Benton High School Class of 1965 Reunion
If you are a graduate of Benton High School, Class of 1965, please contact us on our Facebook (Benton High School, Saint Joseph, Mo. Class of 1965) for update of 60th class reunion.
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Benton High School Class of 1965 Reunion
If you are a graduate of Benton High School, Class of 1965, please contact us on our Facebook (Benton High School, Saint Joseph, Mo. Class of 1965) for update of 60th class reunion.
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Happy 50th Anniversary Ron and Linda Barbosa!
Ron and Linda (Ball) Barbosa will celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary on Friday, April 4, 2025. They were married on that date in 1975 at Queen of Apostles Catholic Church, in St. Joseph. Ron retired in 2022 after a 42 year banking career in downtown St. Joseph. Linda spent 40 years as an interior designer,
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Late Notices, March 14, 2025
Late Notices Russell Beers Russell Beers, 90, of St Joseph, died March 13, 2025. Service arrangements are pending under the direction of Rupp Funeral Home. Richard Henry Richard Henry 25, died March 12, 2025. Arrangements are pending under the direction of Rupp Funeral Home. Mary L. Lingo PLATTSBURG, Mo. -Mary Lou Lingo, 94, of Plattsburg,
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Your Letters for March 14, 2025
Bond issue Transparency for voters! What a novel idea. Just weeks before a new bond issue comes before voters, the Saint Joseph School District admits using a private, yet tax funded, e-mail account to “advise” recipients of information about the 2024 bond. How many times has this happened and not reported? Simple transparency! The most
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Budget cuts impact national parks: What visitors need to know
Outwander reports that 1,000 probationary employees recently were laid off by the National Park Service and there were an additional 700 resignations as part of federal workforce reductions under the Trump administration, creating operational challenges just before the busy season.
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Proof of citizenship to enroll in school? GOP lawmakers eye barriers for undocumented students.
Chalkbeat reports on the status of an initiative to block undocumented children from attending public school for free or inquire about students’ immigration status in ways that courts have held violate children’s educational rights.
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8 expert weight loss tips for women over 40
Hone Health talks to medical experts who detail how shedding pounds is possible with a few smart diet and lifestyle tweaks.
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What are business expense cards and how do they work?
Brex details how companies can manage spending with business expense cards.
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How to rent out your house: 12 steps to success
TurboTenant takes a deep dive into how to rent out a house effectively and efficiently—how to understand legal elements, screen tenants, and make the home improvements necessary to ensure your rental is competitive and attractive to applicants.
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Multi-hazard storm system arriving Friday
A strong low pressure system forecast to bring gusty winds, high fire danger and a threat for scattered severe thunderstorms Friday. Strong southerly winds and elevated fire danger are expected to develop late Friday morning and persist through the evening hours. A risk for scattered severe storms will ramp up after 2 p.m. and continue
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‘The Shop’ bringing doughnut-coffee business to King Hill Avenue
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph has a new local business serving up a high-quality combo of doughnuts and coffee in the heart of the south end. The Shop, a new doughnut and coffee business located at 6400 King Hill Ave., is set to open for business this weekend, offering residents everything from
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St. Joseph cancels Clean Sweep Event amid landfill situation
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — City officials have announced that St. Joseph’s annual Clean Sweep event in April has been canceled amid efforts to reduce waste and ensure timely construction of the next cell. The city is in the midst of an expedited $1.1 million cell excavation project to ensure enough landfill space is available when
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What’s at risk if Congress doesn’t fund the government by Friday’s deadline
CNN, POOL, HOUSE TV, SENATE TV, CAMIPHOTO.COM By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — Facing intense pressure over the threat of a shutdown in less than two days, lawmakers are racing to push through a government funding plan by Friday’s midnight deadline. Lawmakers last passed a stopgap funding bill in December, averting a shutdown at the
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St. Joseph cancels Clean Sweep Event amid landfill situation
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — City officials have announced that St. Joseph’s annual Clean Sweep event in April has been canceled amid efforts to reduce waste and ensure timely construction of the next cell. The city is in the midst of an expedited $1.1 million cell excavation project to ensure enough landfill space is available when
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Benton Cardinals chase history: first quarterfinal appearance in 18 years
The Benton Cardinals boys basketball team is once again taking the spotlight of the Class 4 state tournament, as they will face Center in the quarterfinal round. It’ll be another road test for the Cardinals, but after handling St. Pius X 67-38, the team is feeling confident and ready to bring back some hardware to
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Tracking gusty winds, scattered severe threat Friday
Dry and quiet conditions will linger Thursday evening, ahead of a strong low pressure system forecast to bring gusty winds, high fire danger, and a threat for scattered severe thunderstorms Friday. A sunny and toasty Thursday afternoon will give way to a mild evening, with skies remaining mostly clear overnight. Low temperatures will fall into
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St. Joseph Animal Shelter at capacity
A puppy jumps up in his kennel at the St. Joseph Animal Shelter.
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SJSD officials break down costs behind school bond issue
St. Joseph School Board Vice President Mike Moore, left, School Board President LaTonya Williams, center, and SJSD Superintendent Gabe Edgar, right, explain the logistics behind Proposition 2.
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Motorcyclist seriously injured in three-vehicle accident
The St. Joseph Police Department responded to the crash involving two cars and a motorcycle at North Belt Highway and Beck Road a little after 1 p.m..
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Powerful storm causes mudslides in California, threatens outbreak of tornadoes and wildfires across US this week
KCRA, LARRY PRICE, CNN By Mary Gilbert and Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — A powerful storm that dropped drenching rain on flood-prone Southern California is raising concern among forecasters that it could produce a dangerous, widespread outbreak of tornadoes, damaging winds and fires along with a blizzard as it crosses the entire United States in
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Food tech business opening in St. Joseph as first U.S. location
A protein manufacturing company is set to open its first U.S. facility in St. Joseph.
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Alligator freed after being trapped in storm drain for over a month
KRGV By Christian von Preysing Click here for updates on this story WESLACO, Texas (KRGV) — A six-foot-long alligator that had been stuck in a Weslaco storm drain for over a month is finally free. An animal rescue crew worked to get the gator, “Stormy” out of the drain Wednesday afternoon. Stormy is now enjoying
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How donuts describe variations of winter precipitation
Winter is well known for its cold and gloomy days but also for its different types of precipitation. Freezing rain, sleet and snow are typical of the season. So far this winter, we have experienced a glaze of freezing drizzle, a few pellets of sleet and mounds of snow. Weather can be tricky and hard
Continue Reading Post-Groundhog Day outlook: Phil got it right
Feb. 2, was Groundhog Day, a tradition many look forward to after enduring the harsh cold of winter. For more than a century, Punxsutawney Phil has been making his famous “weather predictions” from a small town in eastern Pennsylvania, adding a touch of fun and folklore to the winter season. Punxsutawney Phil is not the
Continue Reading Powerful storm system blows through the heartland
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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St. Joseph pedestrian killed after being struck by vehicle
St. Joseph police are investigating after a pedestrian was killed walking near the North belt highway.
Continue ReadingTeen charged in connection to parents’ deaths appears in court; more charges likely
WDJT, FAMILY PHOTO, CNN By Jenna Wells Click here for updates on this story WAUKESHA, Wisconsin (WDJT) — A teen charged in connection to the deaths of his parents last month appeared in Waukesha County court Wednesday. The teen was extradited from Kansas to Wisconsin after police say he left the state following their deaths.
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See St. Joseph: Irish celebrations and cosmic education
Citizens of St. Joseph celebrate the St. Patrick’s day parade along the streets of downtown.
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Movies and TV shows casting in Kansas City
Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting in Kansas City.
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