An editorial ran on page B8 of the Oct. 24, 25 and 26 Weekender about the state of Downtown St. Joseph after news broke about U.S. Bank shutting its doors. The editorial states, “…you can’t describe Downtown St. Joseph as the city’s central business district. Not anymore. That designation evaporates when the last bank shuts
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Finder.com reports that six common investing myths can cost individuals thousands. Misconceptions about money, timing, and risk hinder investment growth.
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PeopleFinders reports that your digital trail reveals much about you, shaping a detailed portrait through online activities and interactions.
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Current reports six tips for retirement saving, emphasizing the importance of contributions, HSAs, automation, and starting small.
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CheapInsurance.com reports that unreported fender benders can lead to severe financial and legal consequences, including claim denials and license suspensions.
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Reasons to be Cheerful reports on the shift from gas to induction cooking, highlighting health benefits, efficiency, and growing adoption among chefs.
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Better reports a government shutdown may lower mortgage rates but introduces processing delays, especially for FHA and VA loans.
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The Motley Fool reports that 54% of Social Security recipients find the upcoming 2.8% COLA insufficient to cover rising living costs.
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Digital Marketing Recruiters reports that top marketing candidates seek fair pay, strong benefits, flexibility, and a supportive culture, emphasizing transparency in hiring.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — An annual Second Harvest Thanksgiving tradition is coming to the community for its 15th year.
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By EILEEN NG Associated Press KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysian foreign minister warned his counterparts from Southeast Asia that the space for neutrality is shrinking in a region increasingly shaped by big power rivalry, as they mark U.S. President Donald Trump’s first trip to Asia since returning to the White House. The meeting on
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press The winning numbers in Friday’s drawing of the “Kansas Pick 3 Midday” game were: 1, 2, 6 (one, two, six) For more lottery results, go to Jackpot.com | Order Lottery Tickets
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By KEVIN FREKING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is rejecting the idea of using roughly $5 billion in contingency funds to keep food aid flowing into November amid the government shutdown, according to a Department of Agriculture memo that surfaced Friday. States temporarily covering the cost of benefits next month will not
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By DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump urged his supporters in New Jersey late Friday to cast a ballot for the Republican candidate for governor, Jack Ciattarelli, before early voting starts in the state on Saturday. Trump said he would campaign with Ciattarelli after he returns from a trip to Asia
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NEW YORK (AP) — House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Friday endorsed Zohran Mamdani for mayor of New York City, saying he respected the will of the primary voters and young people inspired by the Democratic socialist state lawmaker’s candidacy. Jeffries, who represents Brooklyn, has for months declined to officially throw his support behind Mamdani,
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By Catherine Nicholls, Niamh Kennedy and Joseph Ataman, CNN (CNN) — A woman who raped, tortured and murdered a 12-year-old girl in Paris three years ago was sentenced to life in prison without parole on Friday, according to CNN affiliate BFMTV. Dahbia Benkired, a 27-year-old woman from Algeria, must spend at least 30 years in
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Artrageous show, presented by 816LIVE! takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20, at the Missouri Theater.
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By The Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — His presence had remained a mystery, but Bad Bunny was there in person Thursday night to receive all the 2025 Billboard Latin Music Awards that were given to him, including the special Billboard Top Latin Artist of the 21st Century Award. Puerto Rican star Rita Moreno presented him
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By JOHN HANNA Associated Press The CEO of the nonprofit managing the Alamo resigned after a powerful Republican state official criticized her publicly, suggesting that her views aren’t compatible with the history of the Texas shrine. Kate Rogers said in a statement Friday that she had resigned the day before, after Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick
Continue ReadingSAN ANTONIO (AP) — CEO of nonprofit that manages the Alamo quits after a GOP leader says her views incompatible with Texas shrine’s history.
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By JAKE OFFENHARTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, pledged Friday to further embrace his Muslim identity in response to growing attacks by former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his surrogates that he characterized as “racist and baseless.” Encircled by faith leaders outside a Bronx mosque,
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By Alaa Elassar, CNN (CNN) — You can picture the scene. Tucked somewhere between the glitter and grit of Manhattan, a room wafting smoke with the rhythm of a poker game seemingly like any other: Cards whisper against felt, chips click in steady tempo, and players sit around a table, guarding their hands – and
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By MARK SCOLFORO Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A yearlong investigation into suspected fraudulent voter registration forms submitted ahead of last year’s presidential election produced criminal charges Friday against six street canvassers and the man who led their work in Pennsylvania. The allegations of fraud appeared to be motivated by the defendants’ desire to
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to weigh in on the legality of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, small business owners in St. Joseph say they’re already feeling the economic pressure.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As the government shutdown continues, SNAP benefits may be suspended in the coming weeks.
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Overcast skies, cool temperatures, and patches of light rain Friday evening will largely persist this weekend, as a slow moving low pressure system tracks across the region.
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By KONSTANTIN TOROPIN and LISA MASCARO Associated Presse WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon confirmed Friday that it has accepted an anonymous $130 million gift to help pay members of the military during the government shutdown, raising ethical questions after President Donald Trump had announced that a friend had offered the gift to defray any shortfalls.
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By Devan Cole, Lauren del Valle, Kara Scannell, CNN Norfolk, Virginia (CNN) — New York Attorney General Letitia James is set to go to trial in late January on felony charges of bank fraud and making false statements to a financial institution – if she doesn’t succeed at getting the case dismissed outright. James was
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By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — The US Department of Agriculture says it will not tap into its $6 billion contingency fund to cover food stamp benefits next month, according to an agency memo obtained by CNN. That means that roughly 42 million Americans will not receive critical food assistance from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
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By DEE-ANN DURBIN and CHRIS RUGABER AP Business Writers It’s getting more expensive for Americans to get their caffeine fix. The average U.S. price of a pound of ground coffee hit $9.14 in September, a 3% increase from the August average of $8.87 and 41% higher than in September 2024, according to U.S. government figures.
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