Demolition begins on Aquatic Park slides, lap pool in St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Demolition crews are moving forward on the removal of two longstanding and out-of-service features of the St. Joseph Aquatic Park.
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St. Joseph landfill nets over 145 tons during latest Fall Clean Sweep event
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — City officials reported a successful and largely routine week of waste disposal for this year’s Clean Sweep at the Sanitary Landfill, a big rebound for the facility after overcoming a year filled with capacity concerns.
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Council OKs study for Farleigh Terrace signal project, grant filing for John Lucas Park renovations
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — City officials are laying the groundwork for potential upgrades to a well-known Midtown park with the help of a $500,000 state grant on Monday’s City Council agenda, one of several agenda items including a traffic signal study for a busy Frederick Avenue intersection.
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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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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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St. Joseph announced as new host site for GLVC basketball championships starting in 2027
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph’s sports landscape is set to welcome a premier Division II basketball tournament to the Civic Arena for the first time beginning in 2027.
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Construction underway on $1.6 million Buchanan County Fairgrounds
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Contractors are officially plowing ahead on the highly anticipated home for future livestock showcases and events in Buchanan County.
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Demolition, reconstruction planned for City Hall north fountain and sidewalk
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Drivers and pedestrians traveling Downtown will see a prominent section of City Hall and Civic Center Park undergoing large renovations this fall.
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St. Joseph OKs final plat for new subdivision with 15 new homes in the works
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Construction of more than a dozen new single-family homes is set to move forward in St. Joseph following approval by City Councilmembers this week.
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St. Joseph plans upgrade to aging signage in advance of 2026 World Cup
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph tourism officials are planning a big refresh for many of the aging signs that have long guided visitors to the city’s biggest attractions.Â
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Chaddy’s Food Truck to set up shop in Buchanan County Courthouse this November
BUCHANAN COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Fans of a popular food truck in St. Joseph and Northwest Missouri will see its trademark comfort food served up in the Buchanan County Courthouse starting this fall.
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New fleet of SJPD vehicles, streets equipment and chicken regulations approved by City Council
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Residents could see a new fleet of top-of-the-line police vehicles rolled out if approved at tonight’s City Council meeting, as well as $1 million for large equipment upgrades for the Street Maintenance Division.
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Father-focused nonprofit to celebrate decade of service in Missouri
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A leading nonprofit in the Show-Me state is celebrating 10 years of responsible fatherhood efforts this October.
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Sidewalk reconstruction project kicks off at Joyce Raye Patterson Senior Center
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Local seniors will see new and improved pathways constructed for a popular activity center in Downtown St. Joseph.
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YMCA plans to break ground on $15.6 million aquatic center in spring 2026, open in 2027
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph YMCA officials provided an updated timeline on the anticipated kickoff for construction of new $15.6 indoor aquatic facility on North Village Drive.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Companies, businesses and vendors vying for city contracts will see an all-new system in place designed to modernize and streamline the city’s bidding process.
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St. Joseph fighter Katelyn Radtka announces jump to professional women’s boxing
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Professional boxing is set to welcome a local female fighter to the ranks for the first time this fall.
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New St. Joseph vet clinic set to open in January at North Shoppes
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The future of urgent care for local pet owners is moving toward the finish line in north St. Joseph.
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New Vietnamese restaurant ‘Phở and Bánh Mì’ set for grand opening in mid-October
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph residents can circle their calendars for the grand opening of one of the first true Vietnamese restaurants in the city.
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City maps out $1.5M upgrades to Fairview Golf Course after clearing hurdles
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph Parks and Recreation is setting the stage for long-awaited improvements to Fairview Golf Course after years of obstacles for one of the earliest scheduled parks tax projects.
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Missouri volunteers lend helping hand tagging monarch butterflies during fall migration
HOLT COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The prairies of Northwest Missouri were fluttering with activity as community scientists and residents gathered this past weekend to offer a helping hand with migrating monarch butterfly research efforts.
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Councilmembers Andrew Trout, Jason Eslinger and Michael Grimm to seek reelection in 2026
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Six of the eight sitting city councilmembers in St. Joseph have now signaled plans to seek reelection in 2026.
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MidCity Excellence launches new ‘Youth City’ program to inspire next generation of journalists
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A longstanding nonprofit in Midtown St. Joseph is taking its mission to new platforms by giving youth hands-on experience as multimedia journalists and content creators.
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Councilmembers Marty Novak, Madison Davis, Randy Schultz to seek reelection, newcomer Collin Clibon vies for at-large seat
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Three sitting City Councilmembers and one newcomer are planning to throw their hats into the ring for next year’s municipal election.
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St. Joseph Mayor John Josendale launches reelection bid for 2026
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph’s incumbent mayor has officially announced he will seek four more years in office come next year.
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City of St. Joseph hit by cyberattack, data potentially acquired in breach
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Multiple sources and documents obtained via public records requests indicate the city suffered a significant cyberattack in early June, an incident that crippled some services for an extended period of time and reportedly included an undisclosed ransomware demand.
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St. Joseph to honor Vietnam War vets with special Patriots Day tribute Sept. 11
ST. JOSEPH, MO. (News-Press NOW) — One local church will host a special gathering next Thursday to support veterans of the Vietnam War and hear firsthand experiences from prominent veterans.
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Cotillion for Achievement announces scholarship opportunities for Class of 2026
ST. JOSEPH, Mo (News-Press NOW) —Â Local high school students will have the opportunity to compete for prestigious and long held scholarships through Cotillion for Achievement, with applications now open.
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MoWest nursing ranked No. 1 program in the state of Missouri by top nursing website
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One of the top online websites for nursing is recognizing MoWest’s nursing program with the No. 1 rank in the state among more than 40 schools analyzed.
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City Council cancels next meeting for Sept. 15
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — City councilmembers will not convene for the next regularly scheduled meeting this September due to a statewide conference in St. Charles, Missouri.
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