Cheers to change: Nonalcoholic drinks inspire a new dining revolution
LA Post reports on the new era of drinking being ushered in by LA’s rising desire for alcohol-free and health-conscious alternatives.
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Best startup and small business grants for women
NEXT says that small business grants are an opportunity for women to find funding for their startups, but they are often overlooked by traditional loans and lines of credit.
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Furniture in fiction: Iconic pieces that shaped stories
House of Leon explains how signature pieces of fictional furniture have left a lasting impact on literature, film, and television.
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5 ways companies are incorporating AI ethics
Drata analyzed current events to illustrate how companies are ethically incorporating artificial intelligence in the workplace.
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50 songs you won't believe are turning 50 this year
Stacker surveyed Billboard’s Hot 100 chart in 1975 to highlight the top 50 songs turning 50 in 2025. See which hits made the list.
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How one US organization reunites military personnel with the animals they rescued overseas
Ollie profiled the work of U.S. nonprofit Paws of War, which reunites military personnel with the animals they bonded with while serving overseas.
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Is the US becoming uninsurable? How climate change affects insurance costs
CheapInsurance.com used NOAA data to analyze the rising number of billion-dollar disasters and their implications for the insurance marketplace in the U.S.
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Winning numbers drawn in Monday’s Iowa Pick 4 Evening
By The Associated Press The winning numbers in Monday evening’s drawing of the “Iowa Pick 4 Evening” game were: 0, 1, 2, 8 (zero, one, two, eight) For more lottery results, go to Jackpot.com | Order Lottery Tickets
Continue Reading Winning numbers drawn in Monday’s Iowa Pick 3 Evening
By The Associated Press The winning numbers in Monday evening’s drawing of the “Iowa Pick 3 Evening” game were: 0, 0, 0 (zero, zero, zero) For more lottery results, go to Jackpot.com | Order Lottery Tickets
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Severe Weather Preparedness: Having a plan
Today marks the start of Severe Weather Preparedness Week, a time for the public to focus on staying safe from thunderstorm related hazards as they become more frequent in the spring and summer months. Monday’s focus is on the importance of having a plan and a reliable way to receive emergency alerts when faced with
Continue Reading Winning numbers drawn in Monday’s Nebraska Pick 3
By The Associated Press The winning numbers in Monday’s drawing of the “Nebraska Pick 3” game were: 6, 7, 7 (six, seven, seven) For more lottery results, go to Jackpot.com | Order Lottery Tickets
Continue Reading Winning numbers drawn in Monday’s Nebraska Pick 5
By The Associated Press The winning numbers in Monday’s drawing of the “Nebraska Pick 5” game were: 15, 25, 33, 35, 37 (fifteen, twenty-five, thirty-three, thirty-five, thirty-seven) For more lottery results, go to Jackpot.com | Order Lottery Tickets
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Missouri State Teachers Association hosts School Board candidate forum
Candidates (from left to right) Jennifer Kerns, Brian Kirk, Kim Miller, James Mrkvicka, Kenneth Reeder and Cassandra Veale participate in a Missouri State Teacher’s Association candidate forum at the Troester Media Center.
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Bulldogs advance to quarterfinals
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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Firefighters respond to fire call on Southeast Moore Road
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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Two-highschool model’s impact on athletes
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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Trump pauses military aid to Ukraine after Oval Office argument with Zelensky, White House official says
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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Trump pauses military aid to Ukraine after Oval Office argument with Zelensky, White House official says
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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Multi-hazard storm system Tuesday and Wednesday
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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Tracking a strong spring storm system
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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Senate should reject all-or-nothing trans agenda
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.”
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Associated 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
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Associated 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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Noyes Tennis Court resurfacing, animal shelter first reading on council agenda
A light pole stands near a tennis court at the Noyes Complex.
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Friends of Krug Park to receive award from Missouri Parks and Rec
Water shoots from a fountain at Krug Park lagoon on Sunday in St. Joseph.
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Lawmakers eye 12-year limit for mayor, school board and county seats
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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Charges filed in St. Joseph drug bust
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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City to proclaim June 6 as “Measly Mile Mafia Day”
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 Reading YMCA, Rotary Club partner to launch anti-bullying program
In 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
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CHICAGO (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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