GOWER, Mo — A third consecutive playoff game on its home floor served East Buchanan boys basketball well on Monday, as the Bulldogs are headed to the Class 3 quarterfinals following a 73-56 win over Lexington in sectionals. Off the heels of a 17-point third quarter comeback last Friday against rival Mid-Buchanan in the Class
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Emergency crews responded to a reported structure fire around 7 p.m. Thursday in St. Joseph. The stretch of Southeast Moore Road, near the intersection of State Route 371, was blocked off by the Buchanan County Sheriff’s officers. The St. Joseph Fire Department and local law enforcement were working the scene. When News-Press NOW arrived, no
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph school district’s plan to move to a two-high school model raises concerns that some student athletes could have fewer chances to make sports teams. According to local school and sports leaders reducing three schools to two will not impact young players negatively. Brett Esley, director of
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CNN, FOX, POOL, SEE PREFONTS By Kevin Liptak, Samantha Waldenberg and Oren Liebermann, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump is ordering a pause on shipments of US military aid to Ukraine after his heated Oval Office argument with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky last week, a White House official told CNN Monday. The halt in aid,
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CNN By Kevin Liptak, Samantha Waldenberg and Oren Liebermann, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump is ordering a pause on shipments of US military aid to Ukraine after his heated Oval Office argument with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky last week, a White House official told CNN Monday. The halt in aid, which came after Trump
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A potent spring storm system will track across the Mid-Missouri River Valley Tuesday and Wednesday, posing a risk for isolated severe thunderstorms, heavy rain, high winds, and a period of accumulating snowfall. The National Weather Service has issued multiple alerts across Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas ahead of the approaching system. A High Wind Warning
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A potent spring storm system will track across the Mid-Missouri River Valley Tuesday and Wednesday, posing a risk for isolated severe thunderstorms, heavy rain, high winds, and a period of accumulating snowfall. The National Weather Service has issued multiple alerts across Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas ahead of the approaching system. A High Wind Watch
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The somber decorum of the Missouri Senate has little in common with the boisterous, rainbow-flag-waving crowd at City Hall. Both groups, however, share a preoccupation with transgender individuals. The Democratic Party LGBTQ+ Caucus led a demonstration last weekend outside St. Joseph’s City Hall where protesters waved signs that read, “Trans Lives Matter” and “Trans Equality.”
Continue ReadingAssociated Press Iowa Daybook for Monday, Mar. 03. The daybook is for planning purposes only and is not intended for publication or broadcast. You should verify any event you plan to cover. Please keep the AP in mind when news develops. The Des Moines bureau is reachable at 515-243-3281. Send daybook items to iowa@applanner.com. To
Continue ReadingAssociated Press Nebraska Daybook for Monday, Mar. 03. The daybook is for planning purposes only and is not intended for publication or broadcast. You should verify any event you plan to cover. Please keep the AP in mind when news develops. The Omaha bureau is reachable at 402-391-0031. Send daybook items to Nebraska@applanner.com. To see
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A light pole stands near a tennis court at the Noyes Complex.
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Water shoots from a fountain at Krug Park lagoon on Sunday in St. Joseph.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — New legislation making its way through the Missouri Senate would establish limits on how long local elected officials can serve in office. If Senate Bill 193 ultimately becomes law, many elected offices, including mayor, school board members and every county officer could see a 12-year cap imposed on total time in
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Three St. Joseph men face drug charges stemming from an investigation between two local law enforcement agencies. Officers with the Buchanan County Drug Strike Force and St. Joseph Police Department Street Crimes Unit served a search warrant at 2801 Angelique St. on Feb. 28, seizing cocaine, methamphetamine and more
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A local and world-renowned running group will receive a special honor for making St. Joseph the capital of “Running Streaks in the World” on Monday. Mayor John Josendale will officially sign a proclamation commemorating June, 6, 2025, as “Measly Mile Mafia Day” at Monday’s City Council meeting, the latest
Continue ReadingIn an effort to reduce bullying, several St. Joseph organizations are teaming up to create an anti-bullying program. The St. Joseph Downtown Rotary Club is giving the YMCA School Age Childcare Program a small grant to fund the anti-bullying program. “This is a pilot program to see if this is something the rotary group can
Continue ReadingCHICAGO (AP) — Winter Wheat futures on the Chicago Board of Trade Mon: OpenHighLowSettleChg. WHEAT 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Mar 565 567¾ 547½ 547½ —10¾ May 575 579¾ 558½ 562 —11 Jul 588¾ 592¾ 573 576 —10 Sep 603½ 607 588¾ 591¼ —9¼ Dec 622½ 627¼ 609¼ 612¼ —8 Mar 639¾ 642¼ 625
Continue ReadingCHICAGO (AP) — Winter Wheat futures on the Chicago Board of Trade Mon: OpenHighLowSettleChg. WHEAT 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Mar 565 567¾ 547½ 547½ —10¾ May 575 579¾ 558½ 562 —11 Jul 588¾ 592¾ 573 576 —10 Sep 603½ 607 588¾ 591¼ —9¼ Dec 622½ 627¼ 609¼ 612¼ —8 Mar 639¾ 642¼ 625
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph emergency crews responded to a vehicle crash near Lake Avenue and King Hill Avenue Monday afternoon. Emergency crews responded to the scene, located at King Hill Mart and Liquor gas station after a person was run over by his vehicle. According to St. Joseph Police Department Sergeant
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A weekend chili competition is paying off for one local agency. UCP’s Heart of America Chili Challenge, which was held on Sunday, raised $130,000. Agency leaders said the annual event is UCP’s only fundraiser and the money raised supports services for local children and adults with disabilities. Winners were announced
Continue ReadingWBZ By Riley Rourke Click here for updates on this story BOSTON (WBZ) — A scorpion stung a woman at Logan Airport in Boston Sunday night, according to Massachusetts State Police. Sgt. Gregory Jones said the 40-year-old woman was getting luggage in the baggage claim area of customs at the international terminal when she was
Continue ReadingThe following AP stories are planned for today or have moved. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 24 hours, please visit Coverage Plan. —————————— KANSAS – UPCOMING – SPORTS —————————— BKC–T25-KANSAS-HOUSTON DESCRIPTION: HOUSTON — No. 4 Houston looks to push its winning streak to nine games when the Cougars host
Continue ReadingThe following AP stories are planned for today or have moved. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 24 hours, please visit Coverage Plan. —————————— KANSAS – UPCOMING – SPORTS —————————— BKC–T25-KANSAS-HOUSTON DESCRIPTION: HOUSTON — No. 4 Houston looks to push its winning streak to nine games when the Cougars host
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By USDA-MO Dept of Ag Market News RECEIPTS: Auctions Direct Video/Internet Total This Week: 244,600 31,700 4,300 280,600 Last Week: 80,300 11,400 53,400 145,100 Year Ago: 227,500 46,200 6,200 279,900 Compared to last week’s light trading volume, steers and heifers in the Southeast sold 15.00 to 20.00 higher while those in the North and South-Central
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St. Joseph Bartlett Hard wheat: No bids Soft wheat: No bids Yellow corn: 4.25 White corn: 4.78 Soybeans: 9.51 Atchison Cargill Hard wheat: 4.53 Soft wheat: 4.96 Yellow corn: 4.38 White corn: No bids Soybeans: 9.46 Lifeline Foods Yellow corn: 4.34 AGP Soybeans: 9.76
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The Buchanan County Sheriff’s Department located at 501 Faraon St in St. Joseph
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CNN By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN (CNN) — So, that happened. The 97th Academy Awards was never going to give the viewers rooting for populist fare like “Wicked” the winning moments they craved, but indie film “Anora” coming out on top for the night with five wins was likely not on most bingo cards. The movie
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CNN By Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — Adrien Brody entered Oscars infamy in 2003, when he pulled Halle Berry into an impromptu kiss onstage. On the Oscars red carpet on Sunday, Halle Berry had her revenge. In jest, of course. Berry, an Oscar winner for “Monster’s Ball,” stole a smooch from Brody before the ceremony
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The City of St. Joseph is upgrading its communication on Monday. The City wrote that the phone systems throughout all city facilities are being upgraded on Monday, March 3, which may impact residents who may be contacting the city. The only line remaining untouched is 911. The City shared that all upgrades should be completed
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CNN By Christopher Lamb, Sharon Braithwaite and Catherine Nicholls, CNN Rome (CNN) — Pope Francis is in stable condition and does not have a fever, the Vatican said on Sunday, days after he suffered from a sudden respiratory episode in hospital where he has been battling double pneumonia. While there are currently no direct impacts
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