Carter Ostermiller, Author at News-Press NOW

MoWest announces 2025 Alumni Award winners

September 20, 2025 10:00 am Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western State University will be hosting its 43rd Annual Alumni Awards banquet to celebrate its 2025 Alumni Award winners.

Health Department announces flu vaccines availability

September 19, 2025 1:55 pm Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Flu season is right around the corner, and the St. Joseph Health Department has now made the influenza immunizations available.

Women’s Expo comes to St. Joseph

September 17, 2025 6:00 pm Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph’s Civic Arena will play host its first-ever Women’s Expo.

St. Joseph man restores St. Patrick’s Cathedral sign

September 16, 2025 5:30 pm Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One local man is working to preserve a family legacy.

IT professional gives expert tips for cybersecurity

September 15, 2025 11:55 am Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Via public records requests from News-Press NOW, it was indicated that the City of St. Joseph suffered a cyberattack that attacked local networks and exposed thousands of citizens’ data.

Northwest Health Services to expand into Downtown library

September 12, 2025 11:19 am Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Downtown St. Joseph Public Library building is undergoing renovations but not for the library, a new neighbor will be moving in.

St. Joseph Reads launches WE READ 2025

September 11, 2025 11:52 am Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph Reads is launching its second annual community read, “WE READ 2025,” at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 13th at The Story Collective.

AFL-CIO ‘Diaper Depot’ provides supplies to local families

September 10, 2025 6:56 pm Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The AFL-CIO’s is highlighting its Diaper Depot program to connect families in need with services, programs and resources.

Second Harvest takes part in Hunger Action Month

September 9, 2025 11:11 am Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — September is known as National Hunger Action Month, and Second Harvest is working to bring awareness to the nationwide campaign.

Experts weigh in on public transportation safety

September 8, 2025 1:47 pm Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Planes, trains and buses are standard public transportation methods that are used every day. But utilizing these methods of transportation may mean amping up public protection.

SJSD provides update on high school turf installments

September 5, 2025 12:00 pm Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In February of this year, crews began installing turf on all three high school football fields, a project that was supposed to be finished before the start of the school year and football season.

St. Joseph bars prepare for the Chiefs season

September 4, 2025 4:20 pm Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Kansas City Chiefs will play in São Paulo, Brazil and face the Los Angeles Chargers on Friday to kick off their 2025 season.

City prepares for October Clean Sweep Program

September 3, 2025 11:34 am Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The City of St. Joseph’s Clean Sweep program is back after a cancellation last April, starting this first week of October.

Films, movie theaters face challenges

September 2, 2025 12:04 pm Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — This past summer, movie theaters around the world featured big films such as ‘Superman’ and ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ but struggled to bring in crowds.

SJPD shares safety protocols when responding to dangerous calls

August 30, 2025 11:00 am Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Earlier this year, an officer-involved shooting took place in St. Joseph, which resulted in one suspect dead in the dangerous encounter.

St. Joseph Community Alliance discusses community branding

August 26, 2025 5:58 pm Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In a meeting on Tuesday, the St. Joseph Community Alliance discussed community branding efforts.

Mail-in voter ballots in question

August 25, 2025 12:00 pm Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — On Aug. 18, President Trump announced on Truth Social his plan to end mail-in ballots.

St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce hosts career fair

August 25, 2025 11:38 am Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph residents in search of a job are in luck.

New school year, new school lunches

August 21, 2025 10:55 am Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Every kid looks forward to lunchtime in school, and during a time for students to fuel their bodies, it’s important to fill plates with healthy food options.

Executive Director of the St. Joseph Safety and Health Council discusses child safety

August 20, 2025 4:22 pm Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — This past week in St. Joseph, a young juvenile, Athesius Warden, left home, and his whereabouts were unknown. Thankfully, Warden was found and safe.

Edison Elementary students excited to be back at school

August 19, 2025 12:07 pm Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Tuesday morning, students around St. Joseph returned to the classrooms after a long summer.

‘Puttin’ For Mutts’ Golf Tournament to benefit FOTAS

August 18, 2025 1:46 pm Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A fundraiser to benefit the Friends of the Animal Shelter will have residents “Puttin’ for Mutts”.

Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office warns of new scam

August 15, 2025 1:51 pm Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office is warning against scammers targeting St. Joseph residents, claiming to be deputies or police officers.

Recognizing black-owned businesses in St. Joseph

August 13, 2025 5:33 pm Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — August is the month to recognize black businesses and how they contribute to our community.

Cerebral Palsy couple seeks more handicap accessibility in local parks

August 12, 2025 5:04 pm Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The summer is a perfect time to go around and enjoy local parks.

Despite preseason opener loss, Chiefs fans share which players they had eyes on

August 11, 2025 5:23 pm Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A three-point loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday didn’t stop the Red Kingdom from showing out to support their favorite football team.

The ‘most important meal of the day’ will make you pay

August 8, 2025 6:17 pm Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — There is no better way to start your day with a nice cup of coffee and some breakfast, but what happens when you’re hungry and so is your wallet?

Sandra Hemme sues City of St. Joseph and Police officers

August 7, 2025 5:41 pm Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A Missouri woman is suing the City of St. Joseph and St. Joseph Police officers after spending 43 years in prison on a wrongful conviction.

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