Thank goodness no one was injured in the aftermath of the U.S. military’s extraordinary capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. No, we’re not talking about the U.S. forces or the Venezuelans. We’re talking about Republican elected officials who fired off salvos of effusive praise for President Donald Trump’s decision to oust the dictator. These elected
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Just amazing It’s just amazing. Trump just keeps lying to the American people. He tells them we need Greenland for our own security. Well, sure, that’s true. But Denmark has always let us have bases there. We’ve got their one right now. We’ve had them in the past. Denmark said we can put as many
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Deeds of trust reported from Jan. 8 to Jan. 14 Joshuaa Kessler, Alyssa Hoecker to Endeavor Capital Capital LLC, Stonecrest Add LT 9 $309,320. Ernie Marti, Dawn Marti to US Bank National Assoc., Hundley Place LTS 8 9 Blk 2 $50,000. Richard Slater Trustee, Janet Slater Trustee, Richard Slater & Janet Slater Trust to Rocket Mortgage
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Division 5 Judge Chad Gaddie Prison Andrew Samuel Cox, 501 Faraon St., two years at the Department of Corrections for probation violation and felony non-support. Jailed Margarita Manuella Caldera, 918 N. 10th St., 60 days in the Buchanan County Jail for misdemeanor stealing. Monterrius Carter, no address provided, 15 days in the Buchanan County Jail
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Peter Cox & Elen Belcher, 2224 S. 12th St., roof, A1 Roofing Renovation & Construction LLC, $11,000. Benton Club of St. Joseph A Corp, 402 N. 7th St., street closure, Brooner Construction. Cheryl Hughes, 716 Felix St., alteration, Brooner Construction, $1,357,000. HHS Properties Inc., 1002 N. Riverside Rd., alteration, Lehr Construction Co Inc., $150,000. Lorena
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Marriage applications Carson Michael Lutz, 24, and Jazmyn Zion Weston, 27, both of St. Joseph. Dominic Christopher Canchola, 35, Red Oak, Iowa, and Amy Jo Davis, 41, Atchison, Kansas. Quinten James Curtis Fuson, 22, and Jordan Nicole Tanner, 20, both of St. Joseph. Todd Michael Hyder, 35, Country Club, Missouri, and Kathryn Ann Foster, 29,
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Meet Gumbo! Gumbo is a gentle soul who is having a hard time adjusting to the busy shelter environment and often feels safest tucked away under his blankets. He’s a nervous cat who needs an adopter willing to offer patience, understanding, and a calm home where he can move at his own pace. With kindness
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Donald Paul Butcher, 81, St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Donald was born on Dec. 21, 1944, in Bethany, Missouri, to the late George and Lida (Mitchell) Butcher. He was a 1963 graduate of Bethany High School and attended two years at Northwest Missouri State University. Mr. Butcher
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Francis Andrew Bremer, 84, of St. Joseph, passed away Jan. 14, 2026. Francis was born Oct. 17, 1941, in Ravenwood, Missouri, to John and Dorothy (Reed) Bremer. Francis served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam Era, receiving an honorable discharge on June 14, 1967. He retired as an electrician with Owens &
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ATCHISON, Kan. – Charlotte Rae (Thomas) Thompson, age 85, a resident of Atchison, Kansas, for 67 years, passed away into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Jan. 15, 2026, at Atchison Senior Village. A private burial will be held at Mount Vernon Cemetery, with a family graveside service to be
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Late Notices As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.
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DENVER, Colo. – Glenna Lee (Zimmerman) Batchelder, 78, passed away peacefully on Jan. 6, 2026, in Denver, Colorado, after a five year journey with Frontotemporal Dementia. Up until the end Glenna maintained her joy of talking with friends and strangers alike. Whether they knew Glenna or had just met, everyone she encountered received an enthusiastic
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Caring for seniors Kudos to Platte County for their recent passage of the Homestead Act that freezes the property value from future tax increases. Several states have enacted this law to give a small relief to seniors who have paid their fair share of taxes through the years. Keep in mind, this does not mean
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — After a successful inaugural year, St. Joseph Retro Con is returning in 2026 at a larger venue with more stars from pop culture’s past.Â
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — See a list of restaurant inspections carried out for the month of December by the St. Joseph Health Department.
Continue Reading Can’t make it up Democrats in Illinois and Minnesota are suing the federal government to keep them from enforcing federal law. Does that mean just the laws protecting illegal aliens and criminals, or is it all federal laws? You can’t make this stuff up. Whatever he says, they do the opposite There’s controversy over who
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Deborah “Sam” Zuchowski, 66, St. Joseph, passed away Monday, Jan. 12, 2026. She was born Dec. 13, 1959, in Wichita, Kansas. Sam married James “Tony” Zuchowski on April 10, 1995. He survives of the home. She worked as a waitress and as an inventory worker for RGIS. Sam’s smile lit up every room she entered.
Continue Reading Late Notices Duane K. Ginter SABETHA, Kan. -Duane Leon Ginter, 91, of Sabetha, died Jan. 11, 2026. www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com Cody B. Ross Cody Burton Ross, 60, died Jan. 9, 2026. Funeral 2 p.m. Jan. 17 at Turner Family Funeral Home, in Maysville, with burial following at Stewartsville Cemetery. Visitation will be held before the service from
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What’s up with Minnesota? So, what is the matter with these people in Minnesota? Do they condone illegal people in their state? Because that’s what it appears to the rest of us in this country. Clown school fund I’m starting a GoFundMe page for Trump to raise money so he can go to clown
Continue Reading Late Notices Karen K. Butts Karen Kay Butts, 77, St. Joseph, died Jan. 9, 2026. Farewell services Jan. 16 at 7 p.m. at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service beginning at 6 p.m. Donna Richter LEE’S SUMMIT, Mo. -Donna Richter, 91, Lee’s Summit, Missouri, died Jan. 13, 2026.
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COUNTRY CLUB, Mo. – Stephen Allen “Big Moe” Moyer, 73, of Country Club, Missouri, passed away on Jan. 12, 2026. Stephen was born on Oct. 12, 1952, to Maurice and Louise (Willmore) Moyer, in St. Joseph. Stephen graduated from Lafayette High School and attended Missouri Western studying business. Stephen went on to work in local
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He’s mad with power Trump has gone completely mad with power. We must get rid of him. Hold Noem responsible Thank you, Jake Tapper of CNN, for confronting Kristi Noem with the January 6 riot at our Capitol. Why can’t our congressmen hold Kristi Noem responsible for what’s going on now in our cities? Nobody
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Thomas J. “Tom” Swafford Jr., age 83, St. Joseph, passed away Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. Mass of Christian Burial and Public Livestream 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery. Parish Rosary 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory, where the family will gather with
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MILTON, Fla. – Gary Michael Roesle, 71, of Milton, Florida, died unexpectedly on Jan. 4, 2026. Gary was born in St. Joseph on Aug. 1, 1954, son of the late Louis R. Roesle and Dorothy (Powers) Roesle. He attended Cathedral Grade School and graduated from Bishop LeBlond High School. Gary began his career working at
Continue Reading OSAGE CITY, Kan. – Beverly Jean Mitchell Whitsell was born Feb. 9, 1937, to Ralph Mitchell and Virginia Rose (Firner) Mitchell, in Hiawatha Kansas. She passed peacefully at her home in Osage City, Kansas, on Jan. 2, 2026. After high school, Bev married Don Whitsell. They had two children and later divorced. Bev is survived
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WATHENA, Kan. – Ruth Anna (Herpel) Bauman, 96, longtime resident of rural of Wathena, Kansas, entered the presence of the Lord Jan. 9, 2026. She was surrounded by family in her daughter’s home in Excelsior Springs, Missouri. Ruth was born to Elmer and Frieda (Meng) Herpel, in her parents’ country home north of Wathena. She
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Colleen Louise Jeffers, 97, St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026. She was born Dec. 3, 1928, to Naomi Cecil Crouch, in Marshall, Missouri. She lived a full and vibrant life, marked by creativity, laughter, and a deep love for family and friends. Colleen was a longtime member of the Sparta Homemakers Club in
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FLAMING GORGE, Utah – Brad Lorin Flinders, 68, of Kamas, Utah, passed away on Dec. 19, 2025, in Flaming Gorge, Utah. He was born on Nov. 14, 1957, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Samuel Terrance and Vicki June (Wilson) Flinders. On Dec. 12, 1980, he married Melece Louise Gale, in Salt Lake City. Brad
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COSBY, Mo. – Alec Junior Hovey, 88, of Cosby, Missouri, passed away Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in St. Joseph. He was born Jan. 4, 1938, in St. Joseph. Survivors include wife, Jerrie Ann Hovey; children: Michael A. (Judy) Hovey, daughter, Rhonda R. (Randal) Salmons, Jeffrey S. (Jenny) Hovey, and Jody W. (Kristen) Hovey, of Gower,
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James Thomas Graves, born on Nov. 14, 1934, passed away peacefully at home, in St. Joseph, on Epiphany, Jan. 6, 2026, surrounded by his wife of 68 years, Karen, his beloved cats, and his eldest daughter, Leslie. He was 91. Graves, known as “Jim” or “James T.” to friends and family, is also lovingly remembered
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