By Associated Press HOUSTON | The shooter at a Texas megachurch on Sunday had a history of mental illness and brought their young son to the attack that was carried out using an AR-style rifle and ended in an exchange of gunfire with two off-duty officers, authorities said Monday. Houston police identified the shooter as
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By Marcus Clem A Kansas City-area school leader told the St. Joseph Board of Education on Monday that the four-day weekly class plan he installed last year has worked well. Superintendent Dale Herl, speaking via video conference from Jackson County, Missouri, gave a briefing on what the Independence School District has done since it dropped
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By Marcus Clem A Kansas City-area school leader told the St. Joseph Board of Education on Monday that the four-day weekly class plan he installed last year has worked well. Superintendent Dale Herl, speaking via video conference from Jackson County, Missouri, gave a briefing on what the Independence School District has done since it dropped
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By Charles Christian This Feb. 14, many Christians are faced with two very different commemorations on the same day. Valentine’s Day, celebrated on Feb. 14, coincides this year with the beginning of the season of Lent. Lent begins with a worship service called Ash Wednesday. Lent is a 40-day time of fasting, reflection and preparation
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By Marcus Clem St. Joseph public schools will not be holding class on Wednesday amid the championship parade to be held for the NFL Super Bowl LVIII victors, but classes will be held as normal elsewhere in the area. The St. Joseph School District explained the situation on Monday regarding the Kansas City Chiefs. Given
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By Marcus Clem St. Joseph public schools will not be holding class on Wednesday amid the championship parade to be held for the NFL Super Bowl LVIII victors, but classes will be held as normal elsewhere in the area. The St. Joseph School District explained the situation on Monday regarding the Kansas City Chiefs. Given
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By NewsPress Now St. Joseph’s hometown university will not be in normal operations on Wednesday to celebrate the NFL Super Bowl LVIII champion Kansas City Chiefs. Missouri Western State University’s campus will be closed in honor of the Chiefs, amid the official parade that is being organized by the Kansas City Sports Commission in Downtown
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By NewsPress Now St. Joseph’s hometown university will not be in normal operations on Wednesday to celebrate the NFL Super Bowl LVIII champion Kansas City Chiefs. Missouri Western State University’s campus will be closed in honor of the Chiefs, amid the official parade that is being organized by the Kansas City Sports Commission in Downtown
Continue ReadingBy Jazmine Knight Valentine’s Day is just days away, and local florists are encouraging people to not wait any longer to order flower arrangements for their significant other. Local flower shop owner Stacy Fisher says the Valentine’s Day surge has already begun. However, she and her team at Garden Gate Flowers have been preparing since
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By Jenna Wilson River Bluff Brewing partnered with St. Joseph’s Friends of the Animal Shelter to host its 2nd annual Puppy Bowl ahead of the Super Bowl game. The Animal Shelter is continuously looking to find forever homes for animals and hosting a puppy bowl on game day is one way to get community members
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By Harry Loomis Saturday morning, members of the Southside and Eastside Rotary Clubs met at Habitat for Humanity to build beds for children that don’t have one. The two clubs raised funds to be able to help out today. “We’re able to apply for a grant through our district that we can then match the
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By Charles Christian As people prepare for big gatherings filled with food and drinks, local stores are making sure these gatherings will be well-stocked. Two locally-owned stores have been preparing for weeks, adding personnel and decorating the stores to make things more accessible. Jeff Heitman, co-owner of Green Hills grocery stores, said between decorations, food
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By Cameron Montemayor Restaurant enthusiasts in St. Joseph can now add authentic Indian cuisine to their menu of culinary destinations. Clay Oven Indian Cuisine officially opened its doors for business Wednesday at 1209 N. Belt Highway in St. Joseph, making it one of the first authentic Indian restaurants to call St. Joseph home. “It’s not
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By Cameron Montemayor Restaurant enthusiasts in St. Joseph can now add authentic Indian cuisine to their menu of culinary destinations. Clay Oven Indian Cuisine officially opened its doors for business Wednesday at 1209 N. Belt Highway in St. Joseph, making it one of the first authentic Indian restaurants to call St. Joseph home. “It’s not
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By Marcus Clem A week of events has served to recognize the specialists who perform lifesaving work in school buildings with a sense of compassion and responsiveness that is sometimes in dire need. National School Counseling Week honors the work school counselors do to respond to students in distress that can be attributed to incidents
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By Harry Loomis Potholes and a deteriorating layer of concrete beneath the pavement have brought on extensive repairs to Gene Field Road between Woodbine Road and the Belt Highway. “The base of that road is bad in some spots,” said Abe Forney, director of St. Joseph Public Works and Transportation. “That’s why you see those
Continue ReadingBy Kyle Schmidt The Sound of Speed Airshow will make its return to St. Joseph on Sept. 14 and 15 at Rosecrans Memorial Airport. The show will have many acts, with a highly anticipated United States Air Force Thunderbirds appearance. “The F-16 that the Thunderbirds are currently flying, they are going to take it up
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By NewsPress Now Marriage application Byron Kevin McCune, 48, and Monchanok Hitchcock, 41, both of St. Joseph. Mathew Davis-James Pritchett, 31, and Tara Nicole Armstrong, 35, both of St. Joseph. Arley Ocampo Sarduy, 30, and Odalys Dayanna Leyva Ojeda, 27, both of St. Joseph. Miguel Adel Bueno Depestre, 29, and Paula Bertha Padilla Villegas, 46,
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By NewsPress Now Arrests reported from Jan. 30 to Feb. 5 Alayna Marie Berry, 31, 2801 Doniphan Ave., city charge for DWI/DUI. Erik Leneil Lawhon, 37, 610 Thompson St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Benjamen Alan Sherlock, 38, warrant for failure to appear in court. Aaron Bradley Osborn, 40, no address provided, city
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By NewsPress Now Thefts reported from Jan. 9 to Feb. 4 1612 Frederick Ave., items stolen. 1325 S. Belt Highway, items stolen at convenience store. 111 W. Linn St., items stolen at residence/home. 2725 S. 21st St., items stolen. 6601 Brown St., vehicle theft at highway/road/alley. 913 Vine St., items stolen at residence/home. 1015 Ridenbaugh
Continue ReadingBy Jazmine Knight In honor of National Boy Scouts Day, local Scouts leaders are highlighting the fun activities and lifelong skills that the organization can provide. Boy Scouts of America is celebrating 114 years in 2024. In St. Joseph, Boy Scouts presents opportunities to learn about future careers, give back to the community and build
Continue ReadingBy Jazmine Knight In a town rich with African American entrepreneurs, entertainers, inventors and political leaders, celebrating Black History Month is key to highlighting stories that otherwise might go unknown, local community leaders say. Loes Hedge, a Black Archives Museum committee member, said history taught through textbooks can leave out the experiences of many, including
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By Chris Fortune A decision to dredge Lake Contrary may ultimately rest in the hands of voters this year. The Buchanan County commissioners met with Fritz Ambrozi, a managing member of Ambrozi Contracting, on Thursday to discuss the project and a possible timeline. Ambrozi Contracting serves in a consulting and advisory role, but they do
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By Charles Christian This Feb. 14, many Christians are faced with two very different commemorations on the same day. Valentine’s Day, celebrated on Feb. 14, coincides this year with the beginning of the season of Lent. Lent begins with a worship service called Ash Wednesday. Lent is a 40-day time of fasting, reflection and preparation
Continue ReadingBy Associated Press Tens of thousands of Americans are hospitalized with COVID-19 every week. Thousands die from it every month. And yet, an antiviral treatment proven to lessen the chances of severe outcomes is going underused. The drug, Paxlovid, is lauded by experts as a powerful tool that can prevent hospitalization and death from COVID-19.
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By Associated Press For cancer patients, the harsh side effects of powerful drugs have long been the trade-off for living longer. Now, patients and doctors are questioning whether all that suffering is necessary. They’ve ignited a movement to radically change how new cancer drugs are tested, with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration urging drugmakers
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By NewsPress Now ALDI 4132 N. Belt Highway No violations. Aldi’s 3201 S. Belt Highway No violations. APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL 4004 Frederick Ave. Noncritical: No hot water (at least 110 degrees) at the hand sink (warning). Dirty non-food contact surface. BENTON CLUB 402 N. 7th St. Critical: Foods held overnight or removed from the original
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By Chris Fortune Donors honored the life of a Savannah teen who died from cancer and touched the lives of many in the area. The American Red Cross has teamed up with Will Walker’s family to set up blood drives in memory of him for three years. The Wednesday drive was held on what would
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By Cameron Montemayor Amid an emotional rollercoaster for her family almost nine years ago, St. Joseph native Cristin Rogers remembers searching through countless books to find the perfect one to comfort her 18-month-old daughter Charlotte. After months of eagerly awaiting the arrival of her new baby sister Tilly, Charlotte was confused when her sister wasn’t
Continue ReadingBy Jazmine Knight InterServ will soon be putting the finishing touches on a youth center in St. Joseph with the help of Nestle Purina. InterServ is currently in the process of renovating the building at 228 Cherokee St. The $25,000 check from Nestle Purina will allow InterServ to complete the project. Projected to open March
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