ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A local program is helping to fund arts groups in St. Joseph. The Arts Fund assists several agencies in St. Joseph, providing an average of 15% of each organizations funding. There are seven organizations who received funding this year: Allied Arts Council Creative Arts Production Performing Arts Association Robidoux
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — After more than a decade directing films, Ryan Coogler’s projects have one thing in common – actor Michael B. Jordan. From his writing/directorial debut “Fruitvale Station” in 2013 to the recently released “Sinners,” Coogler has had Jordan starring in all his films. It’s a professional partnership reminiscent of
Continue ReadingBy Andy Liscano Click here for updates on this story CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (KRIS) — The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has overturned Joe David Padron’s murder conviction after he spent two decades in prison for a crime he says he didn’t commit. Padron was sentenced to life in prison for a double murder that
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A structural analysis of St. Joseph’s historic ballpark has helped identify key improvements that officials plan to tackle after the upcoming Mustangs season. City councilmembers authorized a $613,000 contract on Monday with Lawhon Construction for the Phil Welch Stadium Structural Improvements Project using Parks Sales Tax funds. “The original
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BY SAMY MAGDY Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — A paramilitary group in Sudan attacked a city in the western Darfur region, killing more than 30 people, an activist group said, in the latest deadly offensive on an area that is home to hundreds of thousands of displaced people. The Rapid Support Forces, or RSF, and
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By Ben Morse and Patrick Sung, CNN (CNN) — Duke star Cooper Flagg has declared for the upcoming NBA draft after one season with the Blue Devils, both he and the school confirmed on social media. Flagg said in an Instagram post: “Duke has always been a dream for me, but I’m excited to announce
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Youth Alliance Partners, Buchanan County Sheriff’s Department and the St. Joseph Police Department will be sponsoring a Prescription Take Back event for safe disposal of prescription drugs. Anyone can drop off controlled, non-controlled, over the counter substances and sharps they wish to get rid of. “It’s always a
Continue Reading By HANNAH FINGERHUT Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa’s top prosecutor is proposing an amendment to the state constitution to solve what one lawmaker called an “interesting conundrum,” weighing a person’s constitutional right to confront their accuser in the courtroom against the desire to protect traumatized children and vulnerable people. But some worry
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By GRANT PECK Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — Transnational organized crime groups in East and Southeast Asia are spreading their lucrative scam operations across the globe in response to increased crackdowns by authorities, according to a U.N. report issued on Monday. For several years, scam compounds have proliferated in Southeast Asia, especially in border areas
Continue ReadingPor CNN Español Desde que fue nombrado obispo de Roma en 2013, el papa Francisco —fallecido el 21 de abril de 2025— se caracterizó por su humildad, por ser un transgresor de las tradiciones de la Iglesia en temas polémicos dentro del culto religioso y por marcar la diferencia, ya sea por sus acciones o
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By John Towfighi, CNN New York (CNN) — US stocks ended the day sharply lower Monday and the dollar tumbled as investors assessed continued tariff uncertainty and the implications of President Donald Trump’s ongoing mission to try and oust Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The Dow fell 972 points, or 2.48%. The broader S&P 500
Continue ReadingPor SILVINA ASPREA, CNN en Español Jorge Telerman, exjefe de Gobierno de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires, que tuvo una relación cercana con Jorge Bergoglio, charló con Nacho Girón y equipo sobre la muerte del Papa Francisco. En La Mañana de CNN, afirmó que “el Papa era alguien a quien recurrir siempre”. Destacó que “el
Continue ReadingPor David Culver, Abel Alvarado, Barbara Arvanitidis y Alex Platt, CNN “Un viaje más,” dice. “Y luego me detendré.” Es pescador de profesión, nacido y criado en la ciudad costera de Manta, un lugar que una vez fue conocido por el atún y la tranquilidad. Pero en estos días, los peces son más difíciles de
Continue ReadingBy Bob Jones Click here for updates on this story BARBERTON, Ohio (WEWS) — Makenzie Swesey has been dealing with devastation and destruction since Tuesday, when a tree fell on her home in Barberton and took the life of her close friend and roommate, Noah Hall. I lost my friend,” Swesey said. “It’s devastating. It’s
Continue ReadingPor CNN Radio Argentina El padre Máximo Jurcinovic, director de la Oficina de Comunicación de la Conferencia Episcopal Argentina, conversó con Nacho Girón y equipo sobre la muerte del Papa Francisco. En La Mañana de CNN, afirmó que “en el último tiempo se lo veía debilitado y murió en una fecha importante para los cristianos.
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By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court agreed Monday to hear arguments in a case against the US Postal Service filed by a Texas woman who claims her carrier declined to deliver the mail to her rental properties because she is Black. Lebene Konan, a realtor and licensed insurance agent, alleged that the
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By Josh Campbell and Kit Maher, CNN (CNN) — Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem fell victim to a thief while eating dinner at a downtown Washington, DC, restaurant Sunday night, two sources familiar with the incident, including a law enforcement source, told CNN. The Secret Service, which provides security for Noem, reviewed security
Continue Reading By The Associated Press (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Tuesday, April 22 COLLEGE BASEBALL 5 p.m. ACCN — Stetson at Florida St. 6 p.m. BTN — West Virginia at Penn St. 8 p.m. ESPNU — Georgia at Clemson SECN — Georgia Tech at Auburn COLLEGE SOFTBALL 6 p.m. ACCN — W.
Continue Reading All Times EDT FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) Eastern Conference New York 1, Detroit 1 Saturday, April 19: New York 123, Detroit 112 Monday, April 21: Detroit 100, New York 94 Thursday, April 24: New York at Detroit, 7 p.m. Sunday, April 27: New York at Detroit, 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 29: Detroit at New
Continue Reading All Times EDT FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) Saturday, April 19 Indiana 117, Milwaukee 98, Indiana leads series 1 – 0 Denver 112, L.A. Clippers 110, OT New York 123, Detroit 112 Minnesota 117, L.A. Lakers 95, Minnesota leads series 1 – 0 Sunday, April 20 Oklahoma City 131, Memphis 80, Oklahoma City leads series
Continue ReadingBy Brandon Downs Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO (KOVR) — A fighter who was set to make his UFC debut was arrested in Sacramento following an investigation into child sex crimes, authorities said on Sunday. The Sacramento Police Department confirmed Ahmad Hassanzada turned himself in following an investigation that began in early
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By Kameryn Griesser and Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — After months without a meteor shower, sky-gazers now have a reason to keep their chins up — the Lyrids are here to kick off the season. The Lyrids have graced the sky since April 17 and will hang around until Saturday, with the densest concentration of
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By Katherine Dillinger, CNN (CNN) — A new report on cancer in the US shows a steady decline in overall deaths from 2001 through 2022. The rate of diagnoses among men fell from 2001 through 2013 and then stabilized through 2021 but these incidence rates among women increased slightly every year between 2003 and 2021.
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By Miquel Ros, CNN (CNN) — The frozen expanses of the Arctic are fast becoming some of the world’s hotspots. President Donald Trump’s bid for Greenland, and growing Russian and Chinese interest in opening the sea lanes along Siberia’s northern coast, have put these remote regions in the spotlight. But the Arctic’s newfound popularity is
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By The Associated Press Harvard University announced Monday that it was suing to halt a federal freeze on more than $2.2 billion in grants after the institution said it would defy the Trump administration’s demands to limit activism on campus. Meanwhile, U.S. stocks tumbled as investors worldwide grow more skeptical about U.S. investments because of
Continue ReadingPor SILVINA ASPREA, CNN en Español Julio Bárbaro, dirigente político del peronismo, hizo una semblanza de Francisco y de su pontificado. En CNN Primera Mañana, afirmó que “mi última visita fue en noviembre, fue mi amigo, siempre admire su sabiduría, para mí él fue el último sabio, admirado por Shimon Peres y Pepe Múgica”. Remarcó
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VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88. Here are the key things to know about the death of the Argentine pontiff, history’s first from Latin America, who presided over the Catholic Church for more than 12 years. The timing and cause of Pope Francis’ death Francis died
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By Anna Alejo Click here for updates on this story DENVER (KCNC) — After his passing on Monday, Coloradans are remembering Pope Francis, including one woman who met him on his honeymoon. As the first pope from outside Europe, Pope Francis’ ascension held special meaning for his followers in the Americas — including in Colorado
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CNN By Michelle Watson, Brad Lendon, Matt Egan and Jeff Winter, CNN (CNN) — Harvard University sued the Trump administration Monday in a new escalation of the fight over institutional oversight, independence and federal funding for the Ivy League school. University President Alan M. Garber said in a letter to the Harvard community that the
Continue ReadingPor CNN Español El papa Francisco, quien falleció este lunes 21 de abril a los 88 años, murió de un derrame cerebral seguido de insuficiencia cardíaca, según informó la oficina de prensa del Vaticano en un comunicado emitido el lunes por la noche. La muerte de Francisco también se vio afectada por otras dolencias, incluyendo
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