I-229 double decker replacement project to begin in spring 2028
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph residents will see the start of a new season and a new era for highway transportation when spring of 2028 rolls around.
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St. Joseph native, now Kerrville resident recalls deadly flooding: ‘It’s devastating’
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As heavy storms brought more than a summer’s worth of rain in one night to central Texas, less than 500 yards separated Traejun Johnson’s hillside apartment in Kerrville, Texas, from the rapidly surging Guadalupe River.
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July programs to celebrate St. Joseph’s architectural jewels head of centennial
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Residents will get a unique opportunity for an up-close and personal look at two of the city’s iconic landmarks this month.
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Interstate 229 resurfacing project delayed to July 21
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A monthslong resurfacing project originally scheduled to begin next week on Interstate 229 in St. Joseph has been pushed back.
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Missouri bans use of cellphones in schools with new state law
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Students across the Show-Me state will see sweeping new cell phone restrictions starting in the upcoming school year in K-12 classrooms, part of a new law signed Tuesday that includes exceptions for certain emergencies.
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Kingdom Coffee Roasting Co. to open new location in St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, MO (News-Press NOW) — Coffee lovers will notice a new aroma emanating from north St. Joseph, potentially just in time for pumpkin spice season this fall.
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Clay Oven Indian Cuisine re-opening Tuesday after temporary closure
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Local residents will soon be able to enjoy the taste of authentic Indian cuisine in St. Joseph once again.
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City Council approves bevy of landfill contracts as cell construction presses ahead
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — City Councilmembers took additional steps Monday to ensure timely completion of a critical new landfill cell following impacts from a recent storm in St. Joseph.Â
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St. Joseph taps Nathan Pare as new planning and community development director
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â City officials announced Tuesday that they have hired their next director of planning and community development.
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St. Joseph to launch new tax incentive program to boost rehab of historic and blighted homes
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Local property owners will soon have a new tool to assist with restoring blighted and historic homes, the latest move to address critical needs in St. Joseph’s housing market.
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City lays out plan of action to address goals and survey feedback
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — City leaders unveiled an extensive 12- to 18-month strategic plan of action for improving city services and addressing top priorities from a recent community survey, a plan that officials are confident will produce change. A packed room of city officials and department leaders met Tuesday afternoon for early but critical talks
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Los Compadres Mexican Restaurant opening second location in Downtown St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A local Mexican restaurant will soon be stirring up new flavors in the heart of Downtown St. Joseph.
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Joining the Force: Law Enforcement Academy graduates 23 new cadets
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — It was a special night for more than 20 cadets who saw months of intense training and determination through the Law Enforcement Academy finally culminate in graduation. Missouri Western State University played host to the latest Law Enforcement Academy graduation ceremony Friday night, an occasion that saw countless friends,
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North 22nd Street and Frederick intersection back open after signal upgrades
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Commuters will see a heavily-traffic intersection now back open and fully operational after close to two months of work to repair traffic signals.
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UM Board of Curators amends transfer policy, approves FY26 budget
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The University of Missouri System Board of Curators met at the St. Joseph Country Club ballroom on Thursday to attend to a wide variety of subjects affecting the state of Missouri as a whole.
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‘It’s gonna move quickly’: City plans action in wake of survey results, pinpoints code enforcement
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — City leaders are preparing immediate action in the wake of results from a wide-ranging city survey distributed to residents this year, with code enforcement, streets and police services topping the list of priorities to address.
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Fee increases planned for REC Center, Remington Nature CenterÂ
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Local residents will notice an increase in admission fees at two well known community facilities starting next week.Â
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City hopes to break ground this fall on new Hyde pool, Northside Splash Park
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â St. Joseph is ready to make the plunge on construction of two new aquatic facilities in the north and south end, a highly-anticipated boost for the city’s long-term pool landscape.
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City Council approves landfill, sewer rate increases
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Residents will see higher sewer rates starting next week in addition to future increases in landfill dumping fees following approval by City Councilmembers this evening.
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New possibilities eyed for revamped Downtown buildings, including former YMCA
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Local realtors are envisioning a wide range of new possibilities for a pair of retooled Downtown buildings long known for food and recreational activities.
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Camp Geiger debuts all-new invention scouts program, one of the first in the nation
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Scouts from St. Joseph and more than a dozen states became some of the first in the nation to participate in an all-new STEM-based invention program launched in St. Joseph.
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NFL announces Chiefs Training Camp to start July 21 in St. Joe
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Kansas City Chiefs fans got a much-anticipated announcement on the official start of Chiefs Training Camp in St. Joseph.
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Clay Oven Indian Cuisine temporarily closed for repairs
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A popular Indian restaurant in St. Joseph will be temporarily closed for the next few days due to minor damage from a fire sprinkler that went off Tuesday.
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St. Joseph breaks ground on long-awaited new animal shelter on South Belt Highway
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Crowds of eager residents gathered Tuesday to witness the start of a much-anticipated project to bring a new animal shelter to St. Joseph.
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As sewer hike looms, St. Joseph re-envisions long-term plan to address mandates
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Over the last 25 years, St. Joseph sewer rates have risen by more than 400%, a substantial increase fueled by more than half a billion dollars in mandated improvements to address regulations and prevent sewage overflows into the Missouri River.
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Residents celebrate new sculpture for Harris-Kemper Butterfly Garden
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â Local residents welcomed a new and shiny addition to the Harris-Kemper Historic District and its community Butterfly Garden as part of a celebratory event in St. Joseph.
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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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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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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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Maryville names Heiland as new city manager
MARYVILLE, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Maryville’s top administrator will officially remove the ‘interim’ from his title moving forward.
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