Carroll Bush, 87, of rural St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025, at University of Kansas Hospital, in Kansas City, Kansas. He was born Oct. 2, 1937, in St. Joseph, son of Marie and Emerson Bush. He attended Bethel Grade School and graduated from Benton High School, class of 1955. Carroll spent his entire
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Late Notices James Staples OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – James “Jim” Staples, 77, Overland Park, Kansas, formerly of St. Joseph, died March 2, 2025. Farewell Services and Public Livestream 10 a.m. March 21, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation one hour prior to the service. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.
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Overwhelmed with shame I am horrified and ashamed of the way our guest, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, was treated at the White House last week. The “spiders” invited the “fly” into our “parlor” and then, true bullies that they are, they sucker punched him, talking over him, shouting at him, attempting to shame him for
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Wealth Enhancement shares findings from survey research about Americans’ preparedness (or lack thereof) and excitement about retirement.
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The 74 reports on the state of paid apprenticeships and internships in U.S. schools.
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The Economic Hardship Reporting Project and Fast Company share the story of Cyrus Jaffery, a refugee-turned-CEO who pays it forward by helping job seekers facing adversity.
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Instacart examines deep cuts of its data to determine which pies win Americans’ hearts and stomachs, uncovering surprising regional favorites and unexpected sweet trends.
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ACT Leadership explains how coaching offers a valuable lens for recognizing the difference between being busy and being truly productive and effective, and helps leaders shift their focus from activity to achievement.
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Recovery Law Center compiled a list of nine celebrities who have faced personal injury lawsuits, sourcing from news articles and court documents.
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People are turning to AI for everything, even legal help. THE702FIRM Injury Attorneys examined the promise and peril of AI in the legal profession.
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Analyzing CMS data, accessiBe examined how telehealth services have changed from 2020 to 2023 and their impact on people with disabilities.
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Hospice Care Ratings examined data from KFF and the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization to highlight changes in end-of-life care.
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To help better understand the situation at hand, Meowtel used data from the Department of Agriculture to explore the risk of bird flu in cats.
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A strong low-pressure system ripped through America’s heartland earlier this week, bringing a multitude of hazards and impacts. Tornadoes and severe thunderstorms made headlines on the southern flank of the sprawling spring storm, while blizzard conditions plagued points farther north. Locally, the storm brought over an inch of rain, one to three inches of snow
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Spotty light rain and snow chances will linger to finish out the work week, before sunshine and warmer temperatures make a welcome comeback this weekend. Cloudy skies will remain tonight, with a 30% chance of light showers and southeasterly winds at 10 to 15 mph. Overnight lows will fall in the mid to upper 30s
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After weather-related postponements to the Class 4 District 16 boys basketball tournament on Wednesday, play resumed Thursday inside Springer Gymnasium on the campus of Benton High School. Two semifinal matchups set the stage for a highly anticipated championship rematch at 6 p.m. Friday. In the opener, No. 3 seed Lafayette rolled past No. 2 Chillicothe,
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The time change on Sunday, March 9, can add to the sleep challenges kids face, however, experts have some helpful tips to address this challenge. The American Heart Association says that the average child only sleeps about six and a half hours per night, well below the recommended eight
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A proposed expansion to Buchanan County’s juvenile justice center would include four times as many beds as what currently sits in the building.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) Serving Cajun cuisine and an atmosphere to match, Boudreaux’s Louisiana Seafood and Steaks has moved locations downtown. The move marks a new chapter for the restaurant while maintaining its commitment to serving the same Cajon flavors that have made it a staple downtown. Previously located on corner of Jules and
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The Missouri Department of Transportation has contracted Herzog Contracting Corp. to resurface a section of Missouri Route 116 from U.S. Route 169 to U.S. Route 59 near Rushville beginning Monday, March 10.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Family Guidance Center is hosting the annual Black Balloon Day Memorial.
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A police siren is shown in a file photo.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The season of Lent began on March 5 with a commemoration called Ash Wednesday. Lent is a period of 40 days when Christians prepare themselves for the arrival of Easter, which commemorates the resurrection of Jesus from the dead and the hope this provides. During Lent, the Church actively
Continue Reading ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — It’s an often-used saying: Don’t judge someone until you are willing to walk a mile in his shoes. However, its power never diminishes. The biblical term for seeking to feel or connect with another is “compassion.” The original (Greek) word means “to suffer with.” Better said, when someone suffers,
Continue Reading ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — From the very beginning of time, humans have wrestled with the fact that we are all created with differences. In fact, there are entire groups of people who differ from other groups. We humans tend to flock toward those most like us in appearance and preferences. Sometimes we do
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Among the many wagers that will be made about the outcome of the Super Bowl, a local non-profit’s friendly wager ensures a “win-win” for the organization. Catholic Charities of Kansas City/St. Joseph has officially made a friendly wager with Catholic Social Services of Greater Philadelphia for Super Bowl 59.
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at British actor Christopher Lee. Personal:Birth date: May 27, 1922 Death date: June 7, 2015 Birthplace: London, England Birth name: Christopher Frank Carandini Lee Father: Geoffrey Lee, a professional soldier Mother: Contessa Estelle Marie Carandini di Sarzano Marriage: Birgit “Gitte” Kroencke Lee (March 17, 1961 – June 7, 2015,
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — At least Millie Bobby Brown won’t have to change the initials for monogramed towels. The “Stranger Things” star has revealed that her professional name is not actually her real name. Brown revealed that information during a recent conversation with her “Electric State” costar, Chris Pratt, who asked her
Continue ReadingCNN Radio Argentina El exsecretario de Energía Emilio Apud aseguró este jueves en CNN Radio que los apagones masivos que hubo en la zona del AMBA son la consecuencia de “un proceso de desinversión muy grande” en los últimos años. En diálogo con el equipo de Los Primeros de la Tarde, Apud dijo que “esto
Continue Reading ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — David McCullough is one of the most popular historians and writers of the past 50 years. Although he passed away in 2022 at the age of 89, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author made past presidents like John Adams and Missouri’s own Harry Truman, as well as important figures like the
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