By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Part of the fun of a Kentucky vacation is finding something truly unique to bring home. Here are some Kentucky-crafted holiday gift ideas that are easily shipped to loved ones so you can share your Kentucky experience. For those looking to satisfy a sweet tooth, one of Kentucky’s best-known delicacies is
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By Chris Fortune After closing nearly a decade ago, the Woodson building at 3510 Frederick Ave. will serve a new purpose. A developer is turning the building, which most recently housed the Colgan Alternative Resource Center nine years ago, into luxury apartments. Developer Doug Williams moved to St. Joseph from Oregon, and after running into
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By Jenna Wilson The city of St. Joseph and Community Action Partnership are continuing to address the rising homeless population with the addition of a tiny home village coming to the South Side. The property that sits at 2101 S. Eighth St. will be used as a housing development with 10 small homes on the
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By Chris Fortune A heated presidential battle is driving election security to the top of the ticket for voters and Buchanan County officials charged with making sure ballots are counted accurately. Tens of thousands of voters are expected to turn out on Tuesday, Nov. 5, for the general election in Buchanan County. Whether you’re voting
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By Jazmine Knight With the large influx of non-English speakers in the area, the St. Joseph School District has a free program designed to help that community. Through SJSD’s adult education program at the Keatley Center, adults at any level can learn English at no cost. “Some of them can speak to you. Some of
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By Cameron Montemayor Plans for a new and diverse public market in Downtown St. Joseph are rounding into form as project officials press ahead with the next steps of development. The St. Joseph City Council approved a grant agreement with the Chamber of Commerce this month to provide $60,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds
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By Ashley Luthans The lights are going up at a St. Joseph holiday favorite. Krug Park Drive closed to traffic starting on Nov. 1 as crews begin work on the 2024 Holiday Park. Jeff Atkins, assistant director of the parks department, asked the community for patience while workers set up the holiday extravaganza. “During this
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By Kendra Simpson A simple walk set for Friday afternoon aims to help make a world of a difference for those facing homelessness. The 13th annual Walk for the Homeless begins at 4:30 p.m. Friday next to the Downtown Health Center, 503 S. Sixth St. The walk is free to join, but participants can register and
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By NewsPress Now (NAPSI)—November is National Diabetes Month, when communities across the country spread awareness about diabetes. Did you know that at least 1 in 10 Americans has diabetes? That’s 38.4 million adults and children. Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too
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By NewsPress Now Marriage applications Matthew Gerard Aberer, 22, of St. Joseph, and Teresa Ann Drotar, 20, of Quincy, Illinois. Gorden Gene Wilbur, 44, and Jennifer Rene Vandeloo, 50, both of St. Joseph. Ricky Cecil James Jr, 47, and Kenah Deann Reed, 47, both of St. Joseph. Seojin An, 44, and Rebecca Kathleen Kirkle, 33,
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By NewsPress Now Deeds of trust reported from Oct. 24 to Oct. 30 Noah Green, Claire Green to HNB National Bank, Cambridge ADD LT 50 $300,000. Noah Green, Claire Green to HNB National Bank, Andrew County $103,000. Brian Hinton, Ronda Hinton to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc, Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Mr. Cooper, Pershing Place LT
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Each year, 500 to 1,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Because this progressive, chronic disorder is rare, it is often under-detected, causing delayed diagnosis with a potentially significant impact on people living with the disease. November is Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness Month. To raise awareness
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By NewsPress Now Thefts reported from Oct. 16 to Oct. 29 732 S 10th St., vehicle stolen from residence/home. 3109 Duncan St., items stolen from residence/home. 2501 Jules St., items stolen from residence/home. 1614 N 11th St., vehicle stolen from residence/home. 3302 S 35th St., items stolen from residence/home. 2308 Meadow Trl., items stolen from
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By NewsPress Now Arrests reported Oct. 16 to Oct. 29 Tyler Laray Davis, 30, 2902 Jules St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Rydell Carlos Rawls, 39, no address provided, warrant for failure to appear in court. Norman Ernest Butts, 44, no address provided, warrant for failure to appear in court. Joshua Javier Harper,
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By NewsUSA (NewsUSA) – We take X-rays for granted, but they were unknown until German physicist Wilhelm Roentgen discovered them 130 years ago. Today, they’re associated with detecting problems with bones, teeth, and more, but one of their most important uses is curing common skin cancer. More than 9,000 Americans each day are diagnosed with
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By Chris Fortune Anyone with an unused wheelchair, cane or walker has an opportunity to donate it to someone in need next month. Spine and Sport Physical Therapy is hosting a wheelchair drive for these items on behalf of Wheels for the World. Wheels for the World provides free wheelchairs to children in countries without
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By Chris Fortune Missouri Western State University is honoring local women in the Federal Reserve with a display next week. The college will present “Voices of Women in the Federal Reserve” in the Spratt Hall Atrium. The exhibit highlights the voices of current and former Missouri women from the two regional Federal Reserve banks in
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Murals aren’t just large-scale works of art — though they function all on their own to beautify public spaces. They also serve as powerful platforms for cultural expression and highlight the vibrancy of their communities. According to research from nonprofit Americans for the Arts, art in public spaces (like murals)
Continue ReadingBy Leah Rainwater Missouri’s U.S. Senate candidates met in a formal debate in St. Louis on Thursday night. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Missouri) is up for re-election and has held a seat in the U.S. Senate since 2019. Hawley’s opponent, Lucas Kunce is the Democratic challenger and is now taking a shot in politics after serving
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By Jazmine Knight Attendance within the St. Joseph School District is starting to look up. Ashly McGinnis, assistant superintendent of academic services, said numbers have significantly improved as students readjust from the impact of the COVID pandemic. In October of 2022, the district sat at 79.55% for attendance across all schools. A year later, the
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Respiratory illness season has officially begun. As the holidays approach and many spend more time indoors with loved ones, the risk of contracting common respiratory illnesses like flu, COVID-19, pneumonia and RSV will rise. But germs aren’t the only things spreading this fall and winter; many vaccine-related myths and misinformation
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By Leah Rainwater Taxpayers may be able to keep more money in their pockets during the 2025 tax year. The Internal Revenue Service came out with 2025 inflation adjustments for taxes on Oct. 22. Some key things to know about the adjustments are the increase in standard deductions for those filing single or married individuals
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By Chris Fortune With less than a week to go before Election Day, local voters are hopeful Americans across the country will accept the outcome of the Harris-Trump race regardless of who wins. The last presidential election was not without controversy. Over the last few years, judges have punished hundreds of rioters who stormed the
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By Jacob Meikel Missouri schools could hit the jackpot if voters legalize sports betting at the polls on Nov. 5, but some aren’t betting the farm just yet on how much money they could actually see. Missouri remains one of a dozen states where gambling on sports isn’t legal, with most of its neighbors, including
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By Leah Rainwater With a week until Election Day, two Republicans campaigning for statewide office stopped in St. Joseph Tuesday to make their case to voters. Missouri Treasurer Vivek Malek is running for election to keep his job after being appointed to the post by Gov. Mike Parson in 2023, and he was joined by
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By NewsPress Now It may be Halloween week but the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce already is looking ahead to Christmas and a popular holiday program. Local businesses that would like to be part of the annual Shop St. Joseph program can register now. Participating businesses give out tickets to customers that could be drawn
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By Chris Fortune A new Midtown restaurant is bringing Chinese and Mexican flavors under one roof. Moshu Shi Mama began serving Mexican food to customers at 2302 Mitchell Ave. a couple of weeks ago, but it began to fully live up to its Chimex title on Saturday when it started offering Chinese dishes. Co-owner Ivan
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Sponsored by The Quaker Oats Company Do you have pickleball fever? This popular sport has been making waves across the country. Not only is it great exercise, but pickleball is also a great way to meet new friends or spend time with old ones. Like any other sport, nutrition plays
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By Jazmine Knight The St. Joseph School Board had their hands full as they hosted several scheduled meetings on Oct. 28 On the agenda, the board voted on multiple actions regarding various construction projects and policy changes. The board selected DLR Group as their architectural firm for the proposed construction of a new high school.
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By Leah Rainwater An outbreak of illness involving a popular menu item at a fast-food giant is putting E.coli in the national spotlight. As of Oct. 25, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports there have been 75 total cases, 22 hospitalizations and one death related to E.coli believed to be linked to McDonald’s
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