High school organization hosts blood drive
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â Area donors were able to donate blood at an annual FFA blood drive Monday at Savannah High School.
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Chamber opens annual holiday shop local program sign-ups
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce’s Shop St. Joseph Holiday Program is just around the corner and businesses can now sign up to participate.
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Local museum shares history of Native Americans on Indigenous Peoples’ Day
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â Every second Monday in October, the United States celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
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Columbia College launches tuition program for military students amid government shutdown
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) — As the federal government shutdown nears the two-week mark, Columbia College is stepping in to support military students by launching a tuition assistance program.
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Cole County judge sides with Ryan Ferguson, awards additional $1.3 million
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) — A Cole County judge ruled last week that a Columbia native, whose murder conviction was overturned, is owed an extra $1.3 million in his lawsuit against two insurance companies.
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Fire investigator provides update on Friday’s residential structure fire
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Fire Department is working the scene of a structure fire Friday evening on North 24th Street.
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Kris and Kates is set to close for the season on Sunday
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Kris and Kate’s ice cream parlor is wrapping up the season for this year on Oct. 12, Sunday. With colder weather on the way, the team will be taking a break until next summer — when the pink cone will be back serving up your favorite treats once again.
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The Lucky Tiger celebrates reopening with sale and fresh fall finds
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A longtime favorite for vintage fashion lovers is celebrating a milestone, and a comeback.
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Week 7 High School Football Matchups
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Week 7 of high school football saw some dominating wins and big losses for teams from around the area.
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New nonprofit emphasizes dignity for those in need
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A new nonprofit in St. Joseph is partnering with other local organizations to provide resources for those in need of support.
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Court of Appeals coming to MoWest
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Area residents will get a unique opportunity to see the legal system in action at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph.
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Local group forms committee to challenge two-high school model
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — We the People 3 Schools is a new political action committee (PAC) raising concerns about a key part in the St. Joseph School District’s long-range plan.
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Goats launch partnership giveaway for local businesses
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph Goats Arena Football is giving local businesses a chance to win big and join the team’s growing community of supporters.
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Library to host night of horror movie trivia
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) –The St. Joseph Public Library is hosting an upcoming Horror Trivia, presented by the Final Girl Book Club.
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Visitors bureau communications director wins state tourism award
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Christian Mengel, with the St. Joseph Convention and Visitors Bureau, was honored by the Missouri Division of Tourism for his work in the industry.
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New $5 million hotel and conference center in the works near South Belt Highway
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — City Councilmembers will take the first step toward approval of a new $5.1 million WoodSpring Suites hotel and conference center near South Belt Highway in St. Joseph.
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Conservation official provides update on Krug Park Lagoon algae bloom
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In late September, the public noticed over 50 fish floating belly up in the lagoon at Krug Park.
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Kiwanis Club of St. Joseph to host free self-defense workshop
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Kiwanis Club of St. Joseph is preparing for its 11th annual T.A.K.E. Defense class this weekend.
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One person sent to the hospital with injuries following crash
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A crash between an electric bicycle and a car Thursday afternoon sent one person to the hospital and temporarily blocked off one lane of traffic on King Hill Avenue.
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Riverside Cyclones vs. Troy Trojans: The end of a rivalry (for now)
WATHENA, Ks. (News-Press NOW) — SportsZone’s Game of the Week features a Kansas rivalry matchup, that will come to a close at the end of the season.
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month highlights importance of routine exams
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — October is universally recognized Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a health campaign aimed at bringing attention to this specific form of cancer.
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Local law enforcement launches online sexual assault reporting tool
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â The Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office’s new ‘Seek Then Speak’ program has just been announced as a new online resource for sexual assault victims.
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Expert explains correlation between synthetic food dyes and behaviors in children
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â Finding healthy snacks for kids at your local grocery store is proven to be expensive and can come with some challenges.
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Persisterhood partners with ‘No Kings’ movement
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Persisterhood of St. Joseph is officially partnered with the “No Kings” movement and aims to coordinate peaceful protests in Northwest Missouri in conjunction with similar protests nationwide.
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Parker McCollum concert to bring crowd of fans to Downtown St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Downtown St. Joseph will be lively with fans of one well-known country singer.
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Ombudsman program aims to bring awareness to Residents Rights Month
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The rights of residents are always important for those in living facilities.
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Designer apartments, retail spaces coming to historic Felix Street building
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A piece of Downtown St. Joseph’s history is getting a modern makeover.
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Rare mountain lion sighting confirmed by MDC near St. Joseph
BUCHANAN COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri Department of Conservation confirmed a rare sighting of a mountain lion this September in Northwest Missouri near St. Joseph, one of just four confirmed sightings in the last four years of the elusive and shy cat in the region.
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MoWest opens new center for students to connect, work on projects Â
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western State University is gearing up to celebrate the opening of its new Student Collaboration Center.
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Safety officials remind drivers to be cautious of deer on roadways
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Area drivers may come across deer while traveling during peak months for activity, like October and November.
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