Natalie Linthicum takes first place in regional spelling bee
Linthicum couldn’t contain her excitement after being declared the champion of the Northwest Missouri Regional Spelling Bee.
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United Way seeks volunteers for annual allocations process
The United Way of Greater St. Joseph is recruiting community members to help evaluate its partner agencies and decide how it invests campaign funds.
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Few applications submitted for senior property tax relief
The Senior Citizen Tax Credit Program, which opened on Monday, March 3, allows taxpayers over 62-years-old to apply for credits that cap future real property tax increases. Since Monday, about 200 applications have been filled out.
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Rotary spaghetti dinner set for Friday
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Residents can enjoy an Italian meal and support local initiatives at a fundraiser this Friday. Eastside Rotary’s 42nd Annual Spaghetti Dinner is offered from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 7, at Ashland United Methodist Church, 2711 Ashland Ave. The meal includes spaghetti with a homemade sauce, salad, bread
Continue ReadingYMCA, Rotary Club partner to launch anti-bullying program
In an effort to reduce bullying, several St. Joseph organizations are teaming up to create an anti-bullying program. The St. Joseph Downtown Rotary Club is giving the YMCA School Age Childcare Program a small grant to fund the anti-bullying program. “This is a pilot program to see if this is something the rotary group can
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Good Dads 2.0 program to launch in St. Joseph
A new non-profit organization for family men is coming to St. Joseph. “The Good Dads” is a father focused program that aims to help men improve and grow in all aspects of parenting. New members are placed in a 16-week course that provides fathers with parenting skills to foster a calm, dependable household. Qualities the
Continue ReadingPowerful storm bringing high winds, blowing snow
A potent spring storm system will continue to bring periods of rain late Tuesday evening before high winds and blowing snow develop into early Wednesday morning. Multiple alerts have been issued across the region as high winds are anticipated to result in scattered power outages, and blowing snow is likely to make travel treacherous. A
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School board candidate James Mrkvicka is ramping up community involvement
St. Joseph School Board candidate, James Mrkvicka talks about why he’s running for the board.
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Crash on south end results in serious injuries for pedestrian
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph emergency crews responded to a vehicle crash near Lake Avenue and King Hill Avenue Monday afternoon. Emergency crews responded to the scene, located at King Hill Mart and Liquor gas station after a person was run over by his vehicle. According to St. Joseph Police Department Sergeant
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Family seeking justice, fatal hit-and-run remains unsolved
A St. Joseph family is seeking justice after their family member, Jason Goldesberry, was killed in a hit-and-run accident along St. Joseph Avenue on December 1, 2024.
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Robidoux Row Museum opens for 2025 season
The Museum also welcomed new board members and volunteer staff in the new year. The group finished orientation last month to help them acclimate to their new roles.
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Severn, Danford appointed to Missouri Western board
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Two local men are joining the Missouri Western State University Board of Governors. Bill Severn, of Country Club and Thaddus “Dan” Danford of Kansas City, were appointed to the board by Gov. Mike Kehoe. Severn is an executive vice president for the News-Press and Gazette Company, where he has
Continue Reading Albers, Michalski appointed to Missouri Western board
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western State University’s Board of Governors has two new members Scott Albers of Country Club and Todd Michalski of St. Joseph have been added to the board by Gov. Mike Kehoe. Albers is the president of Public Refrigerated Warehousing at Nor-Am Cold Storage. He serves on the board of the
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Cook Road bridge scheduled for roadside work
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri Department of Transportation has scheduled some roadside work for the Cook Road bridge on Wednesday, March 5. According to MoDOT, Cook Road will be narrowed to one lane for roadside work on Wednesday. Workers will be securing rocks at the east side of the bridge, which were
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Shrek the Musical to be performed at the Missouri Theater this weekend
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Robidoux Resident Theatre of St. Joseph is entertaining the community once again this weekend with their production of Shrek the Musical.
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Missouri State Teachers Association hosts School Board candidate forum
Candidates (from left to right) Jennifer Kerns, Brian Kirk, Kim Miller, James Mrkvicka, Kenneth Reeder and Cassandra Veale participate in a Missouri State Teacher’s Association candidate forum at the Troester Media Center.
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Bulldogs advance to quarterfinals
GOWER, Mo — A third consecutive playoff game on its home floor served East Buchanan boys basketball well on Monday, as the Bulldogs are headed to the Class 3 quarterfinals following a 73-56 win over Lexington in sectionals. Off the heels of a 17-point third quarter comeback last Friday against rival Mid-Buchanan in the Class
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Firefighters respond to fire call on Southeast Moore Road
Emergency crews responded to a reported structure fire around 7 p.m. Thursday in St. Joseph. The stretch of Southeast Moore Road, near the intersection of State Route 371, was blocked off by the Buchanan County Sheriff’s officers. The St. Joseph Fire Department and local law enforcement were working the scene. When News-Press NOW arrived, no
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Multi-hazard storm system Tuesday and Wednesday
A potent spring storm system will track across the Mid-Missouri River Valley Tuesday and Wednesday, posing a risk for isolated severe thunderstorms, heavy rain, high winds, and a period of accumulating snowfall. The National Weather Service has issued multiple alerts across Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas ahead of the approaching system. A High Wind Warning
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Jails to be reimbursed at higher rate for housing inmates slated for state prisons
The Buchanan County Sheriff’s Department located at 501 Faraon St in St. Joseph
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Tiny home development services to begin in the spring
The city of St. Joseph and Community Action Partnership are addressing the rising homeless population with the addition of a tiny home village located at 2101 S. Eighth St.
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Proposed bill targets child sex trafficking
Voices of Courage Child Advocacy Center, an agency serving children and families throughout Northwest Missouri, supports recent legislation that aims to increase penalties for child trafficking.
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Drug seizure completed in Nodaway County
A drug seizure from area law enforcement agencies resulted in three people being taken into custody and charged with possession.
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Noyes Tennis Court resurfacing, animal shelter first reading on council agenda
A light pole stands near a tennis court at the Noyes Complex.
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Friends of Krug Park to receive award from Missouri Parks and Rec
Water shoots from a fountain at Krug Park lagoon on Sunday in St. Joseph.
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Charges filed in St. Joseph drug bust
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Three St. Joseph men face drug charges stemming from an investigation between two local law enforcement agencies. Officers with the Buchanan County Drug Strike Force and St. Joseph Police Department Street Crimes Unit served a search warrant at 2801 Angelique St. on Feb. 28, seizing cocaine, methamphetamine and more
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Lawmakers eye 12-year limit for mayor, school board and county seats
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — New legislation making its way through the Missouri Senate would establish limits on how long local elected officials can serve in office. If Senate Bill 193 ultimately becomes law, many elected offices, including mayor, school board members and every county officer could see a 12-year cap imposed on total time in
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Andrew County law enforcement training at courthouse
The Andrew County Sheriff’s Office, along with other law enforcement agencies within the county, are refreshing their training this afternoon. According to the Andrew County Sheriff’s Office, the training is scheduled at 1 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 7, at the Andrew County Courthouse. The Sheriff would like to advise the public that anything seen or
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SJFD still investigating early morning fire
Emergency crews battled a fire in the the 200 block of N. Eighth St. on Monday morning. The St. Joseph Fire Department was called to the scene at about 5 a.m. Officials said the fire was isolated to one apartment on the third floor of the apartment building and that the Red Cross will house
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City to proclaim June 6 as “Measly Mile Mafia Day”
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A local and world-renowned running group will receive a special honor for making St. Joseph the capital of “Running Streaks in the World” on Monday. Mayor John Josendale will officially sign a proclamation commemorating June, 6, 2025, as “Measly Mile Mafia Day” at Monday’s City Council meeting, the latest
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