Cost to the taxpayers I was just in the state office building downtown, and I see where Missouri State employees not only getting Christmas off, but Christmas Eve and the day after Christmas. I’m no Scrooge, but I’m wondering what this costs to Missouri State taxpayers and our budget. Just wondering How many of the
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Late Notices Ann E. Conroy SAVANNAH, Mo. – Ann Elizabeth (Heiney) Salsberry Conroy, 97, Savannah, Missouri, died Dec. 22, 2025. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Dec. 27, St. Mary Catholic Church. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. www.meierhoffer.com Charles C. Paste Charles C. “Curt” Paste,
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FORTH WORTH, Texas – Marie Anita Roberts, 67, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born June 3, 1958, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late June and Alton Wallace. She graduated from Lafayette High School class of 1976 and married Gary Roberts
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Deborah Diana Skeen, aged 70, of St. Joseph, passed away on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, in a St. Joseph hospital. Born on April 5, 1955, in St. Joseph. She was the daughter of the late Jneva and Glen Huston. Deborah attended Lafayette High School, and married Tony Skeen Sr. on Oct. 22, 1982, who survives
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Retired CMSgt Paul M. Graves, 85, passed away on Nov. 7, 2025. His wife Sharon, daughters, Wendy and Jennifer, and son, Marshall, were with him. Farewell Services 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, First Christian Church, St. Joseph. Inurnment Leavenworth National Cemetery Monday, Dec. 29. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com. As published in the
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HIGHLAND, Kan. – Brenda Gene Bennett, 69, of Highland, Kansas, formerly of St. Joseph, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, at her home in Highland. Born on Oct. 13, 1956, in St. Joseph, the daughter of Martha and Clinton Burns. Brenda graduated from Benton High School. She was married to Ronnie Bennett. Brenda had
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Ronda Kay Sahagan, 65, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, in a St. Joseph hospital. She was born May 20, 1960, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late Jneva and Glen Huston. She attended Lafayette High School, and worked at Stetson Hats in the Quality Control Department. She enjoyed spending time with
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Never count these people out I did see something on the news that is exactly true. I mean, people have ruled out Crockett for senate, and they’ve said AOC doesn’t have a chance. No, don’t bet on it. I mean, for God’s sake, they put Joe Biden in the Oval Office. Now, if you can
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Charles Fredrick Eckart, 88, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, in St. Joseph. He was born Aug. 1, 1937, in St. Joseph. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, at the Rupp Funeral Home. Funeral services and public live stream 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec.
Continue Reading Late Notices Elizabeth A. Blakley Elizabeth Ann Blakley, 77, of St. Joseph, died Dec. 19, 2025. Arrangements are pending at the Rupp Funeral Home. Joan L. Jurgensmeier SALINA, Kan. – Joan Lydia Reschke Jurgensmeier, 96, of Salina, Kansas, died 18,2025. www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com Marie A. Roberts FORT WORTH, Texas – Marie Anita Roberts 67, of Fort Worth,
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For recent college graduates, something big lurks beneath the surface. It builds so slowly it’s almost imperceptible at first. Then, before you know it, people are telling stories about what it was like before artificial intelligence (AI) changed everything. Three decades ago, college graduates might have sensed something similar about the emerging internet and its
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An issue for the working class Affordability is not an issue for billionaires and those who got the giant tax breaks. Affordability is an issue for the rest of us working Americans. Are you proud? President Trump’s rant last night had so many exaggerations, outright lies. It’s probably going to take until the new year
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Marriage applications Luke Thomas Mason, 22, and Mary Emerson Laur, 20, both of St. Joseph. Yan Mazorra Pena, 25, and Rosmery Gonzalez Lazaro, 28, both of St. Joseph. Seth Michael Duvall, 32, and Shelby Leeanna Hays, 31, both of St. Joseph. John Anthony Dwight, 33, and Emily Anne Piette, 29, both of St. Joseph. Michael
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Caleb Bridgeman, 2614 Excello Dr., land disturbance, no contractor listed. Caleb Bridgeman, 2614 Excello Dr., plumbing, no contractor listed, $2,500. Caleb Bridgeman, 2614 Excello Dr., electrical, no contractor listed, $3,000. St. Joseph Estates LP C/O MHDC, 3811 Beck Rd., street closure, Rocha Construction Services LLC, $16,750. Adolfo Navarro, 2527 S. 12th St., electrical, no contractor
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Meet Corbin We all adore Corbin. His soft personality and pleading eyes are sad because he and Scamper had to be taken from their home when their owner got too ill. As soon as Corbin is petted, he literally melts and you can tell how much he longs for a new family to adore him
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Deeds of trust reported from Dec. 11 to Dec. 17 Bradley Hall, Caitlin Hall to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., Lakeshore Estates PT LT 4 Blk 13 $265,050. Raico Estevez to Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp., Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., Deer Park East 3rd Plat LT 9 Blk 9 $191,468. Raico Estevez to Missouri Housing Development
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Norma Gene Brown, 82, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, in St. Joseph. She was born Jan. 25, 1943, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late Hazel and James West. She attended Benton High School and married John Brown March 25, 1951. Norma worked in food service at HP catering, also as
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MOUND CITY, Mo. – Wanda Jean King Blevins, 91, Mound City, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025. She was born June 7, 1934 in Maryville, Missouri, to H.G. and Ada Mae (Hawkins) King. She was a 1952 graduate of Central High School. Private Services and Inurnment, Mount Hope Cemetery, Mound City, Missouri. Arrangements under
Continue Reading Late Notices Brenda G. Bennett HIGHLAND, Kan. – Brenda Gene Bennett, 69, of Highland, Kansas, formerly of St. Joseph, died Dec. 16, 2025. Brenda has been cremated under the care of Rupp Funeral Home. Visitation 5 to 7 p.m. Jan. 2 at the Rupp Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will follow the Visitation, beginning
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Offering a fuller picture I am the Program Director for Legal Studies and an Instructor for Criminal Justice and Legal Studies at Missouri Western State University. Since the semester has come to an end and I have some time to reflect, sit back, and reread the News Press article from August 21, 2025, discussing MoWest’s
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The Missouri Department of Transportation held a public meeting to discuss the expedited bridge replacement project for the Gene Field Road ridge over Interstate 29. Â
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The greatest gift I unfortunately spent the last few days in the local hospital. Last place anyone wants to be, especially this time of year. After finding my health issue and correcting it, I’ll be able to spend Christmas with the family I love. Greatest gift ever. Thank you ER staff, James, Callie, Marcus on
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Patricia Lee Hoecker went to the open arms of her Lord and Savior on Dec. 15, 2025, surrounded by her family at her home. She slipped into eternity after a lengthy fight with cancer. Patty was born April 28, 1948, and was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Velma Raymond, and her brother,
Continue Reading Late Notices Shi K. Dalbey FILLMORE, Mo. – Shi K. Dalbey, 76, Fillmore, Missouri, died Dec. 15, 2025. Cremation under the direction of Simplify Cremations & Funerals. www.simplifyfunerals.com Joseph G. Owens Sr. Joseph G. Owens Sr., 80, St. Joseph, died Dec. 15, 2025. Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. www.meierhoffer.com
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Construction of St. Joseph’s new animal shelter on South Belt Highway is advancing smoothly, marking a significant milestone for the Friends of the Animal Shelter after overcoming numerous early hurdles.
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It’s supply and demand Fact check: Gas prices are lower because of supply and demand in the winter months, not anything that Trump has done. Would’ve been hypocritical Rob Reiner hated President Trump. He made no bones about it. He accused President Trump of despicable things. For President Trump to say something good about Rob
Continue Reading CAMERON, Mo. – Amelia Jean Machetta, 86, of Cameron, Missouri, passed away Dec. 14, 2025, at her home. She was born Aug. 13, 1939, to Guy Albert and Amelia Marian (Pitman) Ricket, in Wichita, Kansas. Jean was a graduate of Wheeling High School and a 1986 graduate of Missouri Western State University with a bachelor’s
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INDEPENDENCE, Mo. – Dorothy Marcella Massey died Dec. 8, 2025, at an Independence, Missouri, hospital. Funeral Service Friday 1 p.m., Dec. 19, Emmanuel Seventh Day Adventist Church, Interment Bellemont Cemetery, Wathena Kansas, visitation Thursday 5 to 7 p.m. Bullock Family Funeral Chapel. Complete obituary www.bullockffc.com. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.
Continue Reading Late Notices Mike Aspey AMAZONIA, Mo. -Mike Aspey, 68, Amazonia, Missouri, died Dec. 15, 2025. Mke has been cremated under the direction of Heaton-Bowman-Smith Savannah Chapel. Visitation 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 19 at our chapel, located at 307 S. 6th St. Savannah, MO 64485. Terry L. Beatty PARNELL, Mo. – Terry L. Beatty, 75,
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LARKSPUR, Colo. – Diane Elaine (Jacoby) Willis, age 70, passed away at her Perry Park home in Larkspur, Colorado, with many of her family present on Nov. 22, 2025, succumbing to Lymphoma cancer. Diane is survived by her husband of 47 years, William Garry Willis; and her two sons, Courtney James Willis, wife Kelli Suzanne
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