By NewsPress Now A & M AMUSEMENTS 3414 S 22nd St No violations. BASKIN ROBBINS 2301 N Belt Highway No violations. BELT ENTERTAINMENT — BAR 210 N. Belt Highway Noncritical: The plumbing must be in good repair (warning). BELT ENTERTAINMENT — BISTRO 210 N. Belt Highway Critical: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils, wares must be
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By NewsPress Now Arrests reported from July 2 to July 8 Jessi Robert Norton, 41, 2220 Penn St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Brian Henri Steele, 65, 134 Countryside Ln., warrant for failure to appear in court. Jaden Ann Cox, 26, 1303 Missouri St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Katlyn Ann
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By NewsPress Now Thefts reported from June 28 to July 8 1125 N. 19th St., items stolen at residence/home. 901 S. 14th St., items stolen at residence/home. 215 E. Cherry St., items stolen at highway/road/alley. 4701 Hallbrook Dr., items stolen at bank/savings and loan. 4201 N. Belt Highway, items stolen at grocery/super market. 6020 Tennessee
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By Charles Christian Although there is no shortage of helpful nonprofit organizations in St. Joseph, many of these organizations in the area are struggling to find Spanish interpreters. United Way President Kylee Strough said that most nonprofits are meeting the growing need for Spanish-language interpreters by networking together. “Most of the time, we’re able to
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By Leah Rainwater A study from U.C. Berkeley recently found that 16 different metals were found in 30 types of tampons from 14 different brands, but one local health professional says more research needs to be done to determine the full extent of the risk. This is the first study done to investigate the contaminants
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By Jazmine Knight With the district’s long-range plan continuing to develop, a bond for the youth sports arenas could potentially stand in the way of it earning voter approval. While this may cause stress for taxpayers, district and city officials are looking to find the best path forward for voters. “We kind of talked about
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By Kendra Simpson You see them driving home from work, out on afternoon walks and posted all over social media. St. Joseph’s stray animal population grows every day and shows no sign of slowing down. The St. Joseph Animal Shelter takes in hundreds of cats and dogs every month. Surprisingly, about half of these animals
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By Jazmine Knight Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that his office will be demanding records from the St. Joseph School District’s Board of Education after “credible allegations” of illegal activity were brought to Bailey’s office. Bailey and his team will be investigating the violation of the Sunshine Law, state ballot-measure expenditure and state conflict
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By NewsPress Now Three people died and several others were injured in a two-vehicle crash that occurred just after midnight Thursday on Interstate-29. The crash occurred just south of the Dearborn exit when a 2017 Ford Edge was traveling north in the southbound lanes. The Edge struck a 2007 Honda Odyssey at the 29.4 mile
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) The excitement of a new school year unfolds each year when families flood the superstore aisles to buy classroom supplies, tape afterschool schedules on the fridge and organize carpools with friends. Common to each family is a desire for children to remain healthy, active and ready to learn. To prepare children
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) A new school year brings with it fresh opportunity, excitement, and, sometimes, anxiety for parents and students. Medical experts say that addressing health-related issues can help make for a stress-free back-to-school season. “Opening the lines of communication with your child and their physician to talk about nutrition, physical activity, and the
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) No matter the career path students pursue, writing and communication skills are essential to success. Whether a student identifies as a “math kid,” a “sports kid,” or even a “reading kid,” writing doesn’t always come naturally. Parents and teachers need to be creative in how they present writing, so students feel
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By Jazmine Knight After the St. Joseph School District announced a change in schedule for three elementary schools, parents had mixed reactions online, but some local families think the change won’t be too disruptive. Eugene Field and Parkway Elementary will now be in session from 8:45 a.m. to 3:50 p.m. Bessie Ellison Elementary will now
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By Ashley Luthans Due to the Cook Road Bridge rehabilitation project, Interstate 29 through St. Joseph will be closed for three days starting Tuesday next week. From 4 a.m. on Tuesday, July 16, to 4 a.m. on Friday, July 19, I-29 will be closed for construction as the Cook Road Bridge is redone. The Missouri
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By Leah Rainwater Pivotal Point, a transitional housing facility in St. Joseph, announced Rick Lipira as its new executive director on Wednesday morning. The facility is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering homeless individuals and families to achieve self-sufficiency. Pivotal Point uses a “good Samaritan model” when it comes to helping those in need. “We
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By Leah Rainwater Missouri’s primary election is set for Aug. 6, and voters will decide on an amendment that could affect child care facilities statewide. In May, Gov. Mike Parson signed to add two amendments to the ballot next month, including Amendment 1, or Senate Joint Resolution 26. If the amendment is approved by voters,
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By Ashley Luthans St. Joseph residents had a chance to be tourists for a day thanks to the Show Me St. Jo! Experience. Christian Mengel of the St. Joseph Convention and Visitors Bureau stressed the importance of events like this. “You don’t always get the guided tour of some of these places, and especially if
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By Kirsten Stokes The remains of the lost flight of Amelia Earhart are potentially a step closer to being recovered after a deep-sea researching team has possibly pinpointed the lost plane near Howland Island in the Pacific. Now, they’re bringing the findings to Atchison, Kansas. “Anytime you have an opportunity in a community our size
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By NewsPress Now Several Missouri bills became laws Tuesday after receiving approval from Gov. Mike Parson at a signing at the State Capitol in Jefferson City. Last year, a law was put into place that approves a property tax credit for seniors who are eligible for Social Security. Senate Bill 756 specifies the definition of
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By NewsPress Now Residents will be able to pick up welcome signs for the Chiefs on Thursday as training camp approaches. The free signs will be available for pick-up Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. or while supplies last at the Visitors Center at the East Hills Library. There is a limit of two
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By Charles Christian In a time of A.I. deep-fakes, election security concerns and instant access to both information and misinformation, we at News-Press Now are pledging our commitment to integrity in all of our election coverage. Recognizing that, according to national surveys, Americans have become more wary of election news coverage, we pledge the following:
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By Cameron Montemayor Major renovations to Krug Park are now clear for takeoff after city council members signed off on a multimillion-dollar project contract Monday, one of several items focused on heavily-utilized parks in St. Joseph. The city council unanimously approved a $11.7 million design-build contract with E.L. Crawford Construction, Inc., for the renovation of
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By NewsPress Now The St. Joseph School District announced Monday in an email to district families that three schools will have different start and end times for the 2024-25 academic year. Ellison, Field and Parkway elementary students will see changes to their schedule. Carden Park, Coleman, Edison, Ellison, Hosea, Lindbergh and Skaith will be in
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By Ashley Luthans Walgreens is set to close thousands of stores by 2027, raising questions about the future of physical pharmacies, but staff at one locally owned pharmacy feel confident in their business. Approximately 2,150 Walgreens storefronts will close in the next three years, according to Walgreens CEO Tim Wentworth. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, many
Continue Reading By NewsPress Now According to preliminary reports, the state office of the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported eight traffic fatalities and one drowning over the Fourth of July holiday period. Troopers also worked 10 boating accidents, which included seven injuries. The patrol also made 10 boating-while-intoxicated arrests. The drowning occurred on Stockton Lake, in southwest
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By NewsPress Now A new leader will be taking the reins of the St. Joseph Community Alliance this month. Tom Brand will start as director on July 29. He replaces Tama Wagner, who served for five years and left in April. Brand attended the University of Missouri and previously served as the executive director of
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By Charles Christian If you take a trip out to Rosecrans Memorial Airport, you might come across a 93-year-old man providing guidance to younger mechanics or newly-licensed pilots about how to do their jobs safely and effectively. Ralph Holaday has been working on all kinds of airplane engines for over 60 years. He works six
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By Kyle Schmidt Heat exhaustion is a big concern during the hot summers in Missouri, especially for construction crews and other workers who have to do their jobs outside in the heat. Above and Beyond Concrete worker Slade Hummer spoke about his crew and how they prepare. “Lots of breaks,” Hummer said. “Find shade, get
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By Leah Rainwater A longtime café employee is looking forward to the future after recently taking over the reins of 7th Street Café in Downtown, St. Joseph. New owner Brennon Calvin has been working at the café for four years and says owning a restaurant has always been one of his goals. “I’ve always been
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By Kyle Schmidt Hollywood’s visit to St. Joseph has left some residents starstruck and others in a state of shock. Joshua Brandon, director of the movie “25 Miles to Normal,” decided St. Joseph was the perfect spot to film this movie. When Brandon visited News-Press NOW, he explained why he loved this town. “The people,”
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