By Jacob Meikel A St. Joseph Christian senior will be continuing her softball career for one of the top programs in the country. Lexi McDaniel put pen to paper on Monday, signing her National Letter of Intent to join the Oklahoma Sooner softball program, a team that is routinely in the conversation for the College
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By Kyle Schmidt A Monday recount for the Buchanan County Western Commissioner race shows Democratic incumbent, Ron Hook retaining his position. Hook ended with a final vote count of 7,869, a 25 count lead ahead of his Republican opponent, Everett Goddard Jr. During the count, ballots were run through the machine the same way they
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By NewsPress Now St. Joseph Bartlett Hard wheat: No bids Soft wheat: No bids Yellow corn: 3.99 White corn: 4.61 Soybeans: 9.70 Atchison Cargill Hard wheat: 5.45 Soft wheat: 5.17 Yellow corn: 4.14 White corn: No bids Soybeans: 9.64 Lifeline Foods Yellow corn: 4.14 AGP Soybeans: 9.90
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By NewsPress Now ‘Morning Joe’ hosts say they met with Trump to reopen lines of communication MSNBC hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski, fierce critics of President-Elect Donald Trump, say they traveled to Mar-a-Lago for a meeting with him to reopen lines of communication that would better serve their morning show viewers. With feelings still
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By Associated Press NEW YORK — Most U.S. stocks ticked higher Monday to recover some of their sharp slide from last week. The S&P 500 rose 0.4% for its first gain in three days. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 55 points, or 0.1%, and the Nasdaq composite gained 0.6%. CVS Health rallied 5.4% after
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By Associated Press NEW YORK — With Thanksgiving less than two weeks away, Walmart, Target, Aldi and other grocers are competing for a place on holiday tables with turkey dinner deals and other promotions to tempt Americans who haven’t recovered from recent food price inflation. Walmart, the nation’s largest food retailer, first bundled the makings
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By Leah Rainwater A member of the Mosaic Life Care St. Joseph’s Board of Trustees was honored at the Missouri Hospital Association’s 102 Annual Convention on Monday in Kansas City. Serna Naylor was named Trustee of the Year for her service to both Mosaic Life Care and Mosaic Medical Center- Albany. “Serena Naylor is a
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By Roger Alford University of Notre Dame The Conversation via AP Of all the reasons it could be hard to pay rent each month, did you have an algorithm-powered illegal cartel on your list? Millions of people across the United States are paying far more rent than they can reasonably afford, with rental housing prices
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By Jazmine Knight The St. Joseph School Board gathered for another school board meeting Monday night. Starting off strong with recognitions, the district honored Raider cadets that completed the JROTC National Ranger Challenge. Following that, the district recognized George Willoughby as a Cross Country Class 5 State Medalist and the Benton High School Cross Country
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By by: Nicole Scott Livingston County’s holiday parade will have a man in uniform at its head this weekend. Deputy Christian Macrander with the county’s sheriff’s department will lead the parade this Saturday, Nov. 23. Macrander is receiving the honor after completing his field training, doing an excellent job with reports and helping residents with
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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 Associated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday named Brendan Carr, the senior Republican on the Federal Communications Commission, as the new chairman of the agency tasked with regulating broadcasting, telecommunications and broadband. Carr is a longtime member of the commission and served previously as the FCC’s general counsel. He
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – ¿Conoces a alguien que hace sus compras de temporada antes del Día de Acción de Gracias? Pues, tienen una estrategia secreta: seleccionan un tema. Un año obsequian regalos acogedores como pijamas, pantuflas, mantas suaves y velas. Y el siguiente, artículos para la cocina. Resulta que este año una de las
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By USDA-MO Dept of Ag Market News RECEIPTS: Auctions Direct Video/Internet Total This Week: 235,700 20,200 5,000 260,900 Last Week: 201,000 24,100 33,300 258,400 Year Ago: 279,000 30,300 34,500 343,800 Compared to last week, Feeder Steers sold 3.00 to 9.00 higher with the exception of 400 lbs steers in the Southeast region selling 15.00 higher.
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press McDonald’s investing $100M to bring customers back McDonald’s is investing $100 million to bring customers back to stores after an outbreak of E. coli food poisoning tied to onions on the fast-food giant’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers. The investments include $65 million that will go directly to the hardest-hit franchises. The U.S.
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By Associated Press Spirit Airlines said Monday that it has filed for bankruptcy protection and will attempt to reboot as it struggles to recover from the pandemic-caused swoon in travel, stiffer competition from bigger carriers, and a failed attempt to sell the airline to JetBlue. Spirit, the biggest U.S. budget airline, filed a Chapter 11
Continue ReadingBy Associated Press Nov. 22 In 1718, English pirate Edward Teach — better known as “Blackbeard” — was killed during a battle off what is now North Carolina. In 1935, a flying boat, the China Clipper, took off from Alameda, California, carrying more than 100,000 pieces of mail on the first trans-Pacific airmail flight. In
Continue ReadingBy Brandpoint (BPT) Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag. (BPT) – With the holiday season quickly approaching, entertaining doesn’t have to be stressful. Start gatherings with easy, flavorful appetizers like La Panzanella® Croccantini and raincoast crisps® crackers, perfect for pairing with cheeses, dips, and spreads in festive flavors. For last-minute hosting,
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By Kirsten Stokes Those who enjoy reading and have an hour a week to spare are being asked to join the United Way on an adventure. Volunteers with the United Way Reading Adventure program visit local elementary schools once a week to read to children to help develop their skills. Jodi Flurry, director of community
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By Cameron Montemayor A first of its kind training facility for correctional officers in the home of a former Cameron, Missouri, prison was unveiled to the public with a grand opening ceremony on Monday. Prison cells that once housed inmates at the Western Missouri Correctional Center have transformed into dorm-style living areas for officers in
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By Leah Rainwater Upgrades are coming to traffic lights at several intersections around the city. St. Joseph City Council received bids to improve signals at 22nd Street and Frederick Avenue, Noyes Boulevard and Frederick Avenue, St. Joseph and Grand avenues and St. Joseph Avenue and Middleton Street. All four intersections are currently being supported by
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Few experiences compare to the excitement of finding out you are pregnant and the anticipation of your growing family. Along with natural concerns about the childbirth process and health of your child, you have many other questions and curiosities. What will your baby be like? Will your child resemble one
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By NewsPress Now A Hiawatha, Kansas, man is dead following a car crash Sunday evening in Brown County. Richard E. Childress, 76, was driving eastbound on U.S. 36 toward Goldfinch Road at about 8:30 p.m. about four miles east of Fairview, Kansas, when for an unknown reason the vehicle left the road, according to a
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Your health plan plays a big role in keeping you healthy as you age. It can support key parts of healthy aging, like preventive care, taking prescribed medications, regular exercise and staying socially active. Medicare Advantage plans, for example, offer a more complete approach to health and wellness, helping you
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – With multifamily construction projects reaching as high as $700 per square foot this year, effective cost planning is essential for any build. Identifying affordable, yet functional products and services across kitchen and bath spaces is an effective way for contractors to reduce excess spending. Other factors to consider when developing
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By NewsPress Now Three people are dead, and three others went to the hospital after a Sunday morning crash in Atchison County, Missouri. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the accident occurred at about 7:22 a.m. on Interstate 29, six miles north of Watson, Missouri. A 29-year-old Bellevue, Nebraska, man was reportedly driving south into
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By NewsPress Now All they’ve gotta do I’m just sitting here listening to some of the Democrats talk about what it’s going to cost to deport all these illegals in this country. Who cares what it costs? It doesn’t have to cost anything. They can walk in, they can just as easily walk out, take
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By NewsPress Now (Family Features) Holiday cooking and baking may be a timeless tradition, but there are plenty of ways to elevate your favorite recipes to be healthier and more indulgent in taste and texture, and it all starts with the quality of the ingredients you choose. Nutrient-rich ingredients including 100% grass-fed organic dairy can
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By NewsPress Now (Family Features) Holiday celebrations tend to bring out everyone’s best and brightest, and this year you can pair the sparkle and magic of the season with the heartwarming comfort of cozy foods. Eye-catching decor boasting holiday reds, greens and golds becomes even more inviting when complemented by favorite wintery snacks that enhance
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By NewsPress Now OREGON, Mo. – Mary Ann Payne, 101, passed away Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, at an Oregon healthcare facility. Family visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, at Chamberlain Funeral Home, Oregon. Mass of Christian burial 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Forest City, Missouri. Interment at Forest
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