By Leah Rainwater St. Joseph health care providers are emphasizing local pregnancy resources as national data shows prenatal treatment in the first trimester has slightly declined over the past few years. “Typically when you go to your OB, it’s 13 to 14 prenatal visits before your delivery,” said Jennifer Buch, a clinic supervisor at the
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By Jazmine Knight Parents at four St. Joseph schools that struggle the most with attendance will have a new incentive for making sure their kids get to class this year. Carden Park Elementary, Lindbergh Elementary, Robidoux Middle School and Lafayette High School parents will be competing for two opportunities to earn a $500 gift card,
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By Jazmine Knight The St. Joseph School District made a few decisions during the August 26th board meeting. The board approved the long range plan with six votes in support and one member abstaining. Superintendent, Gabe Edgar, says there’s still a lot of work to do over the next couple of months but he’s happy
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By NewsPress Now An Oregon, Missouri, woman is dead and two others are seriously injured after a two-car crash early Sunday morning in Holt County. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report, the accident occurred at 3:29 a.m. Sunday on U.S. 59, a half mile southeast of Oregon. Troopers report that 21-year-old Fillmore, Missouri,
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) No matter where you live or what time of the year it is, individuals, families, businesses and others nationwide should be prepared for unpredictable weather and natural disasters – from hurricanes to tornadoes to wildfires. With some researchers forecasting a potentially record-breaking hurricane season and above normal risks for wildfires for
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By Charles Christian A historic home originally built in 1871 as a chapel is for sale in St. Joseph. The house, located at 5006 N.E. Amazonia Road, was converted from a chapel to a home in 1944. It now has three bedrooms and two bathrooms. It also contains a stone fireplace and several sheds on
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By Kendra Simpson A woman sustained minor injuries after crashing into a tree near 18th and Holman Streets Sunday afternoon. The driver was going north on Holman Street when the St. Joseph Police Department attempted to pull her over for a registration violation. Sergeant Brian McClintick confirmed the driver attempted to evade the traffic stop
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By Leah Rainwater Older adults at the Joyce Ray Patterson 50+ Activity Center learned about all things health care last week. Northwest Professionals in Aging, a nonprofit that aims to education and advocate for the senior population in Northwest Missouri, hosted a health fair on Aug. 22. The fair featured representatives from different businesses like
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By Kyle Schmidt It’s common for windows and doors to be cracked open this time of year, but that means plenty of opportunities for flies to make their way into homes and breed. In order to prevent this from happening, Dawn Cooperider, CEO and marketing director at Preferred Pest Control, said it’s important to find
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By Chris Fortune Two women died in a single vehicle crash in Andrew County on Saturday morning. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the accident happened at 10:15 a.m. as 70-year-old Christie Petersen of Sheridan, Mo., drove north on Highway 71, 22 miles south of Maryville, with 47-year-old Kelly Taute of Merced, CA. Petersen reportedly
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By Chris Fortune As election season ramps up, the Buchanan County Republican Party welcomed local candidates and residents to its new election headquarters on Saturday. Visitors enjoyed ice cream during the grand opening at 1307 Village Dr. while speaking on issues in the upcoming election. The chairman of the Buchanan County Republican Central Committee said
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By Kirsten Stokes A group of dedicated clerks for the postal service have each served over 30 years in the St. Joseph community. “The people and the job itself. It’s good benefits, it’s great vacations. And I get to work inside and with the public,” said Renee Munson, a postal clerk of 35 years. More
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By Cameron Montemayor The St. Joseph Public Library is giving adults the chance to open their eyes to the world of drawing with a new multi-week series starting in September. Starting Sept. 10, the East Hills Library will kick off the “Creative Aging Drawing Class Series,” a free eight-week pilot program created to help adults
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By Charles Christian A church that has been a fixture on the South Side of St. Joseph for over a century has broken ground in a new location. Journey Baptist Church, formerly known as King Hill Baptist Church, recently broke ground on new land at the intersection of Highway A and Interstate 229 in St.
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By NewsPress Now Deeds of trust reported from Aug. 16 to Aug. 20 Jane Reynolds, Ralph Reynolds to US Bank National Assoc., 20 56 34 PT NW Quarter $156,000. HM1 Investments LLC to United Wholesale Mortgage LLC, St. Joseph Improvement Co Add PT LTS 20 21 Blk 19 $36,000. Austin Hook to Housing & Urban
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By NewsPress Now Marriage applications Cameron Ray Norris, 37, and Amber Dawn Clark, 31, both of St. Joseph. Seth Ryan Gore, 29, and Kaitlan Winter Townsend, 26, both of Agency, Missouri. John Patrick Mallon, 85, and Mary Leocadia McGarry, 81, both of St. Joseph. Joseph Scott Mock Jr., 34, and April Marie Sigrist, 27, both
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By NewsPress Now StatePoint) Protein is an essential part of a healthy diet. It works to build and repair muscles, is needed to carry oxygen to different parts of your body to give you energy, supports your immune system, and helps you feel full for longer. Here’s how to get enough of this important macronutrient
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By NewsPress Now Arrests reported from Aug. 13 to Aug. 19 Henry Allen Briscoe, 60, 502 S. 16th St., city charge for DWI/DUI. Tabatha June Barnes, 38, no address provided, warrant for failure to appear in court. Joyce Lorraine Wassinger, 36, no address provided, warrant for failure to appear in court. Kaelyn Marie Compton, 22,
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By NewsPress Now Thefts reported from Aug. 12 to Aug. 19 602 Francis St., items stolen at residence/home. 1300 S. 11th St., vehicle theft at parking lot/garage. 1141 Frederick Ave., items stolen at restaurant. 3414 S. 22nd St., items stolen at parking lot/garage. 2723 Frederick Ave., items stolen at residence/home. 2814 Edmond St., items stolen
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By Kirsten Stokes Kids headed back into the classroom this week, many carrying carefully chosen and must-have supplies ready for the new year ahead. Many of those items have their roots in the inventions of a St. Joseph native whose pioneering creations have impacted the educational experiences of students across states and generations. Jon Wyant,
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By Chris Fortune Construction is in full gear as exhibits begin to take shape at the inspireU Children’s Discovery Center. New carpet and hand-painted walls are bringing the second floor, where many of the exhibits are located, to life. The next step for discovery center director Katherine Patterson-Paronto is to begin hiring leaders in the
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By Kendra Simpson “The Bluest Eye” by Toni Morrison received the green light to stay in St. Joseph School District libraries, but some community members still aren’t happy about its place in local schools. In June, the district announced it would be forming a committee to review books that were challenged by community members. The
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By Cameron Montemayor In the eyes of Mayor John Josendale, appointing St. Joseph’s next city manager will be one of the most important decisions the city council makes in its entire tenure. Josendale anticipates a five- to six-month process will be needed to identify, interview and select the next candidate to succeed Bryan Carter after
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By Ashley Luthans A new shop on Frederick Avenue is catering to the chocolate lovers and coffee connoisseurs of St. Joseph. Chocolat, located at 1207 Frederick Ave., specializes in coffee, pastries and, of course, chocolate. The shop had its soft opening on Saturday, Aug. 17. Chocolat was created by owner of Cafe Belle Epoque, Diana
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By NewsPress Now A year after crowds made their way to Gower to see the body of a nun whose remains were seemingly incorrupt after her death, examinations have come back with no real answers as to why she didn’t experience normal decomposition. Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster founded the Benedictine Sisters of Mary, Queen of the
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By Jazmine Knight The school year has just begun, but district leaders are already thinking ahead to how to improve attendance this year. Attendance has been an ongoing problem for St. Joseph schools. In 2022, attendance rates stood at 70.6%. They hit 78.91% in 2023 and 77.56% in 2024. “So what that has us doing
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) At a time of declining enrollment and rising college costs, extra support of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) can give more young people a chance at a bright future. “HBCUs nurture the success of tomorrow’s leaders. That’s why investing in the HBCU community is critically important,” says Dewey Norwood, senior
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By Cameron Montemayor Area transportation planners are seeking community feedback for the next quarter century of transportation improvements across St. Joseph and surrounding communities. The St. Joseph Area Transportation Study Organization recently unveiled a interactive portal survey as part of its 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan process. The survey is designed to gather community input on
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By Jazmine Knight Wednesday morning was full of nervous jitters but laughter and smiles, too, as St. Joseph students celebrated the first day of school. The 2024-25 school year is in session, and students have different things to look forward to. Second grader Bentley Harris said he’s looking forward to recess. “That’s all I really
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By Chris Fortune Buchanan County officially has guidelines for any future development of solar farms on its land. The Buchanan County commissioners unanimously approved solar farm regulations last week after receiving the final draft in July. It took two years working in tandem with the planning and zoning commission to establish guidelines for large developers
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