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Central High School senior recognized as first recipient of 2026 Mic-O-Say scouting scholarship

January 14, 2026 12:59 pm Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A high school Eagle scout from St. Joseph was announced as the inaugural recipient of a new scholarship offered through the honorary “Mic-O-Say” tribal scouts organization in St. Joseph.

Former Platte County Commissioner announces bid for State Representative

January 14, 2026 1:22 pm Leah Rainwater

PLATTE COUNTY, Mo. (KQTV) — Former Platte County Commissioner John Elliott announced his candidacy for Missouri State Representative in District 13, seeking the seat vacated by Rep. Sean Pouche (R-Kansas City).

MoWest hosts first military suicide prevention training day

January 14, 2026 11:38 am Prajukta Ghosh

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Missouri Western State University hosted its first military suicide prevention training day to strengthen participants’ ability to identify risk factors and respond appropriately.

St. Joseph introduces new youth-led council at ‘Student in Government Day’

January 14, 2026 11:16 am TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The City of St. Joseph hosted its second Student in Government Day at emPowerU, after a successful first session in late 2025.

Performing Arts Association announces, honors recipients of Pat and Carroll Cathey Award

January 14, 2026 11:06 am Leah Rainwater

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The Performing Arts Association announced an award to honor Pat and the late Carroll Cathey with a new honor recognizing donors whose commitment to the arts goes far beyond financial support.

SJSD finance committee takes closer look at district financial audit

January 13, 2026 7:19 pm Prajukta Ghosh

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The St. Joseph School District’s finance committee met Tuesday to take another closer look at the district’s financial statement audit from KPM.

New bill aims to help law enforcement agencies crack down on vehicle thefts in Missouri

January 13, 2026 5:30 pm Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A Republican state senator is pushing for the creation of a new state commission and grant program designed to address vehicle theft prevention and support law enforcement efforts.

Justice Department sees no basis for civil rights probe in Minnesota ICE shooting, official says

January 13, 2026 4:56 pm Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department does not believe there is currently any basis to open a criminal civil rights investigation into the killing of a woman by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis, a top department official said Tuesday.

MoWest to host military suicide prevention training day for faculty, staff and counselors

January 13, 2026 5:08 pm Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Staff and faculty at Missouri Western State University will receive hands on training this week to strengthen their ability to recognize warning signs of suicide and respond appropriately.

AFL-CIO assists over 100K individuals through Adopt-A-Family program since inception

January 14, 2026 7:00 am Leah Rainwater

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The AFL-CIO Community Services said the 2025 Adopt-A-Family Christmas Program concluded, marking a momentous milestone.

Second Harvest receives $5K check from Ancient Order of Hibernians

January 13, 2026 6:22 pm Leah Rainwater, Daniel Byford

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — St. Joseph’s Chapter of the Ancient Order of Hibernians donated $5,000 Tuesday afternoon to help Second Harvest Community Food Bank.

Kansas City congressman condemns proposed DHS Detention Center as ICE vehicles are found in KC

January 13, 2026 2:48 pm Leah Rainwater

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KQTV) — U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) condemned the Department of Homeland Security’s reported plans to build an immigration detention center in Kansas City, Missouri, in a Tuesday news release.

Royals announce new dimensions for outfield wall at Kauffman Stadium

January 13, 2026 11:22 am Leah Rainwater

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KQTV) — The Kansas City Royals will move their outfield fence in by 8 to 10 feet, ESPN and MLB reported.

Reading volunteers, books sought by United Way for local programs

January 13, 2026 12:53 pm Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A leading nonprofit is encouraging the community to help connect elementary school students with a reading experience through a variety of upcoming programs.

New parking restrictions approved for Olive and Pacific Streets

January 13, 2026 12:01 pm TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The St. Joseph City Council passed an ordinance to prohibit parking along both Olive and Pacific Streets at its last meeting.

Federal government releases Missouri child care funding after review

January 13, 2026 11:49 am NPG Content Share

The federal government has released money for child care providers that had been held pending a closer review, the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education said Tuesday.

PBS weekend newscasts shut down due to funding cuts, replaced by single-topic programs

January 13, 2026 11:00 am Associated Press

(AP) — PBS will premiere separate programs on science and foreign affairs next weekend after shutting the doors on its Saturday and Sunday breaking newscasts because of the federal government’s cut of $1.1 billion in funding to public broadcasting.

Monday fire displaces three families

January 13, 2026 11:29 am TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The St. Joseph Fire Department responded to a fire Monday night on Edmond Street.

Campaign eyes ballot measure to prevent Missouri lawmakers from changing voter-approved initiatives

January 13, 2026 10:49 am Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A volunteer-led campaign in Missouri is pursuing a ballot initiative designed to prevent changes to the initiative petition process and ballot measures approved by voters.

Kehoe emphasizes public safety, elimination of income taxes, lower spending during State of the State

January 13, 2026 9:31 am NPG Content Share

Governor Mike Kehoe is set to deliver his 2026 State of the State address Tuesday afternoon inside the State Capitol.

New Missouri bill looks to prohibit credit scores from determining car insurance costs

January 12, 2026 4:17 pm Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Millions of Missourians could see changes in monthly car insurance payments pending the outcome of new legislation introduced this session.

St. Joseph United Way invites community to attend annual meeting in February

January 12, 2026 5:13 pm Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — United Way of Greater St. Joseph’s annual luncheon meeting is just around the corner.

‘Special opportunity:’ St. Joseph businesses pitch plans to market city as anticipation builds for World Cup

January 12, 2026 4:16 pm Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The 2026 FIFA World Cup in June is drawing closer and local businesses in St. Joseph are continuing to brainstorm ideas to market the town on a global scale.

Local businesses prepare for World Cup tourism with marketing workshop

January 12, 2026 4:10 pm TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Local businesses joined together Monday to discuss marketing for the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Kansas City.

SJSD Board of Education discusses reorganization, early childhood changes

January 12, 2026 3:11 pm Prajukta Ghosh

ST. JOSEPH, Mo (KQTV)– The St. Joseph School Board of Education is set to discuss the district’s reorganization plan and changes coming to its early childhood education programs at Monday’s meeting.

Monkeys are on the loose in St. Louis and AI is complicating efforts to capture them

January 12, 2026 1:51 pm Associated Press

(AP) — Multiple monkeys are on the loose in St. Louis, and AI-generated images are complicating the effort to find them.

MoDOT picks contractor to replace Gene Field Road bridge in St. Joseph

January 12, 2026 12:42 pm Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A Kansas City-based contractor has been selected to replace the Gene Field Road Bridge as project crews now prepare to kickoff construction as early as next week.

Proposed Missouri bill would require ICE agents to identify themselves if passed

January 12, 2026 11:16 am NPG Content Share

A Missouri bill could force Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in the state to identify themselves, if passed. The bill’s introduction follows a deadly shooting in Minneapolis involving an ICE agent and a civilian.

Poll: More Americans identify as political independents, new data shows

January 12, 2026 11:21 am Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans are increasingly rejecting the two major political parties, according to new polling.

DESE submits expense breakdown to federal government amid child care payment delays

January 12, 2026 11:06 am NPG Content Share

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and its Office of Childhood are working with federal officials as more than half of the state’s child care providers continue to wait for overdue payments.