Kyle Schmidt, Author at News-Press NOW

Conservation official provides update on Krug Park Lagoon algae bloom

October 10, 2025 11:52 am Kyle Schmidt

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In late September, the public noticed over 50 fish floating belly up in the lagoon at Krug Park.

High school teen partially paralyzed in football game, surprised by dream college

October 8, 2025 12:39 pm Kyle Schmidt

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — 14-year-old Ju’Lius Byers suffered a life-changing injury in his first game as a freshman at Liberty High School.

Longtime Bearcat Radio broadcaster calls milestone game

October 4, 2025 11:15 am Kyle Schmidt

MARYVILLE, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The voice behind Bearcat Radio Network on KXCV/KRNW, John Coffey, announced his 500th consecutive football game on Saturday, Sept. 20, in Joplin, Mo.

Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri, Inc. welcomes three new board members

September 29, 2025 11:31 am Kyle Schmidt

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Lee Ann Blazer, Crystal Bupp and Cole Soptic have joined the Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri, Inc. board of directors.

The Wizard of Oz Coffee Crawl set for Saturday

September 29, 2025 11:23 am Kyle Schmidt

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The 7th Annual Coffee Crawl is set for Saturday, Oct. 4, in Downtown St. Joseph.

First-year superintendent discusses goals for the year and beyond

September 26, 2025 10:54 am Kyle Schmidt

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The school year is now over a month in and Superintendent Ashly McGinnis has her focus on many areas.

Third Annual St. Joseph Marathon to take place this weekend

September 24, 2025 12:00 pm Kyle Schmidt

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Runners will line the streets of St. Joseph starting and ending behind Civic Center Park in Downtown St. Joseph.

New mural painted outside a home in the Museum Hill Historic District

September 21, 2025 10:00 am Kyle Schmidt

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The historic homes built long ago and now preserved in the Museum Hill neighborhood have a new eye-catching piece.

Chiefs fans frustrated with ‘Tush Push’ after Sunday’s game

September 18, 2025 3:53 pm Kyle Schmidt

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The highly anticipated Super Bowl rematch between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs left fans irate and they took over social media.

WWIAF gears up for 16th annual event for Purple Heart recipients

September 12, 2025 10:00 am Kyle Schmidt

NAPIER, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Purple Heart recipients will travel to a hunting club in Napier, Missouri, for an all-expenses-paid weekend.

Local emergency responders remember, honor 9/11

September 11, 2025 11:48 am Kyle Schmidt

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — 24 years ago, tragedy struck New York City and the United States of America as a whole.

SJFD new alerting system now online

September 11, 2025 11:21 am Kyle Schmidt

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A $420,500 project featuring a new Westnet alerting system, implemented to speed up the dispatching of emergency calls, is now in use, according to a City of St. Joseph press release.

Local looks to make history at St. Joseph Marathon

September 5, 2025 11:38 am Kyle Schmidt

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Isaac Unruh’s life changed in 2013 after a diving accident placed him in a wheelchair with paralysis in the legs and a lack of ability in the right triceps and hands.

Locals react ahead of Powerball drawing

September 3, 2025 11:35 am Kyle Schmidt

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — After no winner Monday, the Powerball jackpot has now reached $1.4 billion.

New Athletic Band ready to rock MoWest sports

September 1, 2025 10:00 am Kyle Schmidt

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A new sound will be heard on Missouri Western State University’s campus.

MoWest professor and students give take on AI usage

August 26, 2025 11:54 am Kyle Schmidt

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The ever-growing artificial intelligence industry has been gaining traction in schools.

ADA website compliance lawsuits on the rise

August 25, 2025 4:17 pm Kyle Schmidt

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law in 1990 with the intent to prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities.

Sessions for those struggling with grief start soon

August 22, 2025 11:30 am Kyle Schmidt

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — GriefShare will kick off its 13-week session with a standalone session Sunday, Aug. 24, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Brookdale Presbyterian Church.

A look ahead to the St. Joseph area sports hall of fame induction

August 20, 2025 11:59 am Kyle Schmidt

ST. JOSEPH, Mo (News-Press NOW) — The fifth annual St. Joseph area sports hall of fame induction ceremony takes place Sunday, Aug. 24 at the Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center.

Training camp closes with Military Appreciation Day

August 13, 2025 11:44 am Kyle Schmidt

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — This year’s Chiefs Training Camp has officially come to an end.

Local brewery strikes gold in Kansas City

August 10, 2025 10:00 am Kyle Schmidt

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In a recent KC Star competition, River Bluff Brewing in Kansas City’s River Market was voted by the people as Kansas City’s favorite brewery.

Ribbon-cutting ceremony to be held for Corby Pond renovations

August 7, 2025 4:48 pm Kyle Schmidt

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The completed Corby Pond renovations will be celebrated at 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 11, at 2202 Corby Parkway.

Fans look forward to first preseason game

August 6, 2025 3:17 pm Kyle Schmidt

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Wednesday was the final training camp practice open to the public ahead of the Chiefs’ first preseason game.

Chiefs fans look forward to watching young talent

August 1, 2025 11:16 am Kyle Schmidt

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Training camp continued Friday, where fans were able to enjoy calmer temperatures.

Fans talk superstitions at Chiefs Training Camp

July 30, 2025 11:39 am Kyle Schmidt

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Chiefs Kingdom is known for its support and energy towards its team. A part of the fandom that can go unnoticed is what they do pregame.

Training camp unites community ahead of Red Rally

July 27, 2025 2:38 pm Kyle Schmidt

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — After a day off Saturday, the Kansas City Chiefs were back at training camp — and the fans showed up. The entire team was available for autographs, and fans lined up before and after practice for a chance to get their favorite player’s signature. Keyton Reck has been a

Chiefs fans look forward to the season

July 23, 2025 1:24 pm Kyle Schmidt

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW)– Training camp is where the excitement for the season begins.

Chiefs high powered offense will need to rely on the front five

July 17, 2025 2:29 pm Kyle Schmidt

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — After being sacked 36 times, a career high, and no answer for the left tackle position, Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs made it a goal to find a difference-maker to help protect their franchise

Grace House prepares for ‘Back 2 School’ event

July 12, 2025 10:00 am Kyle Schmidt

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Backpacks stuffed with school supplies for children K-12 will be available on Saturday, July 26 from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Tennis for Success set to kick off third year

July 4, 2025 12:00 pm Kyle Schmidt

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A summer youth program designed to help teach kids tennis as well as life skills outside of the sport, begins Monday, July 7.