Randy Travis coming to St. Joseph
A country music legend is set to visit in St. Joseph in September.
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Empty Bowls event supports hunger relief
A soup lunch event is helping make sure the bowls of those in need are filled in Northwest Missouri.
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SJSD School Board approves new administrators
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Amid end-of-year staffing changes, the St. Joseph School District Board of Education has approved the appointments of four new administrators. Tabitha Kieser will serve as the Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment, taking over from Stacia Studer. Kieser began her career with SJSD in 2012, and has spent time
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All Majors Career Fair benefits Missouri Western students
An event at Missouri Western State University is giving students a leg up on their future.
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Women serving justice in Buchanan County
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Many women have made their mark in the judiciary across the country, with three locals standing out as trailblazers who are breaking barriers in Buchanan County’s legal system. Michelle Davidson, Kate Schaefer, and Rebecca Spencer have worked to attain their current positions, achieving some history for women locally. Their
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Missouri bill aims to reinstate presidential primary, nixing caucuses
Could Missouri be ditching the caucus system after just one presidential election cycle?
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School Board candidate Ken Reeder ‘doesn’t quit’ when it comes to taxpayers
News-Press NOW’s Leah Rainwater, left, interviews SJSD School Board candidate Kenneth Reeder.
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News-Press NOW launches updated website
Dear viewers, As we debut a refreshed site, you will notice a new look to newspressnow.com today. While you will still find all the local news, weather and sports stories you’ve come to expect here, our team has worked to make our site easier to navigate and highlighted some of our most popular content. We also have
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SJSD Board of Education recognizes Benton Basketball players at March meeting
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District Board of Education gathered for its March meeting on Monday night. Numerous recognitions were in store for those in the district during the meeting, including congratulations for the Benton boys and girls basketball teams taking second place in their state competition over the weekend. Other recognitions consist of
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Two taken to hospital following three-vehicle crash
First responders worked the scene of a crash Monday evening at the intersection of South Belt Highway and Mitchell Avenue.
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Crews work the scene of a fire
The St. Joseph Fire Department responded to a fire in the area of Sixth and Atchison streets Monday night.
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Buchanan County jail population reaching pre-pandemic levels
Buchanan County jail inmate population is on the rise
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Group plans Downtown cleanup on Saturday
Volunteers are being asked to join an effort this weekend to clean up litter around the Downtown area.
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Author to bring message of kindness to Saturday library talk
The author of a children’s book focusing on kindness will be in St. Joseph this weekend for a special event.
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Women increasingly on the frontlines as first responders
During Women’s History Month, female police officers, paramedics and firefighters continue to break barriers by showcasing their strength in a male-dominated field.
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Missouri State Highway Patrol checking buses during spring break
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is checking all school buses in St. Joseph to make sure they are functioning properly.
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SJPD pursuit policy surrounding stolen vehicles
Police lights flash at the scene of a police incident near the Sinclair gas station at Frederick Avenue and North 25th Street on Wednesday in St. Joseph.
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Senate bill focusing on specialized courts for defendants with mental issues
A Missouri Senate bill would create specialized courts focused on providing an alternative for certain criminal defendants who are suffering from a mental health disorder.
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Sophisticated phone scam spoofs targeting the community
Buchanan County Sheriff Bill Puett works at his desk in his office. Recent scam attempts in Buchanan County have included people impersonating law enforcement and demanding money for arrest warrants they claim residents have, Puett said.
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Crash leaves two boys injured seriously
Two boys are in the hospital with serious injuries following a crash late Sunday north of Bethany, Missouri.
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Benton basketball finishes season with two second-place finishes
Benton senior Myles Bachali led the Cardinals in scoring in the Class 4 state championship game against Vashon with 14 points.
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Polar Plunge raises money for Special Olympics Missouri
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — On Saturday afternoon, St. Joseph residents gathered to plunge into polar waters for Special Olympics Missouri.
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Lady Cardinals to play for state championship
The Benton girls basketball team is headed to the Class 4 state championship game on Saturday.
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Simmons siblings to share big stage
Benton sophomore Jason Simmons said about his older sister Andrea, a senior on the girls basketball team at Benton: ‘I’m just really proud of her. I see all the hard work she puts in and it’s finally paying off.’
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Museum prepares for 165th anniversary of Pony Express Mail Service
On April 3, 1860, the first rider left St. Joseph, and nearly 165 years later, the enterprise is still being honored for its efforts to provide faster communication between the East and West.
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Country singer Parker McCollum to perform in St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Country singer Parker McCollum will visit St. Joseph for a show at the Civic Arena on Thursday, Oct. 9.
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Babe Cave brings new salon to Savannah
SAVANNAH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A new salon offering a variety of services is set to open in Savannah later this month.
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New Rosecrans terminal nearly complete
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — After completing construction of a new runway a year ago, Rosecrans Memorial Airport staff will soon move into a new terminal. St. Joseph city officials and community members toured the new terminal and event space earlier this week. ”That event went well, showcasing and highlighting the enhancements and improvements
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St. Joseph Museums receives grant to renovate Wyeth-Tootle Mansion
The museum received the grant from a foundation celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. It is a contribution that arrived at an opportune time following recent challenges, such as a failed sprinkler system valve that shut down a museum wing in May 2023.
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Volunteer opportunities available for retirees
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Young at Heart Resources and Give 5 are partnering to provide retirees with volunteer opportunities in the area.
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