By Kirsten Stokes The legal seesaw surrounding abortion laws continues to spark controversy as women seek guidance and resources for their reproductive health decisions across the country, and St. Joseph is no exception. Since June 2022, Missouri legislation has had a full ban on abortions in the state, except in the case of an emergency
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Pneumococcal pneumonia is a potentially serious bacterial lung disease that can disrupt a person’s life for weeks. When severe, it can result in hospitalization and even be life threatening. Each year, pneumococcal pneumonia results in an estimated 150,000 hospitalizations in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and
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By Jenna Wilson Mosaic Life Care is extending its hours for breast screenings this week across three branches in Northwest Missouri for a special two-day “Mammothon.” In St. Joseph, Maryville and Albany on April 19 and 20, Mosaic Life Care centers are promoting breast health and screenings by offering longer hours for those who can’t
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By Jazmine Knight Hundreds of high school students from across Missouri learned about potential military careers Tuesday at the Missouri Air National Guard 139th Airlift Wing. The three-day career fair, with over 280 attendees coming from as far as Blue Springs, Missouri, wanted to show students the endless possibilities the military has to offer. Along
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By Cameron Montemayor As Mayor John Josendale stood at the podium during the State of the City address, he wore his emotions on his sleeve when showing his appreciation for everyone working to further St. Joseph. “I am emotional because I am St. Joe proud,” the St. Joseph native said. “And as I looked around
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By Riley Funk The Joyce Raye Patterson 50+ Activity Center is working to make sure temperatures remain comfortable for seniors socializing and participating in programs this summer. The center will be receiving upgrades to its heating, ventilating and air conditioning system. The Senior Center Foundation donated $18,310.42 to complete the project. This agreement was authorized
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) It’s been four years since the collective trauma of the pandemic created widespread grief, anxiety and isolation, but the psychological wounds of this period have not fully healed. The American Psychological Association reports continued elevated rates of anxiety and depression among Americans, and mental health experts say that negative self-talk plays
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By Riley Funk St. Joseph roads will be getting nearly $5 million for annual resurfacing projects after the city council approved funding Monday night. The city council has approved, in total, $4,730,800 to be used for the 2024 resurfacing project. The Herzog Contracting Corporation will take on the contract after submitting a bid to the
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By Cameron Montemayor 2024 is shaping up to be a milestone year for the expansion of high-speed fiber internet access in St. Joseph and Buchanan County. Two of the leading fiber internet providers in St. Joseph, Metronet and United Fiber, announced that more than half of their fiber networks have been constructed to date. The
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By Kyle Schmidt April 15 marks the deadline to file taxes or for an extension, and while some residents may have been busy this Tax Day working last minute, others were able to cool down from the stressful season. Local resident Pam Walace was not in a crunch to finish her taxes but still had
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By Marcus Clem A divided St. Joseph Board of Education reelected LaTonya Williams as its president on Monday, backing newcomer Mike Moore as vice president. Williams, who won reelection as a board member on April 2, received support from Whitney Lanning, Rick Gehring and Mike Moore. She also voted for herself. Her nomination as president
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By Jacob Meikel Kevin Kerns of Walkoff Wood Bat Company in Savannah wanted to take advantage of the rich talent pool of local high school baseball players by showcasing their skills in a wood bat tournament sponsored by his company. Kerns and his company had sponsored youth tournaments in the past, but decided it was
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By Marcus Clem Months of U.S. government bureaucratic problems have stressed out families and students across the country on the challenges of paying for higher education, including in St. Joseph. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is the centerpiece of a would-be college student’s plan for figuring out how much tuition, fees, books, room
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By Kendra Simpson Hundreds of St. Joseph residents braced the warmer temperatures Sunday afternoon to raise money and awareness for Parkinson’s Disease in the 4th annual Tulip Trot. The event was in honor of National Parkinson’s Month and the end of National Parkinson’s Week. All of the proceeds raised in the 5k run and 1k
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By Cameron Montemayor Nature isn’t the only thing blossoming in St. Joseph this April, as InterServ opened its new South Side after-school facility for its growing program. Located just down the street from its main King Hill Avenue building, the after-school space will help provide the long-standing organization with a centralized location for after-school activities
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By Chris Fortune St. Joseph residents practiced their golf skills at local bars on Saturday. Teams registered for the Putt Putt Pub Crawl, which raised funds for the Autism Alliance of Northwest Missouri, and the teams also competed in a costume contest. Nine bars in St. Joseph participated in the event, and each had their
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By Kendra Simpson The Angry Swede will be undergoing a sweet transformation in the coming months, combining with another local business to bring beer and brunch to Downtown under a new name. Janaha and John Anderson, co-owners of the St. Joe Cookie Company, will officially be taking over The Angry Swede in early June after
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By Kyle Schmidt Two groups of periodical cicadas will emerge from the ground at the same time in Missouri this year for the first time since 1803. Brood XIX and Brood XIII will both show up this year. “I think it’s really cool to be in the range of these species that are found nowhere
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By Jazmine Knight Friends of the St. Joseph Animal Shelter hosted their 10th annual Run/Walk for the Paws event and the turnout was better than ever. This event raises money and awareness for the St. Joseph Animal Shelter by hosting a 5k run/walk. The event features multiple booths with food, beverages, trinkets, dog accessories and
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By Kyle Schmidt For the first time, the women’s Division I college basketball championship had more viewers than the men’s. Part of the increase in attention on the sport has to do with the Iowa Hawkeyes, and two Missouri Western State University alumni have a special connection to one of their standouts. JoAnna Mantz, formerly
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By Chris Fortune Sometimes organizations designed to help people need a little bit of help themselves. The staff at local nonprofits provide social benefits to a community with the help of donors and volunteers, but inadequate staffing can hamper their ability to provide services. The Social Welfare Board at 904 S. 10th St. offers medical,
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By Ashley Luthans A local filmmaker is bringing his latest work to the Trail Theatre on Saturday. “Wholesome Grove” is a family drama that will play at the Trail Theatre, located at 111 N. Ninth Street, at 7 p.m. on April 13. The film was shot in St. Joseph and Kansas City, featuring local spots such
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By Marcus Clem After more than a year of heated debate over whether and how community-input committees will continue in local public education, a final answer has arisen — they’re gone. The St. Joseph School District committed to the change and implemented it by canceling a meeting on facilities planning that had been set for
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By NewsPress Now April 5 — Union Home Mortgage Corp., Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., to Linda Simmons, John Simmons, Kenwood Heights LT 8 PT LT 9 BLK 2. April 5 — Martha Trail to Nancy Jo Cornelius, Melissa Carlson, 33 56 34 PT North Half. April 5 — UMB Bank NA, Mortgage Electronic Registration
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By NewsPress Now Marriage applications Resaichy Eseina, 47, and Sereni Michiuo, 39, both of St. Joseph. Ramter K. Kawaichy, 34, and Almost Ruda, 50, both of St. Joseph. Troy Lorenzo Bristol, 29, and Jasmine Nicole Blakley, 35, both of St. Joseph. Dannyboy Nachu, 28, and Yalta Pius, 22, both of St. Joseph. Kimberly Danielle Chilcoat,
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By NewsPress Now Arrests reported from April 2 to April 8 Dustin Lee Pardue, 28, 1209 S. 18th St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Derrille Deruan Deaun Peterson, 30, 105 S. 2nd St., warrant for failure to appear in court. James H. Helton St., 50, 309 Blake St., warrant for failure to appear
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By NewsPress Now Thefts reported from March 25 to April 8 402 S. 15th St., items stolen at highway/road/alley. 3806 Pacific St., items stolen at residence/home. 6000 Corporate Dr., items stolen at construction site. 624 N. 8th St., burglary at residence/home. 501 Chellew Rd., vehicle theft at parking lot/garage. 2206 Jules St., items stolen at
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By Jazmine Knight After a city council seat remained vacant for several weeks, its new District II representative is ready to begin working to better St. Joseph, and particularly, the South Side. Jason Eslinger, a personal injury and criminal attorney, was sworn into office Tuesday, April 9 after being selected by the council April 4.
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By Cameron Montemayor As hundreds of farmers across Northwest Missouri ramp up work for the start of another season of raising corn, a recent announcement in Washington D.C. will open a long-awaited door for an industry facing projected downturns in income. Eight Midwest states, including Missouri, received the green light to sell 15% ethanol year-round
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By Cameron Montemayor As farmers across Northwest Missouri ramp up work for the start of another season of raising corn, a recent announcement in Washington D.C. will open a long-awaited door for an industry facing projected downturns in income. Eight Midwest states, including Missouri, received the green light to sell 15% ethanol year-round beginning next
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