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SJSD attendance reaches milestone

By NewsPress Now St. Joseph School District attendance is at its highest rate since the COVID-19 pandemic ended. District officials released the year-to-date attendance report for November, showing rates increased from the August report. District attendance currently sits at 85.89%. K-12 attendance rates have improved compared to 2023 with ninth grade leading by almost 7%

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Holidays bring Downtown activities

By Ashley Luthans A multitude of activities in Downtown St. Joseph aim to spread cheer this holiday season. Events kick off on Saturday, Nov. 30, with the annual Downtown Lighting Ceremony at Coleman Hawkins Park at Eighth and Felix streets. Live music, Mayor John Josendale, Santa Claus and more will be present at the event.

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SJSD to discuss attendance updates, long-range plan

By Jazmine Knight The St. Joseph School Board gathered for another school board meeting Monday night. Starting off strong with recognitions, the district honored Raider cadets that completed the JROTC National Ranger Challenge. Following that, the district recognized George Willoughby as a Cross Country Class 5 State Medalist and the Benton High School Cross Country

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Two charged in Midtown shooting

By Chris Fortune A man and woman have been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the deadly shooting on Sunday at North 20th and Jules Streets. Brian M. Helm, 36, and Melanie L. Myers, 23, were charged in connection with the shooting death of Dustin Allen Graham, according to St. Joseph Police Department Capt.

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Therapy dogs visit the community

By Ashley Luthans On Saturday morning, the Pony Express therapy dogs visited Hazel’s Coffee. There are 21 dogs involved in the Pony Express therapy dog program, and some of them came out to the coffee shop to bring joy to the community. Molly Stewart, a board member with the organization, shared more about what the

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St. Joseph’s legacy of family run businesses continues

By Charles Christian Though passing down the family business has become more difficult, St. Joseph and surrounding communities still have multi-generational family businesses that dot the landscape. The Conway Center for Family Business notes that around 30 percent of family-owned businesses make the transition into the second generation however, only about 12 percent will be

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MWSU hosts grand opening for Houlne Center

By Jazmine Knight Missouri Western State University and North Central Missouri College gathered to celebrate the ribbon cutting of the new Houlne Center for Convergent Technology on Friday. The 20,000-square-foot laboratory provides practical and applied learning in industries such as skilled manufacturing, construction and innovative service technologies. “This has been a two to two and

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Deeds of trust for Nov. 15

By NewsPress Now Deeds of trust reported from Nov. 7 to Nov. 12 Brian Schaefer, Karla Schaefer to Royal United Mortgage LLC, Bel Nor Estates LT 10 $184,000. Ralph Cannella, Christine Cannella to JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Greystone Plat 7 LT 194 $52,900. Taylor Koelzer to Pennymac Loan Services LLC, Myrna Manor North LT 47

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Vital statistics for Nov. 15

By NewsPress Now Marriage applications Owen Travis Mayotte Sr., 47, and Charis Noel Flowers, 50, both of St. Joseph. Ramos Marquez Carlos, 50, St. Joseph, and Mekelle Lynn McBee, 43, Atchison, Kansas. Jacob Nainoa Kaiu Han Shipley, 29, and Megan Scout Jones, 30, both of Junction City, Kansas. Derrick Jerome Williams, 34, and Amanda Mae

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Arrests for Nov. 15

By NewsPress Now Arrests reported Nov. 5 to Nov. 11 Travis Allen Stewart, 36, no address provided, warrant for failure to appear in court. Cordell Donielle Brewer, 36, 3306 Mitchell Ave., warrant for failure to appear in court. Tyrone L. Armstrong, 42, no address provided, warrant for failure to appear in court. Jacob Michael Urrutia,

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