By MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has confirmed 48 of President Donald Trump’s nominees at once, voting for the first time under new rules to begin clearing a backlog of executive branch positions that had been delayed by Democrats. Frustrated by the stalling tactics, Senate Republicans moved last week to
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate confirms 48 of Trump’s nominees at once after changing the chamber’s rules to avoid Democratic delays.
Continue Reading By R.J. RICO Associated Press A decomposed body found inside an impounded Tesla in Los Angeles has been identified as that of a teenage girl who went missing last year. Several local news outlets reported the vehicle was registered to the singer d4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, 20. Neither his representatives nor
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Some Missouri schools are now making it easier for students to see how professors are rated — and they can check it all online.
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Periodic rain and t-storm chances continue across Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas through the weekend, with temperatures remaining seasonably mild and plenty of dry time as well.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The highly anticipated Super Bowl rematch between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs left fans irate and they took over social media.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The future of urgent care for local pet owners is moving toward the finish line in north St. Joseph.
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By MAE ANDERSON and MATT SEDENSKY Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Two ABC affiliate owners spoke out against late night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel ahead of ABC’s decision to suspend the presenter over comments he made about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Their comments highlight the influence local TV station owners
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By JUSTIN SPIKE and NICHOLAS RICCARDI Associated Press BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Since taking office in January, President Donald Trump has waged an aggressive campaign against the media unlike any in modern U.S. history, making moves similar to those of authoritarian leaders that he has often praised. On Wednesday, Trump cheered ABC’s suspension of Jimmy
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By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A veteran water expert from Arizona says the Trump administration withdrew his nomination to lead the federal agency that oversees water management in the western U.S., leaving the Bureau of Reclamation without permanent leadership this year. Ted Cooke told The Associated Press late Wednesday that
Continue Reading ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Persisterhood and the Buchanan County Women’s Democratic Club will be hosting three upcoming events open to the public.
Continue Reading By MOLLY WETSCH/South Dakota News Watch South Dakota News Watch Last month, 1,100 theaters across the country showed a movie ostensibly set in rural South Dakota. The film, “Americana,” features Sydney Sweeney as a small-town diner waitress on the hunt for a rare Lakota ghost shirt. Singer Halsey and Hunkpapa Lakota actor Zahn McLarnon also
Continue Reading By MOLLY WETSCH/South Dakota News Watch South Dakota News Watch Last month, 1,100 theaters across the country showed a movie ostensibly set in rural South Dakota. The film, “Americana,” features Sydney Sweeney as a small-town diner waitress on the hunt for a rare Lakota ghost shirt. Singer Halsey and Hunkpapa Lakota actor Zahn McLarnon also
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By SOPHIA TAREEN and CHRISTINE FERNANDO Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — As encounters with federal immigration agents around Chicago increase, tactics used by activists and immigrant leaders to fight back are also escalating. The Trump administration has singled out Chicago as its latest mark for immigration enforcement, using traffic stops in immigrant-heavy areas and targeting
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Meteorological summer officially ended on Aug. 31, and astronomical summer wraps up in just a few days. As the season concludes, how does this year’s summer rainfall stack up?
Continue Reading By GARY GERARD HAMILTON Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Patti LaBelle didn’t envision a six-decade career when she entered the music business at 14 years old. But 67 years later, she doesn’t take it for granted, acknowledging the fragility of life. “I think of my sisters who all passed before they turned 50, and
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If you love history, consider sponsoring this column or an individual story you’d like to read about. Contact Bob at robertmford@aol.com for more details. In August and December of 1859, lawyer Abraham Lincoln climbed aboard a passenger car of the new Hannibal & St Joseph Railroad and came to town. These trips were after his
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By Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — Catherine, Princess of Wales and first lady Melania Trump traded in their gowns and heels on Thursday for an afternoon of outdoor crafting with young scouts — marking a more casual venture for the two private spouses after the previous night’s lavish state banquet. Their joint appearance with 4-to
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By Jacqueline Howard, Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — As part of its efforts to strengthen the country’s organ transplant system, the US Department of Health and Human Services says it is moving to decertify a major organ procurement organization – essentially shutting it down and removing it from the nation’s network of organ donation groups.
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By Max Saltman, Kara Fox, CNN (CNN) — Irish novelist Sally Rooney skipped an awards ceremony in London, saying that she risked being arrested under terror laws due to her support for the banned activist group Palestine Action. Rooney’s editor Alex Bowler read her statement at the Sky Arts Awards on Tuesday, where the author’s
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By ISABELLA VOLMERT and OBED LAMY Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg rallied Democrats against redistricting in his home state of Indiana Thursday as pressure grows on Republican state lawmakers to redraw the state’s congressional districts. Buttigieg — a contender to represent Democrats aiming to win back the presidency in 2028
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By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Starting a season 0-2 is not normal for Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. Mahomes last did it in 2011 as a sophomore at Whitehouse High School in Texas. The Chiefs last did it in 2014, Andy Reid’s second year as their coach
Continue Reading The St. Joseph State Hospital and Northwest Missouri Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center retirees’ annual reunion/potluck will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, at the Joyce Raye Patterson Senior Citizens Center. Lunch will be at noon. Please bring a dish and come enjoy good food and old friends. Table service, tea,
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The St. Joseph State Hospital and Northwest Missouri Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center retirees’ annual reunion/potluck will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, at the Joyce Raye Patterson Senior Citizens Center. Lunch will be at noon. Please bring a dish and come enjoy good food and old friends. Table service, tea,
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Please join family and friends to celebrate Myron “COACH” Harr’s 90th Birthday, Oct. 4, 2025, from 1 to 3 p.m. at The Andrew County Museum, 202 E. Duncan, Savannah, Missouri. Refreshments provided. Cards may be sent to Myron at 12659 Co Road 333, Savannah, MO 64485.
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Please join family and friends to celebrate Myron “COACH” Harr’s 90th Birthday, Oct. 4, 2025, from 1 to 3 p.m. at The Andrew County Museum, 202 E. Duncan, Savannah, Missouri. Refreshments provided. Cards may be sent to Myron at 12659 Co Road 333, Savannah, MO 64485.
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By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer The Federal Trade Commission and a bipartisan group of state attorneys general sued Ticketmaster and its parent company Thursday, saying they are forcing consumers to pay more to see live events through a variety of illegal tactics. The FTC said Live Nation and its subsidiary, Ticketmaster, have deceived artists
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By ALI SWENSON Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The State Department on Thursday announced it will refocus its foreign health assistance strategy around multiyear bilateral deals with recipient countries, making aid dependent on negotiations that officials say will help reduce waste and advance American priorities. “We must keep what is good about our health
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Families will have a chance to explore the world of reptiles and amphibians during Herp-O-Rama, hosted by the Remington Nature Center.
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By Christopher Lamb, CNN (CNN) — Pope Leo XIV voiced concern over “some things” happening in the United States and revealed he turned down plans for an AI version of himself in his first major interview since his election. The first American pope highlighted the significance of a letter his predecessor Pope Francis had sent
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