By Kirsten Stokes A bill established in the Missouri Legislature aims to keep salaries for superintendents more in line with other staff members. The goal of House Bill 2344 sponsored by state Rep. Ben Keathley of Chesterfield, Missouri, is to ensure superintendents are not paid more than 5½ times the total compensation of a beginning
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By Harry Loomis While St. Joseph’s restaurant week isn’t until next month, eateries in Savannah are in the spotlight thanks to the “Taste of Andrew County” weeklong feature. The event, hosted by the Savannah Chamber of Commerce, runs all week, and restaurants have showcased some signature dishes to be promoted. “We make sure that we
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By Riley Funk It may be winter, but after harsh conditions, St. Joseph is feeling a bit of a warm-up, which means it’s a good time to take advantage of the nice weather outdoors. St. Joseph Parks, Recreation and Civic Facilities staff highlighted activities for residents to break the cabin fever from the winter cold.
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By NewsPress Now Marco Polo Restaurant, the Downtown eatery known for its unique Italian-Asian fusion menu, closed for good on Saturday. Opening in December 2018, it invoked the legacy of the famous merchant of Venice who spent more than 20 years in the 13th century traveling throughout the Mongol Empire, mainly China. By coincidence, Polo
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By Marcus Clem A series of criminal complaints is on file in Buchanan County involving households with children who allegedly failed to attend school on a chronic basis. The charges against Holli C. Park, Brittany L. Sipes, Deanna A. Meyer, Crystal R. Clark, Ashley R. Denney, Rosaland N. Simmons and Vickie L. Crutchfield come after
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By Marcus Clem A series of criminal complaints is on file in Buchanan County involving households with children who allegedly failed to attend school on a chronic basis. The charges against Holli C. Park, Brittany L. Sipes, Deanna A. Meyer, Crystal R. Clark, Ashley R. Denney, Rosaland N. Simmons and Vickie L. Crutchfield come after
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By Charles Christian The two library systems that serve St. Joseph are preparing for another year of reading and connecting. The branches of the St. Joseph Public Library system and Rolling Hills Library are once again offering story times for readers from infancy through preschool. Story times are offered at 10:30 a.m. each Thursday at
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By Kendra Simpson Community members looking to spread the love this Valentine’s Day have the chance to make the holiday a little brighter for those in nursing homes and assisted living. For the third year in a row, the clinic, located at 2425 N. Woodbine Road, is asking students, teachers and college arts programs to
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By Chris Fortune Kindergarten vaccine rates in Missouri have been falling since 2016, which is a cause for concern for district health services. Around a dozen total cases of measles were confirmed by the Pennsylvania, Georgia and Virginia health departments in recent weeks. The Clay County Public Health Center was notified of a measles case
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By Charles Christian Missouri families will receive a new summer grocery benefit starting in 2024. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that Missouri is one of 35 states, along with all five U.S. territories and four Tribes, that will receive a new grocery benefits program for the summer. It is a permanent program known as
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By Jazmine Knight The cold and dreary weather that winter months bring can leave people feeling down or lacking energy, but experts say a few lifestyle changes could help those with mild symptoms find motivation. Kristina Hannon, co-CEO of the Family Guidance Center, said feeling downcast following the holidays could be seasonal affective disorder, or
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By Harry Loomis On Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs have a chance to make their fourth Super Bowl appearance in the last five seasons. Before this run started, the team hadn’t made a Super Bowl in five decades, a stunning turnaround that fans are making sure to cherish. One way fans have been commemorating this
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By Ashley Luthans A local man has skirted death twice in the past year. Although he lost his leg in the process, Mark Adams has remained positive and has worked hard toward recovery. Adams, a resident of St. Joseph, had a tumultuous 2023. The year began with issues carrying over from October 2022, when he
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By Jazmine Knight Time Out Entertainment Center is now introducing a new addition. The entertainment center is now opening their doors to serve as an event center as well. Owner, Adam Mariott says they had the extra space but they just didn’t know what to do with it. “We started talking and it just seemed
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By Kirsten Stokes Robidoux Row, which was built in the 1850s as apartments and restored as a museum, has recently hired a new director to supervise the conservation and administration of the historical property. “I came back to St. Joseph to help take care of my parents and I looked around and decided I was
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By Harry Loomis With dense fog hitting the area earlier this week, police are highlighting the need to slow down when visibility is low. Although fog doesn’t cause traction issues like rain or snow, it can make it hard to see while driving, which is why Sgt. James Tonn with the St. Joseph Police Department
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By Jazmine Knight Gov. Mike Parson proposed a $15,000 increase to the minimum pay for Missouri teachers in his State of the State address, which could be the first step in improving teacher retention in the state. Currently the base pay for teachers in Missouri is about $25,000. Parson’s proposed increase would make it $40,000.
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By Kyle Schmidt A librarian at Robidoux Middle School received national recognition for going above and beyond in her career. Melissa Corey was one of 10 honorees to win the 2024 I Love My Librarian Award. The award is presented through the American Library Association. Corey said she never envisioned winning an award like this
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By Marcus Clem As temperatures drop each year, so does the rate at which kids show up to school in St. Joseph, but the district holds that rate will climb back up, based on past data. The month of December 2023, viewed in isolation, produced a low 72.59% rate of satisfactory attendance. That means that
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By Chris Fortune Emergency vehicles converged at Charles and 18th streets after a call came in for heavy smoke coming from a home. The call came in just after 12:30 p.m. Firefighters tore down a portion of a fence leading to the back of the home, where additional heavy smoke could be seen. The smoke was
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By NewsPress Now Marriage application Chris Rino Pius, 25, and Mursi Roby, 23, both of St. Joseph. Divorce suits filedKimberly Kobett and James Kobett. Autumn Wilson and Timmy Wilson. Sayre Cathcart and John Cathcart.
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By NewsPress Now Thefts reported from Jan. 10 to Jan. 21 3416 Pear St., burglary at highway/road/alley. 200 Sacramento St., items stolen at camp/campground. 4320 Commonwealth Dr., items stolen at department/discount store. 3416 Pear St., items stolen at rental storage facility. 405 N. 13th St., burglary at construction site. 1308 N. 25th St., item stolen
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By NewsPress Now Arrests reported from Jan. 16 to Jan. 22 Cayse Blu Thompson, 32, 1307 Francis St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Brittany Shantel Rivera, 34, 214 E. Valley St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Francine Elizabeth Hicks, 36, no address provided, warrant for failure to appear in court. Leslie
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By Harry Loomis Although the roads are no longer covered in snow and ice, St. Joseph drivers are dealing with another hazard — potholes. St. Joseph Public Works and Transportation employees have spent the last few days responding to calls about potholes, although their current fix is a temporary one. “This time of year, the
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By Kendra Simpson Empty storefronts are giving way to hot spots for entertainment, eclectic restaurants and family-friendly activities that aim to bring Downtown St. Joseph back to its past as a buzzing hub of the community. Thanks to collaborative efforts by merchants and other interested parties, within the last decade, several boutiques, bars and restaurants
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By Kyle Schmidt The U.S. Bank Foundation presented a $10,000 check Thursday to the Workforce Development Alliance, a group led by the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce that focuses on training initiatives to improve the labor force. “The reason why is because U.S. Bank likes to help with economic development in St. Joseph and help
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By Marcus Clem Plans are still underway to develop a four-day calendar for local schools, despite some school board pushback and ongoing calls to make the idea illegal in Missouri. The St. Joseph Board of Education discussed the concept this week, which if put in place would likely involve kids not attending class anymore on
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By Chris Fortune St. Joseph veterans will have access to more health care services by the end of the year with the construction of a new clinic. The St. Joseph Veteran Affairs Clinic will be moving farther north to 4782 Sienna Drive. The new building will be larger, which will provide more space for health
Continue Reading By NewsPress Now Our Kendra Simpson took a deep dive into how community efforts have brought Downtown to life again. Watch News-Press NOW starting at 5 p.m. or tune in to our newscast livestream.
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