By Brandpoint (BPT) Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag. (BPT) – Amazon employees in Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, and Singapore gave their children an exclusive peek into the magic that happens at Amazon fulfillment centers ahead of Christmas. See the children’s excitement and amazement during their visit to Amazon’s global sites
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By Jenna Wilson Law enforcement agencies across the area are warning individuals about “Brushing Scams” this holiday. The “brushing scam” begins when a person receives an unexpected package in the mail disguised as a gift, according to officials with St. Joseph, Missouri, Police Department. “And when you open the package, it’s quite possible you’ll be
Continue ReadingBy Derek Draplin | The Center Square contributor (The Center Square) – Colorado’s economy is expected to see slower growth next year, according to a pair of forecast reports by state economists. The forecast from the Governor’s Office of State Planning and Budget projects GDP to be 1.9% “as slower consumption is offset by rising investments,” which
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By Nicole Scott The Missouri State Highway Patrol celebrated the graduation of its 122nd Recruitment Class on Friday and one of the graduates has been assigned to Troop H. Trooper Joshua D. Bedingfield of Magnolia, Texas, graduated from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Friday, Dec. 20. Bedingfield was home schooled and graduated in 2018,
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – The kitchen is the heart of the home. It’s where you gather with loved ones for meals and conversations and make memories and traditions. To achieve these connections (while still making delicious meals), warmth and welcome are key. If you’re worried about being out of step with the modern and
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By NewsPress Now MAITLAND, Mo. — Donna Mae Heck, 80, Maitland, Missouri, passed away Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. She was born April 11, 1944, in St. Joseph, to Donald and Dorothy (Hillen) Dunn. Donna grew up in St. Joseph and graduated from Lafayette High School. She then attended beauty school and earned her beautician’s license.
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Finding the perfect gift for all your loved ones can be daunting. However, choosing a thoughtful present that matches each person’s hobbies and interests doesn’t have to be difficult. Check out this curated list of tech gifts that will make the movie lovers, jetsetters, holiday hosts, gamers and students in
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By Jazmine Knight The Bartlett Center invited the community to celebrate its annual holiday party on Friday evening. “It’s a time every year where we open up the doors to the people in the community,” said LaTonya Williams, executive director. “Anyone’s able to come a just party with us.” At this year’s Polar Express themed
Continue ReadingBy Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – The new year is dawning. Are your resolutions in line? It’s the same every year, right? You set lofty goals — get up an hour earlier to exercise, eat healthier, organize your life, save money, whatever it may be. And by the end of January, those high-minded goals have slipped
Continue ReadingBy Kevin Bessler | The Center Square Party City closing After nearly 40 years in business, Party City is closing all of its stores, including dozens in Illinois. The company’s CEO told corporate employees in a meeting that Party City is “winding down” operations immediately and that Friday was their last day of employment. The
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By Nicole Scott The 2024 Holiday Hoops event has returned to St. Joseph this weekend. The St. Joseph Sports Commission shared that the Holiday Hoops event began at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 19 and will run through 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21 at the Civic Center Arena, located at 100 N. 4 St.
Continue ReadingBy Elyse Apel | The Center Square (The Center Square) – This Christmas season, Coloradans will find gas prices higher than last year. Still, the state comes in at less than the national average. According to AAA’s Colorado average on Friday, the current average for regular unleaded is $2.96 a gallon. Mid-grade comes in at $3.37,
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By Liam Gibson A recent study from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) shows reports of financial hardship from U.S. military personnel have risen in recent years. The Office of Servicemember Affairs’ annual report crunches the numbers on all financial complaints submitted to the Bureau by service members, veterans, and military families throughout the year. It provides an
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – While this may be the most wonderful time of the year in many ways, it’s not ideal for your skin. Between frigid temps, brisk wind outside and ultra-dry, overheated air inside — not to mention holiday busyness and stress — your face may not be glowing along with the season.
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By Ashley Luthans Winter break has arrived, and there are many activities in St. Joseph that can help children pass the time and beat boredom. The Bode Ice Arena is one place that provides fun for the whole family. People of all ages are welcome to ice skate, regardless of skill level. On open skate
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – The “silver tsunami” of people 65 and older combined with the uptick in surgeries during the winter months is creating the perfect storm for a sometimes-overlooked issue — postoperative delirium. More common in older people, postoperative delirium can cause symptoms such as confusion, memory problems or agitation that are usually
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By Leah Rainwater After completing construction and starting business debt free, the Mosaic Life Care Foundation is holding a series of soft openings at its inspireU Children’s Discovery Center. The center will have three days worth of soft openings, starting on Friday, Dec 20, the soft openings will run through Sunday, Dec 22. Out of
Continue ReadingBy Nolan McKendry | The Center Square (The Center Square) − In 2024, casinos generated $791.8 million in tax revenue for the state. Mobile sports wagering accounted for over $50 million. The Louisiana casino industry was nearly brought to it’s knees when a bill was introduced in the recent special legislative session to increase taxes on
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Patrocinado por GSK. Cuando Tracy, una defensora del paciente de GSK jubilada de 66 años, comenzó a toser, supuso que solo era su enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica (EPOC) manifestándose nuevamente. Poco sabía ella que este era el comienzo de una infección por el virus respiratorio sincicial (VRS). Para la mayoría
Continue ReadingBy Elyse Apel | The Center Square (The Center Square) – As Michiganders gear up for holiday traveling, they’ll find gas prices slightly higher than last Christmas. According to AAA’s Michigan average Friday, the current average for regular unleaded is $3.12 a gallon. Mid-grade comes in at $3.68, premium at $4.24, and diesel at $3.60. Those are
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By Nicole Scott Missouri Western State University is honoring future members of our local law enforcement agencies with a graduation ceremony on Friday evening. Cadets of the 63rd Law Enforcement Academy class will participate in the ceremony at 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 20 in the Fulkerson Center on the MWSU campus, located at 4525
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Nadie quiere sentirse enfermo durante la temporada de fiestas. Desde el bullicio de las fiestas de oficina, los programas escolares, los conciertos navideños, los desfiles y las reuniones con nuestros seres queridos, las festividades son infinitas. Pero justo cuando se copan nuestras agendas, llega la temporada de gripe y resfriados,
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By Ashley Luthans An activity for the whole family is taking place this Saturday in Downtown St. Joseph. The Robidoux Resident Theatre is presenting its annual Polar Express Pajama Party at the Ruby Theatre, located at 615 S. 10th St. The pajama party encourages people of all ages to wear their comfiest lounge wear or pajamas and
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By Cameron Montemayor St. Joseph’s next City Council meeting scheduled for Dec. 23 has been canceled by council members. Council members authorized an ordinance at their last meeting for the cancellation of the Monday, Dec. 23 meeting, the last of the 2024 calendar year. The next meeting will take place on Jan. 6, 2025 and
Continue ReadingBy Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributor (The Center Square) – This year was another record-breaking job creating year in Texas, with employers reporting nearly every month employment records that were broken from the previous month. November was no different – with one exception. Last month, Texas’ labor force participation reached a 10-year high,
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Winter is in full swing. It’s a beautiful season, but as the temperature drops and the snow, ice and cold approach, there’s always the possibility of a power outage. When it’s cold outside and your home is plunged into darkness, it can be more than just an inconvenience. It can
Continue ReadingBy Brandpoint (BPT) Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag. (BPT) – A recent survey by Atomik Research reveals that 54% of Americans own a cherished family heirloom, yet half of those owners either don’t know where their heirlooms are or have lost them entirely. Jewelry remains the most common heirloom, with
Continue ReadingBy Kevin Bessler | The Center Square Vigil held for Mahomet victims A candlelight vigil was held Thursday in Mahomet to commemorate the lives of three people murdered in the central Illinois community. A suspect in the shootings was located in Berwyn where he exchanged gunfire with police and was killed. Police identified him as
Continue ReadingBy Morgan Sweeney | The Center Square (The Center Square) — Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin emphasized tax relief and investments in education when he presented his fourth and final state budget Wednesday to the joint money committees of the Virginia House of Delegates and Senate. The governor titled the budget the “Keep Virginia Winning” budget, saying
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By Nicole Scott Northwest Missouri State University announced the fall 2024 Academic Honor Roll on Friday morning. The Office of the Registrar for the University in Maryville, Missouri, released the list of students named to the Academic or President’s honor rolls on Friday, Dec. 20. For the Academic Honor Roll, students must have had a
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