began in 1983. Starting in 2026, only the top 100 in the FedEx Cup are assured full status the following year. The board voted on
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By Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs coach Andy Reid made it perfectly clear what he thought about the end to his team’s pursuit of perfection. “I don’t really care about all that crap,” Reid said Monday, less than 24 hours after the Bills beat Kansas City 30-21 in the latest down-to-the-wire showdown of
Continue ReadingBy Tim Clouser | The Center Square (The Center Square) – The Spokane Police Department isn’t the only agency patrolling Spokane, but after nearly 32 years, the nonprofit helping out around town might have to close its doors for good. Spokane Community Oriented Policing Services, or COPS, has served the local community since 1992, building
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