By Kirsten Stokes With more than 12,000 Missouri kids in foster care waiting to be adopted, returned to family or looped in the system, several St. Joseph organizations work to lighten the burden for families and make the transition smoother. “(The number) is coming down,” said Melissa Selsor with the Missouri Department of Social Services.
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By Harry Loomis Portions of Gene Field Road are continuing to see construction, though an end may be in sight for the projects. This week, the road has been closed between Pembroke Lane and the Belt Highway. Road work on Gene Field was already intended due to overlay plans, however the extreme cold and current
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By Riley Funk St. Joseph residents were out in force at various local park trails on Wednesday to take advantage of the warm weather. News-Press NOW’s Storm Tracker Chief Meteorologist Jared Shelton said the above-average temperatures and dry conditions will make for nice, spring-like weather over the next three to five days. “Expect afternoon high
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By Chris Fortune A group dedicated to uplifting local entrepreneurs came together to celebrate its ongoing success. Cup of Joe was created to be an outlet for entrepreneurs in the area to come together and share the stories of their businesses and gain feedback from other business-minded individuals. During its weekly meetings, two entrepreneurs share
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By Chris Fortune The remaining portion of a lot where a hotel is being built near the Shoppes at North Village is being proposed as an event center. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Stein and Summers Real Estate announced the proposal as a 25,000- to 30,000-square-foot building that can accommodate more than 400 people. The intention is
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By Marcus Clem Where student proficiency can be simplified to color codes of green, yellow and red, the St. Joseph School District sees much more red than would be preferred. The district conducts i-Ready diagnostic testing several times per year. These tests do not have impacts on how the state regulates each school, like the
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By Riley Funk St. Joseph is gearing up to showcase local eateries and businesses for the fifth annual St. Joseph Restaurant Week, which begins Thursday. Restaurant Week, running from Feb. 22 to March 3, is put on by the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce and Joe Town Fun, with John Joe Insurance being the 2024
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By NewsPress Now Missouri American Water announced Tuesday a precautionary boil water advisory for many St. Joseph customers after a contractor hit a water main. The advisory affects roughly 9,200 customers and will be in effect for up to 48 hours after repairs are finished. Residents in the affected area may see cloudy water, low water
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By NewsPress Now Highland Community College has named its next leader. Dr. Vincent Bowhay will be the 45th president of the school located in Highland, Kansas. More than 50 people applied for the job as part of a nationwide search that was narrowed to three finalists, and Bowhay was selected by a unanimous vote of
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By Jenna Wilson The Pony Express Museum hosted its annual family day event Monday, giving families the chance to participate in unique learning activities on President’s Day. Each family was handed a passport upon entry so they could have hands-on experience exploring the museum while also learning its history. A few of the activities at
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By Marcus Clem Research in part funded by a nonprofit with St. Joseph ties advises caution before additional Missouri school districts adopt the four-day class calendar. The Show Me Institute is producing a three-part study of the increasingly popular calendar plan, which the St. Joseph School District might adopt for the 2024-2025 year. A Board
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By Marcus Clem Research in part funded by a nonprofit with St. Joseph ties advises caution before additional Missouri school districts adopt the four-day class calendar. The Show Me Institute is producing a three-part study of the increasingly popular calendar plan, which the St. Joseph School District might adopt for the 2024-2025 year. A Board
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By Kirsten Stokes Voting season in Buchanan County will officially kick off for some on Tuesday, Feb. 20, as absentee ballots can be cast in person or by mail ahead of the April 2 municipal election. Ballots can be requested for those who will be out of the county on the day of the election
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By Kirsten Stokes Voting season in Buchanan County will officially kick off for some on Tuesday, Feb. 20, as absentee ballots can be cast in person or by mail ahead of the April 2 municipal election. Ballots can be requested for those who will be out of the county on the day of the election
Continue Reading By Kyle Schmidt Only NFL players will understand all the aspects that go into the physical and mental grind of a near seven-month long season. Dwayne Blakley is from St. Joseph and made it to the bright lights of the NFL. His perspective has changed since retiring. ”I think the biggest difference is young mind
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By Charles Christian A monthly meeting series is providing St. Joseph residents with a safe space to talk about all things related to death and dying. Megan Mooney, a licensed social worker, is the facilitator of Death Cafe in St. Joseph. She said the meetings are not agenda-driven, and instead are led by the interests
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By Harry Loomis Four days after the shooting that took one life and injured 22 others at the Chiefs Super Bowl parade in Kansas City, fans are still trying to come to terms with what happened. A moment that was meant to be full of joy and pride for the Kansas City Chiefs and Chiefs
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By Chris Fortune Many residents could see a reduction in property taxes if they vote to approve a lower tax levy from Rolling Hills Library on April 2. Lowering its overall tax levy from $0.31 to $0.28 per $100 assessed valuation by ending the sunset portion of the levy would allow the library’s St. Joseph
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By Kendra Simpson Seven years ago, Walter May was at an event when he saw an old friend standing at a booth and decided to say hi. Little did he know, this interaction was the first step to saving a life. The friend was looking for volunteers for the National Marrow Donor Program for bone
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By Jenna Wilson Gas prices in Missouri continue to shift, and there’s no certainty of them dropping anytime soon. Statewide, gas prices have jumped eight cents over the last week. The statewide gas price average in Missouri is $2.87 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Missouri Weekend Gas Watch. “We’ve
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By Harry Loomis The Antique Mall is back in St. Joseph, holding it’s annual event this weekend at the Civic Arena. Over 60 vendors are in attendance with a wide range of products available for sale. “We antique vendors are like a family,” said Angie Hummer, co-promoter of the event. “We’re a community. And so
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Over the last three decades, the United States has seen pregnancy-related deaths rise nearly 140%, and heart disease continues to be the leading cause. Furthermore, women who have prenatal complications, such as high blood pressure or gestational diabetes, have a significantly higher risk of heart disease and stroke later in life,
Continue Reading By Ashley Luthans Middle and high school students from around the St. Joseph area were given the opportunity to perform in the 10th annual Missouri Western State University honor choirs on Friday. Over 250 students from 28 different schools were selected to perform in the choirs. The high schoolers were directed by Missouri Western director
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By Harry Loomis Some fans jumped on the chance to buy Super Bowl T-shirts and hoodies right after Sunday’s victory, but some commemorative items can take a little longer to hit the shelves. “In our business here, it takes about two weeks before you get our Super Bowl LVIII items,” said Carleo Pucubas, owner of
Continue Reading By Jenna Wilson Many local areas where Black-owned businesses historically used to thrive now sit vacant, but that doesn’t mean that Black entrepreneurs aren’t succeeding in new ways in St. Joseph today. People in town may know Will Woods as a State Farm Insurance agent, but that is just one of the many things he’s
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By Marcus Clem Amid proposals to reduce the St. Joseph School District weekly class calendar to four days, Missouri Western State University finds that its own reduced weekly schedule has worked well, its leader said Friday. University President Elizabeth Kennedy offered her thoughts on the concept at the same time as the district conducted the
Continue Reading By NewsPress Now St. Joseph Restaurant Week kicks off Thursday, Feb. 22, and nearly 30 businesses will be having specials for customers. Restaurant Week runs from Feb. 22 to Sunday, March 3. Joe Town Fun and the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce worked together to put together the event for the fifth year. John Joe
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By NewsPress Now A local yoga studio highlighted the number of ways yoga can be beneficial to cardiovascular health during American Heart Month. Yoga combines the mental and physical aspects of health, said Jessica Bledsoe, a naturopath practitioner and founder of Evolve Studio in St. Joseph. Bledsoe has over 16 years of experience in physical
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By NewsPress Now Marriage application Michael Christopher Post, 35, and Amber Brooklyn Robertson, 29, both of St. Joseph. Nathan Wayne Heard, 30, and Elzzabeth Hope Hackett, 34, both of St. Joseph. Jeremy Lee Ledford, 49, of Faucett, Missouri, and Belinda Leigh Heastan, 49, of Du Bois, Nebraska. Austin James Dawkins, 28, and Rylan Renee McClurg,
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By NewsPress Now Feb. 9 — Wells Fargo Bank NA to Jimmy Lee Lawson, Zieglers SUBDIV PT LT 15. Feb. 9 — Mortgage Research Center LLC, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., Veterans United Home Loan to Nicholas Andrew Burgin, Perkins Heights LT 8. Feb. 9 — Jordan Morehead, Edward Ridings to Whom it may concern,
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