Marriage applications Nicholas Reed Powell, 32, and Kelsea Elaine Hanlan, 33, both of St. Joseph. Jonathan David Tracy, 42, and Misti Dawn Tracy, 38, both of St. Joseph. Br Resepy, 21, and Yutia Antonius, 20, both of St. Joseph. Dean Wesley Dymond, 64, and Melody June Fergerson, 62, both of St. Joseph. Frederick Ira Hoffman, 65, and Margie Renee Brumley, 54, both of St. Joseph. Divorce Suits Filed Patrice M.
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Thefts reported from Jan. 27 to Feb. 3 927 Felix St., items stolen at highway/road/alley. 2207 N. Belt Highway, vehicle theft at parking lot/garage. 1720 Dewey Ave., items stolen at residence/home. 154 Countryside Ln., items stolen at residence/home. 820 Richardson St., items stolen at highway/road/alley. 1617 Cross St., vehicle theft at other/unknown. 3702 Frederick Ave.,
Continue Reading Arrests reported Jan. 29 to Feb. 4 Jessica Lynn Noland, 32, 1410 Sacramento St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Colton Phillip Watt, 18, no address provided, city charges for obstruction by police and stealing. Jordan Mae Clark, 26, no address provided, warrant for failure to appear in court. Monterrius Lajuan Carter, 26, 5519
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Deeds of trust reported from Jan. 30 to Feb. 5 James Maleta, Gloria Maleta to Postal & Community Credit Union, Ridgewood Station Amnd 1st Extn LT 8 Blk 3 $30,000. Derrick Jones, Ronda Jones to Spring EQ LLC, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., Kerns Krest LT 19 $50,000. Jeremy Overby, Kerry Overby to US Bank National Assoc., 22 57 35
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PLATTSBURG, Mo. – Clifford Ray Farris, 74, Plattsburg, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, at his home. He was born on Nov. 28, 1950, in Paradise, Missouri, to Raymond Lee and Genevieve (Benner) Farris. Clifford graduated from Smithville, Missouri, High School, then proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam
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Charles A. Kephart, 88, St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. He was born Aug. 17, 1936, in Cosby, Missouri, to George and Ida (Gnuschke) Kephart. Charles was a 1954 graduate of Lafayette High School. Charles married Ava Maxine Anderson on Nov. 10, 1956. They shared 64 years together, including the years he cared
Continue ReadingMelvin Miles is celebrating his 90th birthday on Feb. 18, 2025. He was born in rural Holt County, Missouri, on Feb. 18, 1935. Cards may be sent to him at 30214 310th St., Fairfax, MO 64446.
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Late Notices Arthur P. Halsor KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Arthur Phillip Halsor, 83, Kansas City, Missouri, died Feb. 3, 2025. Cremation under the direction of Missouri Cremation Services. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.
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Sammy Leon Nuckols entered eternal rest on Jan. 27, 2025, surrounded by his children. He was born on Aug. 11, 1945, in St. Joseph, to his loving parents, Samuel Squire Nuckols and Helen Gertrude (Robertson) Nuckols. Sammy never met a stranger, he had a kind and generous spirit, always willing to lend a helping hand
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Return to sender The postal service continues to surprise me. The organization delivers millions of pieces of mail daily, at a reasonable cost. But then there are incidents such as these: My son and daughter-in-law and I last week each received back a piece of mail, each marked “Return to Sender. Not deliverable as addressed.
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A good night’s sleep is important to many, but especially young children who are learning and developing. On Friday afternoon, Jan. 24, students, faculty and staff honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy by working with Missouri Western State University’s Center for Service, participating in the fourth annual “What Are You Doing for Others” day
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Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid is doused after their win against the Philadelphia Eagles at the NFL Super Bowl 57 football game, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, in Glendale, Arizona.
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The United Way of Greater St. Joseph met on Thursday to discuss the accomplishments of the organization from 2024, as well as looking to what they want to achieve in 2025.
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A bond proposal showing up on the April 8 municipal election ballots would allow voters to deny or approve a 60 cent tax increase.
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Parents and children gather on Saturday at Agenstein Hall on the campus of Missouri Western State University for the 23rd Annual Super Science Saturday.
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The National Weather Service for Kansas City and Pleasant Hill, Missouri, the Buchanan County Emergency Management Department and the St. Joseph Emergency Management Department are hosting the weather spotting training at 7 p.m. on Feb. 13 at Grace Calvary Chapel, located at 5103 S. 50th St.
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While the initial threat of a funding freeze for nonprofits receiving federal aid has been rescinded, social service agencies in St. Joseph are keeping a cautious eye on the situation. Local nonprofit leaders told News-Press NOW most people do not realize the important gap that federal funds fill alongside the generosity of individuals and businesses.
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From left, Sgt. Josh Rockhold (flight engineer), Maj. Shawn Lesny (pilot), Capt. Dave Reinert (combat systems operator) and Sgt. David Lacore (flight engineer evaluator), all members of the 139th Airlift Wing, stand in front of a C-130 Hercules inside a hanger at Rosecrans Air National Guard base in St. Joseph, Missouri. The men flew the same type of aircraft on Dec. 31, 2023, as part of a flyover at Arrowhead Stadium.
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A SJPD SRT made an arrest overnight
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The Missouri State Highway Patrol is reminding residents that a few upcoming holidays will impact the driver examination stations across the state. In observance of former President Abraham Lincoln’s birthday on Wednesday, Feb. 12, the driver examination stations around the state will be closed. Normal operations will resume on Thursday, Feb. 13. In observance of
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License to steal I seen in the paper they’re, again, talking about Internet for the rural areas and for people that can’t get the Internet. Well, I live in the rural area and when it hit our area, it was sky high. All these laws are for these providers is a license to steal from
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Kyle “Kip” Cameron Hornsby, 70, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Nov. 9, 1954, in Trenton, Missouri, son of the late Ruth and Ralph Hornsby. He graduated from Winston High School and went on to work and retire from BNSF Railroad as an engineer.
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Jonathan Boller Sr., 81, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, at Mosaic Life Care. He was born Nov. 16, 1943, in St. Joseph, to the late Effie and Ralph Boller. Jon attended Benton High School. He married Wanda Butterfield on Feb. 3, 1961, sharing exactly 64 years together. He worked at the
Continue Reading Late Notices As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.
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It was National Signing Day on Wednesday, as universities nationwide saw future athletes sign their names across the dotted line, signaling a new adventure for all those involved. It was no different for Missouri Western, who announced the addition of 29 freshmen and eight transfers for the 2025 season. The Griffons are coming off a
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Icy pavement is making for a busy morning for the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
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The St. Joseph Museums finished renovating its Civil Rights exhibit for Black History Month by highlighting additional figures and expanding on notable events from the era.
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Dozens of Buchanan County residents sit in the Law Enforcement Center as St. Joseph Police give their introductory presentation for the Joint Citizens Academy.
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The YWCA of St. Joseph is seeking nominations for its 24th Annual Women of Excellence Awards. Nominations for the 2025 Awards will be accepted until March 21 and can be emailed to WOE@ywcasj.org or dropped off at the YWCA at 304 N. Eighth St. The YWCA will accept nominations that are mailed to the office,
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The Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to an early morning crash on Wednesday, Feb. 5, in which a Kansas City woman sustained ‘serious’ injuries. According to the MSHP crash report, a vehicle driven by a 36-year-old woman from Kansas City, Missouri, ran off the left side of the westbound 152 exit ramp to Interstate-29 northbound
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