Crowd gathers for ‘No Kings’ protests
Protesters across the United States are gathering for “No Kings” rallies, including in St. Joseph.
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Second Harvest hosts ‘Fill the Van’ sites at local grocers
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — If you spot a Second Harvest Community Food Bank truck outside your local grocery store, you have a chance to help fight food insecurity in the St. Joseph and Savannah areas.
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Tickets on sale for Sports Commission HOF banquet
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Sports Commission announced that tickets for its annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony are now available.
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Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety opens grant funds to help reduce injuries and fatalities
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One Missouri program aims to help reduce injuries and fatalities on the road through grant funds.
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High Missouri gas prices could climb higher amid conflict in Middle East
According to gas prices on AAA, some Missouri counties are seeing lower prices at the pump than the national average.
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Air raid sirens sound cross Israel following an Iranian missile attack on the country
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s state news agency reported that Iran has fired hundreds of ballistic missiles toward Israel as part of its retaliation for Israel’s Friday attack on Iranian nuclear and military sites.
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Israel hits Iran’s nuclear program and military leadership in unprecedented strikes
(CNN) — Israel struck at the heart of Iran’s nuclear, missile and military complex early Friday, in an unprecedented attack that reportedly killed three of Iran’s most powerful figures and plunges the wider Middle East into dangerous new territory.
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United Cerebral Palsy and City of St. Joseph eye new partnership to offer job opportunities
A leading non-profit and the city are in discussions on a newfound partnership that would help provide a host of new seasonal and fulltime job opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities.
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Hawkfest kicks off its 2025 season
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One local music tradition is set to entertain residents throughout the weekend.
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Law enforcement urges parents to help keep juvenile crime low this summer
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — With students spending more time out of the classroom, the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging parents to help combat juvenile crime through open communication and early reporting.
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St. Joseph man seeks bone marrow transplant after cancer diagnosis
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Time is critical for 24-year-old Lionso Canchola of St. Joseph, who urgently needs a stem cell donor after being diagnosed with aggressive forms of cancer.
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St. Joseph Retro Con to feature multiple guests, famed Mortal Kombat artist
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In less than a day, St. Joseph is set to hold it’s first ever Retro Convention.
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Local legislators to discuss recent state session
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce will feature local elected delegates at its next Public Affairs Coffee at the end of the month.
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Tea, Tiaras and community involvement
ST. JOSEPH, MO (News-Press NOW) — In an effort to keep the community engaged, Alchemy Tea Co. hosted “Tea and Tiaras,” a special event for young girls in the area.
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Israel attacks Iran’s capital with explosions booming across Tehran
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel attacked Iran’s capital early Friday, with explosions booming across Tehran as Israel said it targeted nuclear and military sites.
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Local Venezuelan migrants demonstrate the power of faith and family
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The challenges of packing up a family in the middle of a war zone and starting a new life have inspired a local woman to write a book about her experiences.
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St. Joseph residents respond to Kehoe’s Executive Order on National Guard enforcement
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — On Thursday, Governor Mike Kehoe signed Executive Order 25-25 authorizing the Missouri National Guard to assist state and local law enforcement in response to rising concerns about public safety and border security.
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Governor Kehoe activates Missouri National Guard as a precautionary measure
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In response to immigration enforcement protests planned across Missouri, Governor Kehoe signed an executive order activating the Missouri National Guard as a precautionary measure.
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United Way calls for volunteers and books for reading programs
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — United Way is asking for volunteers to read with children this summer through the United Way Reading Adventure and for books to be given to children through different United Way programs.
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New Vietnamese restaurant ‘Phở and Bánh Mì’ coming to St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Local residents can add Vietnamese cuisine to their list of culinary destinations coming to St. Joseph in the near future.
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Senior property tax relief applications closing at end of June
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Eligible senior citizens have less than three weeks to take advantage of a program to freeze future increases in their real estate property taxes.
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Pokémon cards continue to be a scarce commodity
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Fans of the Pokémon card game have always dreamed of “catching them all”, but high demand for new sets and scalpers who seek to resell the card packs for more have made it hard to find any at all.
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Indoor golf simulator to celebrate grand opening
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Chamber of Commerce is helping one local business celebrate its grand opening.
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Local man arrested in Platte County
PLATTE CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A 34-year-old St. Joseph man is in the Platte County jail after being arrested in connection with two burglaries in a Platte City, Missouri, neighborhood.
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Man charged in fatal Platte County shooting
PLATTE CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A 34-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder in the January shooting death of a Platte City sports reporter.
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Missouri approves stadium aid for Kansas City Chiefs and Royals and disaster relief for St. Louis
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri lawmakers on Wednesday approved hundreds of millions of dollars of financial aid to try to persuade the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals to remain in the state and help the St. Louis area recover from a devastating tornado.
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MDC releases updated statement on future of Pigeon Hill shooting range, community reacts
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri Department of Conservation’s announcement of the indefinite closure of the Pigeon Hill shooting range has sparked controversy among community members.
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SJSD appoints two new administrators
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The appointments of two administrators for the 2025-26 academic year were approved by the St. Joseph School District Board of Education.
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Water bill increase now in effect for St. Joseph customers
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Customers in St. Joseph and surrounding communities will now see new and increased water rates reflected on their monthly bills following approval by state regulators in May.
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New Missouri law modernizes fireworks regulations for first time in over two decades
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) — A new law signed by Gov. Mike Kehoe on Tuesday includes sweeping public safety reforms, including updating the state’s outdated firework regulations.
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