Missouri hunters still encouraged to take precautions amid bird flu
Snow geese fly at Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge in December in Holt County, Missouri.
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St. Joseph man found guilty in methamphetamine trafficking case
A Buchanan County jury returned a guilty verdict for a St. Joseph man on Friday for second-degree trafficking of methamphetamine. In the case State of Missouri v. Paul David Chaney, the Buchanan County jury was selected on Thursday, Feb. 27, and on Friday, Feb. 28, the jury found Chaney guilty of possessing over 450 grams
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Law enforcement investigates double homicide, child abduction in Riverside, Missouri
The Platte County, Missouri, Sheriff’s Office, alongside the Riverside, Missouri, Police Department, are investigating a double homicide and child abduction from late Thursday evening. According to a media release sent to News-Press NOW from the Platte County Sheriff’s Office’s Captain Jeffrey Shanks at 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 28: The first murder was around 11:15
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City phone upgrades, emergency line remains intact
The City of St. Joseph is upgrading its communication on Monday. The City wrote that the phone systems throughout all city facilities are being upgraded on Monday, March 3, which may impact residents who may be contacting the city. The only line remaining untouched is 911. The City shared that all upgrades should be completed
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Construction on Alabama/Route 59 project to kick off in late March
Vehicles drive along the intersection of U.S. Route 59 on a bright and sunny day in August in South, St. Joseph.
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Chili Challenge raises $130,000
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A weekend chili competition is paying off for one local agency. UCP’s Heart of America Chili Challenge, which was held on Sunday, raised $130,000. Agency leaders said the annual event is UCP’s only fundraiser and the money raised supports services for local children and adults with disabilities. Winners were announced
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Traffic impacts announced with Route 59/Alabama St. project set for March 18
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — South Side residents and area travelers will see construction begin on March 18 on a multi-year project to reshape the intersection of Route 59 and Alabama Street. The first stage of the large-scale $8.3 million project is officially scheduled to begin on Tuesday, March 18, according to the Missouri Department of
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New protein manufacturing facility eyed for south St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — St. Joseph could see an infusion of nearly 140 new jobs if city leaders agree to a contract to build a new protein manufacturing facility in the south end. Pending City Council approval, the city will enter into a contract with Nortian Foodtech, LLC., to construct the manufacturing facility on a
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Missouri Democratic Party protests at City Hall
Protestors crowded St. Joseph’s City Hall Saturday afternoon for pride as part of a statewide effort led by the Missouri Democratic Party LGBTQ+ Caucus.
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Pickett Elementary students ‘brewing big business’ opportunities
Sixth grade students at Pickett Elementary learn what it means to run a business by working in different positions at ‘Mo and Finn’s Coffee Shop’.
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Accident at U.S. Route 36 west toward North Belt Highway
Law enforcement agencies responded to an accident on U.S. Route 36 going west toward North Belt Highway in St. Joseph on Friday evening around 4:21 p.m.
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SJSD enters into an agreement with the Missouri Ethics Commission
The St. Joseph School District has entered into an agreement with the Missouri Ethics Commission regarding the use of a district email for a ballot measure. An email was sent to staff members regarding an April 2024 bond issue, where the email was used to communicate about committee meetings. To resolve the issue, SJSD will
Continue Reading Chamber breakfast to feature school board candidates
Candidates running for the two open seats on the St. Joseph School District Board of Education will speak at a Chamber of Commerce event later this month. The chamber will host its next Public Affairs Coffee event at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 12, at Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center, 1201 N. Woodbine Road.
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Food trucks welcome customers during warmer weather
Mobile eateries are welcoming the arrival of warmer weather and sunshine as spring approaches.
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Construction on new Rolling Hills Library begins
Development on the new Rolling Hills Library is underway to replace the current St. Joseph branch located off of the North Belt Highway. Work on the nearly four-acre plot of land began in January.
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Pershing does 100 acts of kindness for community
Pershing students learned empathy and compassion for others when they helped serve food at the Open Door Food Kitchen.
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Mobile clinic offers free breast & cervical cancer screenings
Heart to Heart International provided two disaster response vehicles for free breast and cervical cancer screenings.
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See St. Joseph: warm weather and hot events
Many contestants of the annual Chili Cookoff have participated for several years prior and enjoyed showing off their numerous trophies.
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Comprehensive data shows infants in need of childcare
Child Care aware of Missouri (CCAMO), an organization dedicated to evaluating childcare supply for nearly 25 years, shares the newest care report for Missouri and Buchanan County. Based out of St. Louis, Missouri, the non-profit is focused on comprehensive data of early childhood educational systems. This specific data report was used for the coalition Kids
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Suspect in double homicide, kidnapping reported dead
Media outlets are reporting that the suspect allegedly involved in the Friday morning a double homicide and child abduction from Riverside, Missouri, was killed by police. The Platte County, Missouri Sheriff’s Office originally issued an Amber Alert at 5:10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 28, for a five-year-old child. Guiliana Manning was abducted after the suspect
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Despite difficulties, local businesses finding their groove in St. Joseph
Owning a small local business in a market flooded with bigger chain competitors isn’t without its challenges, but St. Joseph entrepreneurs are showing they can be successful.
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United Way launches new program for volunteers
The United Way of Greater St. Joseph announced a new program to provide community members with volunteer opportunities.
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Southside Flea Market hosts grand opening
The Southside Flea Market held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday morning to celebrate its grand opening.
Continue Reading SJSD breaks down course offerings between high schools
(St. Joseph, Mo.) St. Joseph School District officials are taking a look at differences in course offerings at the city’s three public high schools. A supporting document presented during February’s school board meeting shows Central High School offers more courses, compared to Lafayette and Benton. SJSD High School Offerings Comparison 24-25 – Google SheetsDownload “The reason is
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Meteorological vs. astronomical spring
Many are eagerly anticipating the first day of spring, especially after the wave of warmth and sunshine this past week. Temperatures have risen by up to 75 degrees since last Friday when early morning lows bottomed out around 10 to 15 degrees below zero. The five-day stretch of afternoon 60s has melted even the largest
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2025 Apple Blossom parade has military theme
Members of the military will receive a shout out at the 2025 Apple Blossom Parade, which has “Salute” as its theme. The parade is set for Saturday, May 3, and will start at 9:30 a.m. at Noyes and Frederick before heading Downtown. Entries are now being accepted. “The theme this year celebrates all branches of our
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Outlook improves on landfill as task force reviews key developments
St. Joseph’s Landfill Task Force received promising news on the facility’s critical capacity situation and plans to prevent a soft closure. As of Sunday, Feb. 23, the landfill was at 46% — or roughly 8,300 to 8,500 tons — of its average monthly waste intake of 18,111 tons. City officials implemented a voluntary 30%
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SJSD responds to photo posted by staff member
St. Joseph School District officials said they are investigating and don’t condone the actions of a staff member in a photo circulating on social media. The photo posted by a St. Joseph School District custodial employee shows someone squatting over a President Donald Trump-themed Valentine’s Day box created by a student at Bessie Ellison Elementary School. In
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Recruitment and retention won’t change with two-high school model, SJSD says
With the St. Joseph School District preparing right-size schools in the coming years, the act won’t affect the recruitment and retention for staff. “It’s pretty safe to say that we will use every staff member that we have,” said Dr. Gabe Edgar, SJSD superintendent. “I know that there’s a lot of questions in the back of some
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Black Archives Hall of Fame inductees visit museum ahead of ceremony
The Davis brothers are among the group of people who will grace the wall of the St. Joseph Museum’s Black Archives Hall of Fame following the 2025 induction ceremony this Thursday night.
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