High Missouri gas prices could climb higher amid conflict in Middle East
According to gas prices on AAA, some Missouri counties are seeing lower prices at the pump than the national average.
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Hawkfest kicks off its 2025 season
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One local music tradition is set to entertain residents throughout the weekend.
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St. Joseph gets cold shoulder in Jefferson City
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — You could see the logic of Gov. Mike Kehoe’s decision to expand the agenda of a special legislative session beyond the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals. Throw in disaster relief for St. Louis tornado victims and $50 million for University of Missouri research and there’s something for the entire
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Local legislators to discuss recent state session
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce will feature local elected delegates at its next Public Affairs Coffee at the end of the month.
Continue ReadingState. of Qualifications RFQ 25-0025
(Published in the St. Joseph News-Press Fri. 6/13/25) Introduction & Invitation for Construction Manager-At Risk to Submit Statement of Qualifications RFQ 25-0025 Buchanan County, Missouri is developing preliminary concepts for a renovation and expansion of the existing Juvenile Facility located on Green Acres Road in St. Joseph, Missouri. The 1,430 square foot renovation and 10,500
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(Published in the St. Joseph News-Press Fri. 6/13/25) INVITATION TO BID Hausmann Construction Inc. is now accepting Bids for Bid Package No. 2 on the Northwest Missouri State University – HVAC Upgrades Project in Maryville, MO. Bids must be submitted before 2:00PM (CST) on Thursday June 26th, 2025. For more information about this Bid Package
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(Published in the St. Joseph News-Press Fri. 6/13/25) Introduction & Invitation for Developers to Submit Statement of Qualifications RFQ 25-0026 Buchanan County, Missouri is developing preliminary concepts for a developer of county-owned property located on North Pointe Drive in St. Joseph, Missouri. Interested parties must submit one original and five (5) physical copies of their
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It’s Your Call for June 13
What’s next? The Missouri Department of Conservation decision to close Pigeon Hill Shooting Range stops public access to a free public use area with safety as a convenient excuse. What’s next? You can’t fish in the Missouri River because it’s too deep. You might drown. You can’t duck hunt. If it’s too cold, you might
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Pet of the Week: loyal dog and big personality dog ready for adoption
Meet Vitani! Vitani is a 1.5-year-old Lab mix with a heart full of love and a great balance of energy and calm. She‘s the perfect blend of playful and laid-back—ready for a walk or a play session with her doggy friends, but just as happy to relax by your side once she’s had her fun.
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Arrests for June 13
Arrests reported June 4 to June 6 Aaron Sedek Wood, 54, 3609 Charles St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Christa Lynn Noland, 53, no address provided, city charge for trespass. Christopher Todd Randall, 49, 3741 S. 11th, warrant for failure to appear in court. Joshua J. Wisneski, 46, 3741 11th St., warrant for failure
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Vital statistics for June 13
Marriage applications Aaron Michael Despain, 34, and Emmalee Marie Hill, 25, both of St. Joseph. Jose Daniel Estrada, 37, and Aylien Barreda Leyva, 31, both of St. Joseph. Liuber Emilio Vielza Verdecia, 23, and Daniela Hernandez Gonzalez, 20, both of St. Joseph. James David Harper, 38, and Shawna Marie Stephens, 35, both of Agency, Missouri.
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Restaurant inspections for May 2025
54TH STREET GRILL & BAR 5103 N. Belt Highway Critical: Foods that require temperature as a control must be held at 41F or less (corrected during inspection). Noncritical: Refrigeration equipment not maintaining the required temperature. ABELARDOS 915 Jonathan Ln. Critical: Foods that require temperature as a control must be held at 41F or less. Noncritical: Torn or broken
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Thefts and Vandalism for June 13
Thefts reported from June 1 to June 6 2300 Northeast Parkway, items stolen at other/unknown. 3022 S. Belt Highway, items stolen at grocery/super market. 820 W. Valley St., items stolen at residence/home. 210 N. 8th St., items stolen at residence/home. 2433 S. 11th St., items stolen at residence/home. 611 Angelique St., items stolen at air/bus/train terminal.
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Deeds of trust for June 13
Deeds of trust reported from June 5 to June 11 Kirk Leck to Mr. Cooper, Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., Deer Park East 5th Plat LT 3 Blk 17 $144,000. Amy Cindrich to US Bank National Assoc., Arlington Heights LT 2 Blk 8 $136,000. Vernacular Estates LLC to Nodaway Valley Bank, Smiths
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Late Notices, June 13, 2025
Late Notices James R. Leggans James Ray Leggans, 60, of St. Joseph, died June 6, 2025. Cremation under the care of Heaton-Bowman-Smith-Sidenfaden Chapel. Celebration of life service at the Maxwell Heights Church, 4501 Maxwell Road, St. Joseph, Mo. 64505, June 19 at 11 a.m. Charles D. Timmons Charles D. “Doug” Timmons, 70, St. Joseph, died
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Dunn, Carole A. 1968-2025 St. Joseph, Mo.
Carole Ann Dunn, 56, St. Joseph, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at her home. Carole was born Dec. 10, 1968, in Carthage, Missouri, the daughter of James A. and Ruth Ann Dunn. She lived the majority of her life in St Joseph. Carole was a graduate of Central High School (1987) and received
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Day, Guadalupe I. 1949-2025 St. Joseph, Mo.
Guadalupe “Lupe” Irene Day, 76, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025, after a brief illness at her home. She was born Jan. 30, 1949, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late Guadalupe and Rosendo Cruz-Hernandez. She attended Holy Rosary and St. Patrick’s elementary schools, then graduated Bishop LeBlond and attended two years
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Your Letters for June 13, 2025
It’s just odd I agree with several letter writers in the St Joseph News-Press who are concerned about Joe Biden’s cognitive impairments while president. Its obvious Joe Biden wasn’t cut out for president. His babble isn’t just garbled talk; it is messed up thinking. When Biden and his wife Jill flew away to California on
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Governor Kehoe activates Missouri National Guard as a precautionary measure
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In response to immigration enforcement protests planned across Missouri, Governor Kehoe signed an executive order activating the Missouri National Guard as a precautionary measure.
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Happy 75th Birthday Donna Davis Bennett!
Happy Birthday Momma Donna! Donna Davis Bennett will celebrate her 75th birthday on June 22, 2025. She was born June 22, 1950. Cards may be sent to Donna Bennett at 1210 W. Joseph St., St. Joseph, MO 64504.
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Happy 60th Anniversary Doug and Kay Marshall!
Doug and Kay (nee Hahn) Marshall will be married for 60 years on June 20, 2025. They were married at the First Baptist Church, in Maysville, Missouri, on June 20, 1965. They have three children: Karen Foster, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, Amie Dunstan, of Elyria, Ohio, and Kevin (Stephanie) Marshall, of Cameron, Missouri. They
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Happy 60th Anniversary Jerry and Sandra Mogg!
Jerry and Sandra (Froyd) Mogg will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Saturday, June 21, 2025. They were married on June 20, 1965, at Maryville Community of Christ (former RLDS church), in Maryville Missouri. Jerry was born in Claire, Michigan, to Elton and Ruby (Callihan) Mogg. Sandra was born in Maryville, to Clifford and Mildred
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United Way calls for volunteers and books for reading programs
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — United Way is asking for volunteers to read with children this summer through the United Way Reading Adventure and for books to be given to children through different United Way programs.
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Indoor golf simulator to celebrate grand opening
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Chamber of Commerce is helping one local business celebrate its grand opening.
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Local man arrested in Platte County
PLATTE CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A 34-year-old St. Joseph man is in the Platte County jail after being arrested in connection with two burglaries in a Platte City, Missouri, neighborhood.
Continue ReadingUpper unit in duplex, 4 bedroom. Ava
Upper unit in duplex, 4 bedroom. Available 6/20. Apply now. Text 816.383.4065
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64506 2910 & 2912 Teal Ct. Thurs & Fri 8 – 4 Girls clothes (6-12), boys clothes (8-10), shoes, mens & womens clothes, toys, household items, yard spreader, hunting items, softball pitching machine, home decor, golf clubs, table, Wii console with games, bikes & more!
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LINCOLN 2017 MKX, V6, All Wheel, moon roof, new battery. Many extras. 45,000 miles. $24,000. (816)248-2479.
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