Education

By Leah Rainwater Six candidates will appear on the April election ballots for the St. Joseph School District’s Board of Education. Both Isaura Garcia and Kim Miller’s seats are up for grabs, and as of Dec. 31, six St. Joseph residents have filed for the seats. When asked about last-minute filings, Board of Education President,

By Jenna Wilson Missouri Western State University’s Law Enforcement Academy is seeing equipment upgrades and covering tuition fees for incoming cadets. MWSU intends to utilize $150,000 of leftover American Rescue Plan Act funds to provide tuition assistance to cadets who are currently or will be enrolling in its Law Enforcement Academy located at 4525 Downs

By Kendra Simpson St. Joseph residents will soon have a new way to refine their sewing skills, easily strike up conversations and perfect their table etiquette thanks to MidCity Excellence teaming up with Tailored Creations by Toni. Kimberly Warren, CEO of MidCity Excellence, and Toni Spearman, owner and operator of Tailored Creations by Toni, decided

By Chris Fortune St. Joseph families attended the Grand Opening celebration for the inspireU Children’s Discovery Center over three years after the building plans were announced. On Thursday, Dec. 26, at 10 a.m. the Discovery Center opened its doors officially to swarms of families coming to explore the Center’s exhibits. The Discovery Center’s exhibits were

By Charles Christian A trailer designed to look like a Christmas sleigh is being restored by the DeKalb High School FFA decades after it once soared through Lewis and Clark State Park. The sleigh, once an annual tradition in the park, had become worn down to the point where it was dangerous for passengers. It

By Ashley Luthans Winter break has arrived, and there are many activities in St. Joseph that can help children pass the time and beat boredom. The Bode Ice Arena is one place that provides fun for the whole family. People of all ages are welcome to ice skate, regardless of skill level. On open skate

By Nicole Scott Northwest Missouri State University announced the fall 2024 Academic Honor Roll on Friday morning.  The Office of the Registrar for the University in Maryville, Missouri, released the list of students named to the Academic or President’s honor rolls on Friday, Dec. 20.  For the Academic Honor Roll, students must have had a

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By Jazmine Knight The Saint Joseph Symphony is preparing to share their holiday spirit with their annual Holiday Cheer concert on Dec. 21. “It’s probably the most popular show in our season,” said Nancy Schmidt-Brunson, Managing Director. Guests can expect to hear holiday classics such as Sleigh Ride (with a surprise guest conductor), The Little

By NewsPress Now A familiar face will take the reins of the St. Joseph School District in July. Ashly McGinnis, who currently serves as the district’s assistant superintendent of academic services, has been promoted to replace retiring superintendent Gabe Edgar. The St. Joseph School District Board of Education announced its decision Wednesday afternoon. The board

By Kyle Schmidt Students got a break from school Wednesday as a reward for showing up to class all semester. Kids from 17 local elementary schools were invited to Missouri Western State University to watch the Griffons men take on Kansas Christian in a basketball matchup. Mike Buckler with the St. Joseph School District said

By NewsPress Now St. Joseph’s new inspireU Children’s Discovery Center doesn’t officially open until next week, but community members can get a sneak peek in the coming days. A series of soft openings will be offered Friday through Sunday, Dec. 20 through 22 at the center, 521 Felix St. Sessions are offered from 9 a.m.