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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Platte County recognized as Blue Shield community
PLATTE, CO., Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri Department of Public Safety has recognized Platte County as a Blue Shield Community in recognition of Platte County’s commitment to Public Safety.
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New fire chief to be recognized at city council meeting
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph’s new fire chief will be honored in a special ceremony at the Tuesday, May 27 City Council meeting.
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City of St. Joseph shares holiday schedule in observance of Memorial Day
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The City of St. Joseph announced which facilities won’t be available on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26.
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Work set to begin on Krug Park renovation
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Contractors are preparing to begin a more-than two-year project to upgrade one historic park in St. Joseph in the coming weeks. E.L. Crawford and Construction plan to begin the $11.75 million project on Monday, June 2. The project is weather-permitting. Residents will notice fencing and signage- there will be
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Good Dads program to host engagement luncheon
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One local community organization is hosting an Engagement Luncheon for dads in the area.
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SJSD to celebrate maintenance and operations staff
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District will celebrate the hard work and dedication of the maintenance and operations staff through a ceremony.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters to host Annual Ignite 5k
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Joseph invites runners, walkers and community supporters to lace up their sneakers for one well-known annual event.
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Northwest Missouri routes to see scrub seal work
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri Department of Transportation has announced scrub seal work and dates along different Northwest Missouri routes.
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Overlay project to begin on Northwest Parkway
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Northwest Parkway will receive an upgrade with an overlay project, as part of the City of St. Joseph’s ongoing street maintenance efforts.
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New South Side shoe shop allows customers to ‘step into savings’
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One business opening up on the South Side will allow customers to purchase affordable footwear.
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Noah Cameron to start for Royals against Cards
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph native, Noah Cameron, is set to start for the Kansas City Royals on their home turf at 6:10 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, against the St. Louis Cardinals. Cameron, who made his MLB debut against the Tampa Bay Rays at the end of April, assisted in the
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St. Joseph native promoted to Major General
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In a ceremony at the Missouri State Capitol, Missouri National Guard Adjutant General, Charles D. Hausman was promoted to the rank of Major General.
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InterServ to hold annual meeting
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Interfaith Community Services, Inc. (InterServ) will hold its 2025 Annual Meeting on Monday, May 19. The meeting will take place at 5:30 p.m. at Ashland United Methodist Church, located at 2711 Ashland Ave. The meeting agenda includes honoring recipients of the David G. Berger Award. The DGB Award honors
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Sounds of Summer Concert Series kicks off with Downtown performances
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One popular summer concert series returns for the 2025 season and kicked off its performances on Friday, May 16. This free community event will bring live music, food and entertainment to Coleman Hawkins Park in historic Downtown St. Joseph. “We really tried to get into the revitalization of Downtown,
Continue Reading City of St. Joseph names new fire chief
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Fire Department’s new leader is coming from within its ranks. Ivan Klippenstein has been named the department’s new chief. Klippenstein joined the SJFD in January of 2002 and has served in several roles, including firefighter, first responder, confined space technician, driver and captain. He has been
Continue Reading SJSD School Board approves new administrators
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District Board of Education has approved the appointments of two administrators for the 2025-2026 school year. Dr. Kati Reid has been appointed as the Director of Secondary Education, replacing Dr. Lara Gilpin, who is retiring on June 30, 2025. Reid began her career in 2009
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Family Guidance Center to host events for Mental Health Awareness Month
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — To honor May as Mental Health Awareness Month, Family Guidance Center is inviting the community to two events. A “Community Listening Session” will be open for community attendance at 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 15 at the Pony Express Event Center, located at 1220 South 10th St. This event
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AKMA to host Annual Art Fair
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art announced the return of its Annual Art Fair, taking place in June. The all-day, family-friendly celebration of creativity will take place from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 7 at AKMA, located at 2818 Frederick Ave. Admission is free and all are
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Ales West Beer Festival returns to St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Ales West Beer Festival is returning to celebrate craft beverages and community spirit at Coleman Hawkins Park for it’s seventh year in a row. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 7 and will showcase various samples from breweries, distilleries and
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Former U.S. Senator, Missouri Governor dies; Memorial services announced
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Governor Mike Kehoe announced the passing of former U.S. Senator, Missouri Governor, Christopher S. “Kit” Bond on Tuesday. Bond died on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 in St. Louis, Mo. at 86 years old. In a written statement, Gov. Kehoe said, “Kit Bond was a skilled statesman, public servant and
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Signal upgrade project to begin at St. Joseph Avenue and Middleton
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Crews will continue the traffic signal upgrade project, beginning on the Middleton Street and St. Joseph Avenue intersection on Monday, May 19. Starting at 8 a.m., Middleton Street will be closed on both sides of St. Joseph Avenue as crews work to replace wired traffic signals with mast-arm poles.
Continue Reading SJSD assistant principal awarded NWMO Assistant Principal of the Year
ST. JOSEPH, MO. (News-Press NOW) — One St. Joseph School District assistant principal was named the Northwest Missouri Assistant Principal of the Year by the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals. In a Facebook post on Friday, May 9, the St. Joseph School District congratulated Central High School assistant principal, Shawna Gilliland on the accomplishment.
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Nodaway County Sheriff’s Office announces ‘Fish with a First Responder’
MARYVILLE, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Youth ages 15 and under are invited to enjoy a day of fishing alongside first responders who serve Nodaway County. This is the second year the Nodaway County Sheriff’s Office has put on ‘Fish with a First Responder’. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on
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Recycling Center drop-off entrance to change
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Starting Wednesday, May 14, residents will use a new entrance to drop off items at the St. Joseph Recycling Center on 3405 S. Belt Highway. This change is planned to be permanent and comes to accommodate the construction of the city’s new Animal Shelter on the property. Traffic will
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Hillyard Technical Center to host weekend plant sale
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Hillyard Technical Center will host a plant sale to support the Future Farmers of America (FFA). The sale will go from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, May 9 and starting at 7 a.m. on Saturday, May 10 and until plants are sold out. The sale is cash
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Persisterhood of St. Joseph to dedicate trees in memory of loved ones and social justice causes
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Persisterhood of St. Joseph will dedicate eight newly-planted oak trees along St. Joseph’s Northwest Parkway at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 10. Persisterhood’s “tree guru”, Dr. Elizabeth Sawin, will lead the dedication of the new trees and a tree walk following, to point out trees planted in prior years.
Continue Reading Fallen officers to be honored in National Police Week Memorial Service
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Members of local law enforcement agencies will gather to honor and remember personnel killed in the line of duty in Northwest Missouri. A special service will be held during the 2025 National Police Week, which will be celebrated Sunday, May 11 through Saturday, May 17. The service will begin
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Northwest Republican Club to hold May meeting, Schumacher to speak
St. Joseph City Manager, Mike Schumacher, to speak at NWMO Republican Meeting on Thursday, May 15.
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