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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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.
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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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Gloria G. Johnson, St. Joseph, died Dec. 6, 2025, at a local hospital. Funeral Service Saturday, Dec. 20, noon, St. Francis Baptist Temple, visitation 11 a.m. at the church. Complete obituary www.bullockffc.com. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.
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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.
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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
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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SAVANNAH, Mo. (KQTV) — A Savannah High School student who is facing felony charges for brandishing a weapon on school property entered a not guilty plea during his Tuesday arraignment.
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ATCHISON, Kan. (KQTV) — Joel Osborn’s accomplishments continue to roll in as the Benedictine head coach earned a national award this week.
Continue Reading That’s what will happen For those who do not understand economics, when the price of fuel or gasoline comes down, the price of electricity comes down, so the price of production comes down. The cost of transportation comes down, so the cost of producing and moving goods is less, so goods cost less. That’s what’s
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Vernelle Anna Bluhm was born Jan. 19, 1919, in Nebraska to Herman William Bluhm and Anna Caroline (Rocker) Bluhm. She passed away peacefully Dec. 4, 2025, only 46 days shy of 107 years of age. The Bluhm family farmed in eastern Nebraska, moving to eastern Colorado just before the start of the Great Depression. As
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AGENCY, Mo. – Billye Ann Hitchings, 98, Agency, Missouri, passed away Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. Farewell Services and Public Livestream 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Blakely Cemetery, Easton, Missouri. The family will gather with friends 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family
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FAUCETT, Mo. – Cynda Faye Dean, 80, Faucett, Missouri, passed away Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. She was born Jan. 2, 1945, to Everett Fay and Georgia “Betty” (Crockett) Cotter in St. Joseph. On Nov. 27, 1965, Cynda married the love of her life, Ronnie M. Dean. Cynda’s passion for life was evident in her active
Continue Reading Late Notices Margie J. Brush Margie J. Brush died Dec. 12, 2025. Margie has been cremated under the direction of Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. A family gathering will be held at a later date. Gail Coker-Carr HIAWATHA, Kan. -Gail Coker-Carr, 79, died Dec. 13, 2025. www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com Ty Elvin J. Dawson Ty Elvin J. Dawson, 27,
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Fannie Lane Bottorff, 77, passed away peacefully on Dec. 12, 2025, after a hard-fought battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born on Oct. 25, 1948, in St. Joseph, Fannie will be deeply missed but forever remembered for the love she gave so freely and the light she brought to the lives around her. She was preceded in
Continue Reading SAVANNAH, Mo. (KQTV) — An 18-year-old Savannah High School senior was arrested after allegedly pulling a pistol out on school property during a verbal altercation Friday.
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