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SJSD evaluates reorganization costs, estimates $678K so far

February 2, 2026 11:02 am Prajukta Ghosh

ST. JOSEPH. Mo. (KQTV) — The St. Joseph School District Board of Education and administration discussed Plan 4BR reorganization-related costs at its last board meeting.

Missouri attorney general sues Census Bureau over undocumented immigrant count

February 2, 2026 10:13 am NPG Content Share

The Missouri attorney general on Friday sued the U.S. Census Bureau over its counting of undocumented immigrant populations for the purpose of drawing U.S. House districts.

New city department, landfill project and $1.6 million for police upgrades on City Council agenda

February 1, 2026 5:45 pm Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Significant upgrades in City Hall processes and public safety software could be approved at Monday’s City Council meeting.

St. Joseph man receives multiple life sentences for charges including rape of a child, sodomy

February 1, 2026 4:00 pm News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A St. Joseph man received four life sentences in January for multiple counts of child sex abuse that occurred for more than a year in 2022 and 2023.

Infielder Vinnie Pasquantino agrees to a $11.1 million, 2-year contract with the Royals

January 30, 2026 8:53 pm Associated Press

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Infielder Vinnie Pasquantino agreed to a two-year contract Friday with the Royals, pending a successful physical, that will keep him in Kansas City through the 2027 season.

Civic Arena kicks off Throwdown in Joe Town with 40-plus high school wrestling teams

January 30, 2026 4:06 pm Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Hundreds of high school wrestlers from across the state are kicking off a multi-day showcase of high-level competition at St. Joseph Civic Arena.

One dead in single-vehicle crash in Atchison County

January 30, 2026 3:34 pm Leah Rainwater

ATCHISON COUNTY, Kan. (KQTV) — A Troy, Kansas, man is dead in an Atchison County crash from Thursday evening.

‘No danger to the public’: Clay County Sheriff confirms law enforcement presence for two investigations

January 30, 2026 3:13 pm Leah Rainwater

CLAY COUNTY, Mo. (KQTV) — The Clay County Sheriff’s Office issued a statement on its Facebook page Friday afternoon confirming the presence of law enforcement related to ongoing investigations.

Mayoral candidate Kenneth Reeder aims to shake things up at City Hall if elected

January 29, 2026 5:28 pm Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A former St. Joseph school board member and outspoken local figure is looking to advance in next week’s mayoral primary election in St. Joseph.

Rolling Hills Library Belt Branch announces move to Riverside

January 30, 2026 2:52 pm Leah Rainwater

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The Rolling Hills Library, located on Belt Highway, said its last day of operations at its current location is March 15.

Justice Department says it’s releasing 3 million pages from its Jeffrey Epstein files

January 30, 2026 1:12 pm Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — The Justice Department said Friday that it was releasing many more records from its investigative files on Jeffrey Epstein, resuming disclosures under a law intended to reveal what the government knew about the millionaire financier’s sexual abuse of young girls and his interactions with rich and powerful people including Donald Trump and Bill Clinton.

City Council to mull adding new City department aimed at overseeing multiple responsibilities

January 30, 2026 10:56 am Leah Rainwater

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The St. Joseph City Council is considering an ordinance to create a new General Services Department, which will coordinate, oversee and manage key municipal functions.

Council to vote on $1.65M police system, landfill design and airport tower work

January 30, 2026 12:04 pm TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The St. Joseph City Council is set to vote on advances in software, landfill construction and to finish Phase 3 of the tower work at Rosecrans Memorial Airport.

St. Joseph Museums receives $53,000 grant to support expanded Juneteenth 2026 festivities

January 30, 2026 11:44 am Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Museums and local organizations announced a packed slate of events for this year’s Juneteenth festivities with the help of a sizable grant from the state.

Savannah fire departments earn improved PPC ratings, effective April 2026

January 30, 2026 11:46 am Prajukta Ghosh

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV)– The City of Savannah and the Savannah Rural Fire Departments have announced new public protection classification (PPC) ratings from the Insurance Services Office.

The Daily Grind Coffee Shop prepares for highly anticipated open

January 30, 2026 11:29 am Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — St. Joseph will soon gain another business in a coffee shop expected to open Tuesday, Feb. 3.

Kiehl, Frederick D. 1950-2026 Maysville, Mo.

January 30, 2026 12:00 am News-Press NOW

MAYSVILLE, Mo. – Frederick David Kiehl (Fred, or “Doc” to many), my dad, was given the gift of life on May 18, 1950, at University Hospital, in Columbia, Missouri, by Dr. Elmer and Helen Kiehl, both of whom preceded him in death, and he made the very most of that gift for the next 75

Buchanan County Democrats host meet and greet for school board candidates

January 29, 2026 8:05 pm Prajukta Ghosh

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The Buchanan County Democrats hosted a meet-and-greet for St. Joseph School District Board of Education candidates running for two open seats.

Nothing Bundt Cakes holds ribbon cutting for new business in North Shoppes

January 29, 2026 6:08 pm Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph residents now have a new and popular dessert destination to enjoy.

The Missouri Highway Patrol reported 8 fatalities over the Fourth of July weekend.

Three-vehicle crash involving trash truck kills one, injures three

January 29, 2026 5:34 pm Leah Rainwater

CLINTON COUNTY, Mo. (KQTV) — One person is dead in a three-vehicle crash involving a trash truck on Route PP in Clinton County Thursday morning.

Savannah in the running for “Small Town Showcase” recognition from Missouri Humanities

January 29, 2026 3:41 pm Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — An Andrew County community has been selected to potentially have it’s stories featured on the grand stage.

The Voices of Courage Child Advocacy Center provides a new ‘paws-on’ service.

January 29, 2026 5:06 pm Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The slogan “man’s best friend” has been a staple saying about the relationship between dogs and humans forever, and one dog’s job at Voices of Courage Child Advocacy Center is to be everyone’s best friend.

House Republicans propose voting changes as Trump administration eyes midterm election

January 29, 2026 3:48 pm Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans are proposing sweeping changes to the nation’s voting laws, a long-shot priority for President Donald Trump that would impose stricter requirements, including some before Americans vote in the midterm elections in the fall.

Missouri mother helps spearhead grassroots bill to criminalize child sexual grooming

January 29, 2026 2:55 pm Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — For nearly two years, Madison Royer’s closest family members, younger sisters Sophie and Evelyn, were sexually groomed by someone close to them who they believed in and trusted.

Gas prices remain flat in Missouri following winter storm

January 29, 2026 3:02 pm Danielle Bailey

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Gas prices in Missouri remained steady in the wake of a winter storm that impacted the state last week.

Deeds of trust for Jan. 30

January 30, 2026 12:08 am News-Press NOW

Deeds of trust reported from Jan. 22 to Jan. 28 Ronald Hallowell, Leanne Hallowell to HNB National Bank, Stonecrest East 2nd Plat LT 102 $239,840. Jason Steeby to Rocket Mortgage LLC, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., 5 56 35 PT SW Quarter $363,451. Remedios Jones, James Jones to Commerce Bank, Hidden Valley Plat 2 Adj LT

Missouri Lottery player wins $100K after double-checking ticket

January 29, 2026 2:24 pm Leah Rainwater

DEKALB COUNTY, Mo. (KQTV) — A Missouri Lottery player said she might not have won $100,000 if she hadn’t double-checked her “$500 Frenzy” tickets on her My Lottery Players Club account for Rewards.

Vital statistics for Jan. 30

January 30, 2026 12:06 am News-Press NOW

Marriage applications Benjamin John Robert Costello, 39, and Patricia Ann Simpson, 29, both of St. Joseph. Thomas Albert Langston, 43, and Angela Renee Langston, 30, both of St. Joseph. Ernestoa Torriente Ojito, 37, and Daniela Mella Ruano, 25, both of St. Joseph. Luke Eric Hartman, 40, and Ashley Lea Montgomery, 39, both of St. Joseph.

From neighborhood walks to City Hall Larry Miller puts name on ballot for mayor

January 29, 2026 11:56 am TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Larry Miller, a familiar face known for waving and smiling on his daily walks, is running for mayor.

One dead in Smithville house explosion and fire

January 29, 2026 10:18 am Leah Rainwater

SMITHVILLE, Mo. (KQTV) — One person is dead after a fire engulfed a house at the 300 block of East Meadow Street in Smithville Wednesday night.