By Cameron Montemayor Customers in Buchanan County and statewide will notice a rarely seen decrease in one of their main utility bills beginning as early as next month. Officials with Spire announced this week that the company has received approval from the Missouri Public Service Commission to implement lower gas rates for Missouri customers both
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By Associated Press TORONTO — Karla Sofía Gascón’s performance in “Emilia Pérez” as a Mexican drug lord who undergoes gender affirmation surgery to become a woman has brought her global acclaim and set Gascón on a path that may make her the first openly transgender actor ever nominated for an Oscar. But on this morning,
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By Associated Press Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman starring in “Deadpool & Wolverine” and James Patterson’s psychologist detective Alex Cross finally having his own thriller TV show are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time as selected by The
Continue ReadingBy Nolan McKendry | The Center Square (The Center Square) — Increased sales taxes could worsen Louisiana’s already high insurance premiums To make up lost revenue from the proposed income tax cut, the Legislature is proposing to expand the list of sales and use taxes on a wide variety of services. In total, 41 additional services
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By Chris Fortune Evergy is warning its customers to watch out for door-to-door salespeople falsely claiming to be affiliated with the electric services company. Officials with the energy company said customers are reporting solar companies performing unauthorized work under the guise of being affiliated with Evergy. “While Evergy has working relationships with solar companies in
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By Ting Zhang University of Pittsburgh The Conversation via AP Because there are typically no symptoms until the first fracture occurs, osteoporosis is considered a silent disease. Some call it a silent killer. Osteoporosis is a bone disease characterized by decreased bone density and strength, leading to fragile, brittle bones that increase the risk of
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By Leah Rainwater Mayor John Josendale will host the city’s annual Mayors’ Thanksgiving Dinner Wednesday night. The event was at Civic Arena, where hundreds attended. The dinner will benefit the Second Harvest Community Food Bank and comes just before the food bank’s annual Turkey Day registration on Thursday, Nov 14. “Second Harvest, as everybody knows,
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By Jazmine Knight The St. Joseph Museums will be spreading holiday cheer in the Museum Hill neighborhood with its first annual Holiday Homes Tour and vendor fair. The tour and fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7. Guests can tour nine historic properties that will be dressed up
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By Ashley Luthans The St. Joseph Youth Alliance is hosting its annual Superstars for Kids event on Thursday, Nov. 14. The evening celebrates those who have given back to youth in the community. There will also be recognition given to 11- to 18-year-olds who received the Presidential Volunteer Service award. The event begins at 6
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By Cameron Montemayor St. Joseph’s REC Center will see the construction of a new restroom in light of concerns from residents about the lack of an indoor facility for use outside of normal business hours. Tuesday’s City Council meeting saw council members authorize a $58,979 change order using American Rescue Plan Act funds to add
Continue ReadingBy Brandpoint (BPT) Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag. (BPT) – When her infant son Sam turned one, Robin Blackwood sensed something wasn’t right. “He wasn’t doing the things that children at that age typically start to do; like trying to say words, imitate, and clap,” says Robin. “So we turned
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By Chris Fortune A St. Joseph holiday tradition is underway as local businesses are now handing out tickets that include one worth $10,000. Wednesday marks the start of the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce’s 18th annual Shop St. Joseph holiday program, which encourages residents to spend their money locally during the holidays. About 125 businesses
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – In case you’ve never heard of it, “Brown Friday” is as famous as Black Friday — at least in plumbing circles. The name refers to the brown sludge that builds up in kitchen sinks following major holidays like Thanksgiving. Large gatherings mean more cooking and cleanup, which causes grease and
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – La magia de un día nevado de invierno y la alegría de saborear las comidas de temporada festiva con amigos y familiares pueden disolverse fácilmente si sufre de alergias o asma. Todos esos estornudos, resfriados, tos y sibilancias pueden convertirle en un personaje amargado y gruñón como Ebenezer Scrooge, el
Continue ReadingBy Steve Wilson | The Center Square (The Center Square) – A recently-released report on tax competitiveness by the Tax Foundation put Florida in a familiar spot of fourth place. Florida, like all of the states without a personal income tax, ranked first on individual taxes, 14th on sales taxes, 16th on corporate taxes and 21st
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By Ashley Luthans With so much negativity going around, Wednesday offered a special chance for people to be nice. Nov. 13 is World Kindness Day, reminding people to be good to others. On Wednesday, members of Missouri Western’s Student Government Association handed out pins to recognize being kind. SGA member Leo Newman said he believes
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – The holiday season is full of joy, gatherings, food and merriment. It’s also full of parents and grandparents trying to maintain a budget as they shop, plan and execute those gatherings. AARP members can unwrap a myriad of deals on products and services that help ease the burden of spending
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By NewsPress Now (NAPSI)—Homeowners often turn to online do-it-yourself tips to help them maintain their house, but some advice can do more harm than good. For example, DIY duct cleaning can lead to serious damage to your HVAC system. Inadequate tools and techniques can cause blockages, reduce system efficiency, and result in costly
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By NewsPress Now (NAPSI)—A bout of COVID-19 or the flu will put a damper on any holiday celebration. One of the most effective ways to help prevent these illnesses is by staying up to date on immunizations. If you haven’t received an annual flu vaccination and updated COVID-19 vaccination yet, it’s not too late to
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – As a professional contractor, you know firsthand how challenging it can be to balance speed and quality when it comes to painting. You want to complete more jobs in less time for the sake of your bottom line, while still providing long-lasting, quality results for your customers. The key to
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Did you know that every 24 hours, electronic devices in your home see an average of 10 attacks? This was one of the shocking revelations from the 2024 IoT Security Landscape Report by global cybersecurity leader Bitdefender and NETGEAR, the leader in advanced networking technologies for homes and businesses. With
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – The holidays are full of fun, festive get-togethers, magical moments with friends and family — and often, a lengthy holiday home prep list. With celebrations just around the corner, you may want to prep your home for overnight guests to help you feel your best about hosting your loved ones
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – In an increasingly intelligent, cloud native, edge-network-driven world, how do we properly harness the power of open-source software? Developers and CTOs know Linux has always been open-source, freely available and one of the world’s most reliable and secure operating systems. Yet as the Linux market has expanded, so have the
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By NewsPress Now Disappointed I was disappointed after I read the article. St. Smarts by Alonzo Weston in Friday’s edition of the St. Joseph News-Press. We should be optimistic about what America has spoken for, its division like that that we don’t need in this country. And I think it would be better served to
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By NewsPress Now How to make every day recycling day (Family Features) With so many mixed messages, recycling can feel confusing, but the truth is simpler than you might think. Recycling isn’t just for today – it’s a year-round commitment to a healthier planet. In honor of National Recycling Day, consider these facts about recycling
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By NewsPress Now Late Notices Marlin J. Kinman RAVENWOOD, Mo. – Marlin J. Kinman, 75, of Ravenwood, Missouri, died Nov. 12, 2024. Services 10 a.m. Nov. 15 at the First United Methodist Church of Maryville under the care of Price Funeral Home. Burial Nodaway Memorial Gardens. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 14 at the
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) When we think about the holidays, a lot of the special moments we remember most fondly from years past involve sharing food with loved ones — from festive cookie exchanges to the scents and smells of family-favorite dishes and desserts, to warm beverages on cold nights. That’s why McCormick is dishing
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) In today’s fast-paced, digital world, there are many gift-giving options for loved ones far and wide, from sending e-gift cards to their favorite shops and restaurants to creating custom video messages. However, a new survey from Duck brand, a leading maker of mailing and shipping products, finds that the festive fun
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By NewsPress Now Sierra Elaine White, 76, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away Monday, Nov. 11, 2024. She was born in St. Joseph on Dec. 1, 1947, to William Chester and Frances May (Sharp) McBee. Sierra married William “Bill” Joseph White, on July 23, 1964. A Lafayette High School graduate of 1966,
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By NewsPress Now MENDON, Ill. – Allison “Allie” O’Donnell, 83, of Mendon, Illinois, formerly of Quincy, Illinois, passed away at 11:45 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, at the Mt. Sterling Health and Rehab Center in Mt. Sterling, Illinois. She was born on May 12, 1941, in St. Joseph, daughter of Alfred and Katherine (Schornborn)
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