By Marcus Clem The lowest-paid teacher in the St. Joseph School District will soon make $40,000 per year, with a 3.359% pay hike offered in many facets of staff pay after a Board of Education vote on Monday. The board agreed to invest about $4.9 million into compensation for the 2024-25 year, with changes taking
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By Jenna Wilson Authorities and health officials across the U.S. are warning the public about the rise of counterfeit versions of medications like Ozempic. Ozempic, generically semaglutide, is an injection used to treat people with Type 2 diabetes. It can also cause weight loss and has grown in popularity over the past year, leading to
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By Cameron Montemayor A popular and long-standing barbecue destination is celebrating an expansion from food truck to storefront this week in Midtown St. Joseph. Big Daddy & Son’s BBQ will christen its new storefront, which will go by Big Daddy BBQ, at 2121 Francis St. with a soft opening this Friday and Saturday from 11
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By Cameron Montemayor Local Democratic voters will notice a different setup this year as the presidential preference primary scheduled for March 23 approaches. Registered voters are eligible for in-person voting for the Democratic presidential preference primary from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 23, at the Rolling Hills Library upper story at 1904 N.
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By Cameron Montemayor A popular and longstanding barbecue destination is celebrating an expansion from food truck to storefront this week in Midtown St. Joseph. Big Daddy & Sons BBQ will christen its new storefront at 2121 Francis St. with a soft opening this Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. “I gave myself
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By Maryville Forum via TN Content Exchange JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri House of Representatives has given approval to HBs 2322 and 1774, aimed at reforming the licensing process for individuals pursuing careers in funeral-related services. According to a news release, the legislation — sponsored by state Rep. Jeff Farnan, R-Stanberry — is positioned
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By Charles Christian Spring brings out a specific type of hunter in Northwest Missouri, one who is armed with a bag and a keen eye. Morel mushrooms are considered a delicacy by many and places to find them are often a closely guarded secret. These honeycombed, capped mushrooms grow from 2 to 12 inches high
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By Cameron Montemayor Agencies and organizations in St. Joseph and Buchanan County will find out this week if they’ll get a boost from the first round of long-awaited opioid crisis settlement funds. Friday’s second and final meeting at the St. Joseph Health Department saw the Opioid Settlement Review Board give final confirmation and discussion to
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By Harry Loomis On Saturday, over 200 scouts from 50 troops attended the 2024 Merit Badge College at Missouri Western. Scouts came from as far south as Kansas City and as far north as Iowa for a day of learning and interacting with different troops. “These kids are great,” said Erik McGuire, director of the
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By Harry Loomis Current trends in Buchanan County suggest this flu season is going to stretch out longer than usual. Buchanan County already has recorded 629 positive flu cases in the first half of March. This includes both strains, one affecting the stomach and another affecting the respiratory system. The numbers are an increase from
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By Chris Fortune St. Joseph residents had the opportunity to question local office holders Friday afternoon. Missouri state Reps. Bill Falkner and Dean VanSchoiack, Buchanan County Presiding Commissioner Scott Nelson and St. Joseph City Councilman Randy Schultz attended the forum at the St. Joseph branch of the Rolling Hills Library. Each officeholder introduced themselves, discussed
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By Harry Loomis Those celebrating St. Patrick’s Day this weekend will have another bar option. The Rendezvous House of Rock will reopen tomorrow at its new location — 817 Francis St. The initial plan was for the bar to be ready by the start of March. While that didn’t happen, they are ready for this
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By Marcus Clem A video shows parts of the confrontation that resulted in charges against a St. Joseph Board of Education member. Footage of the Feb. 26 incident involving Whitney Lanning and Isaura Garcia has been posted on local social media accounts and was obtained this week by News-Press NOW. Lanning is charged with second-degree
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By NewsPress Now March 8 — Northside Remodeling LLC to Andrew Gerhardt, Jessie Gerhardt, S H Sommers Grand Heights LTS 32 33 BLK 4. March 8 — Andrew Gerhardt, Jessie Gerhardt to US Bank NA, S H Sommers Grand Heights LTS 32 33 BLK 4 $154,500. March 8 — Andrew Gerhardt, Jessie Gerhardt to US
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By NewsPress Now Marriage applications Zackary Lee Kanatzar, 24, Kansas City, Missouri, and Jordyn Destiney Kaiser, 25, St. Joseph. Abraham Ruiz Perez, 21, and Alejandra Herrejon Molina, 20, both of St. Joseph. Joseph Scott Herrington Jr., 18, and Alia Louise Hadsall, 17, both of St. Joseph. Santos Manuel Acevedo Benitez, 43, and Veronica Villegas, 33,
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By Kirsten Stokes It’s easy to dream about starting your own business but the reality of actually doing it is a wake-up call, local entrepreneurs say. While many have worked in their industries already or dabbled in the business as a side gig, committing to go all in as a main source of revenue is
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By NewsPress Now Arrests reported from March 5 to March 11 MC Machusy, 29, 1401 N. 36th Terr., warrants for resisting arrest, leaving the scene of an accident, driving while suspended/revoked, DWI/DUI and failure to appear in court. Samantha Marie Wheller, 31, no address provided, warrant for failure to appear in court. Gerald Benjamin Cole,
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By NewsPress Now Thefts reported from Jan. 28 to March 10 1209 S. 18th St., items stolen at highway/road/alley. 2234 W. Circle Dr., vehicle theft at residence/home. 606 E. Missouri Ave., burglary at residence/home. 5604 S. 1st St., items stolen at highway/road/alley. 6042 Meade St., vehicle theft at residence/home. 3114 Olive St., items stolen at
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By NewsPress Now Candidates for the St. Joseph Board of Education will attend a forum organized next week by the Northwest Missouri Republican Club. The moderated event, which all of the candidates have agreed to participate in, will be held Thursday, March 21, at Bandanas Bar-B-Q, 4225 Frederick Ave. The social hour begins at 5:30
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By Jenna Wilson District leaders, teachers and committee members gathered Thursday to consider proposals to increase teacher salaries in the hopes of improving overall staff recruitment and retention. The proposals discussed at Thursday’s recruit and retain committee meeting will be presented to the St. Joseph Board of Education on Monday, March 18. Along with levy
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By Cameron Montemayor A historic overhaul of St Joseph’s aging water pipe system spanning nearly 700 miles is now well underway across the area as local crews continued work on two high-priority areas on Thursday. Close to 100 service workers from Missouri American Water and local contractors were on the ground working throughout St. Joseph
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By NewsPress Now EXP Gaming Lounge announced on social media Thursday that it will be closing its doors in April. “We are very sorry to our amazing customers,” the post said. “Unfortunately, we are no longer in a position to keep our doors open.” The store, located at 1401 S. Belt Highway, thanked its customers
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By Marcus Clem With a proposal for a four-day week not making the grade, it’s back to the drawing board for school officials trying to attract and retain teachers in a challenging environment. The first quarter of the year is important for leaders in the St. Joseph School District. Decisions get made on issues like
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By Harry Loomis Wednesday night’s severe weather didn’t hit St. Joseph as hard as other towns in the area, but hail damage still caused issues for many. Many reports of hail-related damage came out Thursday, whether it was to cars or roofs. This is the first instance of severe weather in 2024 and will likely
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By Marcus Clem For two years now, Missouri has allowed the donation of money for private school education so as to earn dollar-for-dollar breaks on taxation, and a state official promoted this program on Thursday. State Treasurer Vivek Malek visited St. Joseph Christian School to that end. He assumed office in January 2023, and in
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By Ashley Luthans Whether it was with math or dessert, residents across the area enjoyed Pi Day on Thursday. In the St. Joseph area, community members can find homemade pies at multiple restaurants and bakeries. Jillian Parisoff is the owner of B&B Runway Café at 100 NW Rosecrans Road, which is known for its homemade
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By Ashley Luthans A St. Joseph leader was one of 10 to receive a statewide Women of Achievement Award. Natalie Hawn, the president of the Chamber of Commerce in St. Joseph, was awarded the honor from Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe this year out of more than 500 women nominated from across the state. Hawn was
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By NewsPress Now Two of St. Joseph’s well-known buildings will be the focus of programs coming up in the next couple of weeks. Talks on the Shakespeare Chateau Bed and Breakfast and the Missouri Theater will take place at the Belt branch of Rolling Hills Library, 1904 N. Belt. At 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 19,
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By Harry Loomis Public schools across the nation have struggled with finding substitute teachers, and the St. Joseph School District is no exception. In Tuesday’s finance committee meeting for the SJSD, assistant superintendent Robert Sigrist noted that the costs for substitute teachers are up $330,000 this year. Despite this, the district is still struggling to
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By Jazmine Knight In the thick of the second semester, spring break is serving as more than just a week off from classes. It can be a mental health reset for struggling students. The “second-semester slump” refers to the drag and lack of motivation many experience at this time in the academic year. Struggles can
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