Westlake Ace Hardware collecting donations for Fan Drive
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — An annual fan drive created to provide relief in the summer heat to those in need is entering the final stretch.
Continue ReadingTop Stories
Women in charge: St. Joseph’s local shops and the women who run them
Schweetz Candy Co. is owned and operated by Wendy Lilly, who is also the Executive Director for the Downtown Association.
Continue Reading
Two injured in Daviess County crash
Two people were injured in a two-car Daviess County crash Wednesday. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the crash occurred around 12:21 p.m. on Missouri Route 6, just east of Missouri Route 190 and north of Jamesport. A 45-year-old Trenton, Missouri man rear-ended a 62-year-old Gallatin, Missouri woman stopped in traffic attempting to turn. An
Continue Reading
Elon Musk is leaving the Trump administration after criticizing president’s ‘big beautiful bill’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Elon Musk is leaving his government role as a top adviser to President Donald Trump after spearheading efforts to reduce and overhaul the federal bureaucracy. The billionaire entrepreneur posted Wednesday about his decision on X, his social media website. “As my scheduled time as a Special Government Employee comes to an end,
Continue Reading
Summer driving courses return to St. Joseph for teens
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The first session of teen summer driving courses in St. Joseph is set to begin next week.
Continue Reading
MWSU announces discontinuation of Track and Field programs
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In a Wednesday press release, Missouri Western State University announced the discontinuation of its men’s and women’s track and field programs.
Continue Reading
City of St. Joseph working to address derelict homes
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Local officials are working to tackle blight in St. Joseph by addressing abandoned and condemned homes.
Continue Reading
Judge ends pause on abortion regulations after Missouri Supreme Court decision
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) — Jackson County Judge Jerri Zhang issued an order vacating her previous rulings that allowed abortions to continue in Missouri.
Continue Reading
The Lucky Tiger closed for foreseeable future
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In an Instagram post, The Lucky Tiger thrifting store announced it will be closed due to unexpected circumstances. In the post it detailed being able to still hold items for a later date. News-Press NOW reached out to the owner of the Lucky Tiger, who has declined to comment
Continue Reading
MSHP preliminary reports indicate three fatalities over Memorial Day Weekend
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri State Highway Patrol released preliminary reports from the 2025 Memorial Day weekend counting period.
Continue Reading
Rape charges upgraded on local man
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A St. Joseph man accused of rape had his charges upgraded by the Buchanan County Prosecuting Attorney.
Continue Reading
Cardinals stung by Hornets in sectionals
Benton baseball’s quest for a second straight trip to the Class 4 quarterfinals was spoiled on Monday against an MEC foe it had become quite familiar with over the course of the season. The Cardinals met Chillicothe for the fourth time in 2025 in the Class 4 sectional round Tuesday night out at Missouri Western,
Continue Reading
One dead, two seriously injured after Country Club crash
One person is dead, and two are seriously injured after a crash in Country Club, Missouri Tuesday. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, the crash occurred around 3:36 p.m. on Business Loop 29, or U.S. 59 Highway, at John Glenn Road in Country Club. A 37-year-old St. Joseph woman driving south with
Continue Reading
Recognitions, repairs and planning at the May Board of Education meeting
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District Board of Education was packed with agenda items at the May 27 meeting, which started at 5:30 p.m.The meeting began with a full crowd due to the recognition of several key accomplishments by individuals and teams. Robidoux Middle School’s Cannon Holthaus was recognized for
Continue Reading
St. Joseph residents react to Governor Kehoe’s special session announcement
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Governor Mike Kehoe announced a special session for next week with goals to help families affected by recent severe weather and encourage economic development.
Continue Reading
Trump set to pardon reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley of fraud and tax evasion convictions
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House said Tuesday that President Donald Trump is set to pardon reality TV stars Julie and Todd Chrisley, the couple famous for “Chrisley Knows Best,” which followed their tightly knit family and extravagant lifestyle.
Continue Reading
City council considers sewer rates at work session
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph City Council is contemplating a plan that would keep increases to sewer rates at a modest level for the next several years.
Continue Reading
SJPD investigating Saturday night shooting incident
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Police Department responded to a reported shooting at 11:15 p.m. on Saturday, May 24 at Dollar General, located at 3323 St. Joseph Ave.
Continue Reading
Abortions canceled again in Missouri after ruling from state Supreme Court
By DAVID A. LIEB, HANNAH FINGERHUT and GEOFF MULVIHILL JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Planned Parenthood halted abortions in Missouri on Tuesday after the state’s top court ordered new rulings in the tumultuous legal saga over a ban that voters struck down last November. The state’s top court ruled that a district judge applied the
Continue Reading
Community leaves its mark on new Rolling Hills Library
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Rolling Hills Library is giving residents the opportunity to add their signatures to a steel beam that will be part of the new building set to open next spring.
Continue Reading
Mosaic hosts Cancer Survivor Day events
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Mosaic Life Care’s Cancer Care will celebrate life with cancer survivors and their loved ones during two different Cancer Survivor Day events.
Continue Reading
Mustangs host free fan fest prior to home opener
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In anticipation of its home opener, the St. Joseph Mustangs are hosting a Fan Fest event at Phil Welch Stadium.
Continue Reading
St. Joe FIT launches 2025 season
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The 2025 season of St. Joe FIT is in its 12th season and offers a free 10-week family-friendly program for anyone.
Continue Reading
RFK Jr. says Covid-19 shot will no longer be recommended for healthy children and pregnant women
(CNN) — US Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Tuesday said the Covid-19 vaccine will no longer be among the recommended vaccines for pregnant women and healthy children on the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s immunization schedule.
Continue Reading
Thousands of Missourians could lose food assistance under ‘big, beautiful bill’
Haley Swaino COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An estimated 14,000 Missourians ages 55-64 could lose their federal food benefits if changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program make it through the Senate. The U.S. House last week approved the “big, beatufil bill” which includes cuts to social program budgets such as Medicaid and SNAP, known commonly as
Continue Reading
Unanimous vote gives the green light for community indoor aquatic facility
St. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The city council voted 9-0-0 in favor of finalizing the funding agreement between the City of St. Joseph and the YMCA. The city will contribute $7,000,000 as well as $270,000 over the next 20 years toward ongoing operational costs. YMCA CEO Tammy Killin said she is excited and thankful.
Continue Reading
Governor Kehoe announces special session
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — During a press conference at the Missouri State Capitol, Governor Mike Kehoe announced he has issued an official call for a special session aiming to do a few different things.
Continue Reading
Wolverines rally late to beat Lions in sectionals
St. Joseph Christian looked like they were on the way to the quarterfinal round of the Class 2 state baseball tournament, until a late surge from Maysville brought the Lions season to an end. Monday afternoon, the two foes met again in the Class 2 sectional for a rematch of a tight contest earlier in
Continue Reading
Mustangs to host fan fest ahead of opening day
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Mustangs are set to hold a free fan event Tuesday, May 27 to build excitement for the season opener. The fan fest starts at 5:30 p.m. at Phil Welch Stadium, located at 2600 Southwest Parkway in St. Joseph. The event is open to the public. Guests
Continue Reading
Familiar local voice has book published
ST. JOSEPH, MO. (News-Press NOW) — For years, Tom Brand was a familiar voice across northwest Missouri, delivering early morning farm reports and weather updates on local radio.
Continue Reading