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
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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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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
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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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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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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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.
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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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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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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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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 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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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 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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What about groceries? To that person who wanted to thank Trump for $2.37 gas, I wonder if they want to thank him for the price of groceries. Gas might be cheaper to go to the grocery store, but why go? Because you can’t afford the prices once you get there. So, I’ll take lower groceries
Continue Reading Late Notices Margaret A. Lakin Margaret Ann (Pritchett) Lakin, died Dec. 11, 2025. Farewell Services and Public Livestream 2 p.m Dec. 16, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation one hour prior to the service. www.meierhoffer.com As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.
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Karen Marie Vavra was born on Sept. 6, 1938, to Emerich and Janet (O’Rear) Vavra, in St. Joseph. She passed away peacefully on Dec. 2, 2025, in St. Joseph. She was loving, grateful, fun to be around, and had an incredible zest for life. The cornerstones of her life were family, friends and faith. She
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Sandy Duncan, 78, St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. She was born Feb. 5, 1947, in Freeport, Illinois, to F. Donald and Dorothy (Weckerly) Whalen. The family moved to Herington, Kansas, when Sandy was a small child, eventually settling in Wichita, Kansas. She graduated from Wichita High School Southeast, then earned her associate’s
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Vincent Crowley Jr., 44, St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025. Vincent was born in St. Joseph on June 19, 1981, to Velda King and Vincent Crowley, Sr. Farewell Services and Public Livestream 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, Wyatt Park Baptist Church. The family will gather with friends 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Local entertainer Elisabeth Wykert is kicking off her Holiday Spectacular at Ol’ MacDonalds Farm Saturday.
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SAVANNAH, Mo. (KQTV) — The Savannah Fire Department will host its inaugural Christmas celebration to invite the community to get a look inside its station.
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Curious about bridge status I’d like to know what the status is on the Gene Field Bridge. If we’re going to replace it, let’s get started and tear it down. Let’s do something. It’s wait, wait, wait, and it’s time to get something started. It’s an inconvenience for the entire city for that bridge to
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ABELADROS 915 Jonathan Ln. Critical: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils, wares must be clean to sight and touch. Insufficient water capacity (includes hot water) (corrected during inspection). Noncritical: Food uncovered. BOUDREAUX LOUISIANA 123 S 6th St. Critical: Food held overnight or removed from original packaging must be labeled with a discard date. BELT ENTERTAINMENT 210 N. Belt
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Deeds of trust reported from Dec. 4 to Dec. 10 Malia Johnson to American Mortgage Bank, South St. Joseph LTS 13 14 Blk 20 $155,138. Kelly Seckel to Connections Bank, 27 55 34 PT NW Quarter $89,000. Patrick Page, Tammy Page to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., Glynn Oaks Plat 4 LT 10 $252,845. Derek
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Meet Evanescence Gorgeous Evanescence is a cat with a name that matches her beautiful dilute calico markings! This lovely and serene five-year-old was left behind in a home, but it’s plain to see she had been cared for recently. You’ll never tire of looking at her unique coloring, and her quiet demeanor will fit into
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Tom Nagle, 2702 Duncan St., handicapped parking-res, no contractor listed. 1107 N. Leonard Rd., 1107 N. Leonard Rd., alteration, Spaeth Construction, $9,800. Creek Woods LLC, 4814 S. Creek Wood Dr., new, Derek Hanway Construction LLC, $150,000. Creek Woods LLC, 4814 S. Creek Wood Dr., land disturbance, Derek Hanway Construction LLC, $150,000. Creek Woods LLC, 4814
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Marriage applications Coleone Latrell Bryant, 24, and Taylor Shay Williams, 24, both of Stewartsville, Missouri. Jeffery John Van Ooteghem Jr., 33, and Brittany Lea Burgess, 32, both of St. Joseph. Divorce suits filed Scott M. Young and Jenna L. Young. Madel A. Tirol and Allen E. Tirol. Crystal M. Underwood and Richard A. Underwood. Sean
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Timothy Bryan Johnson Sr., 84, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, at his home. Timothy was born June 25, 1941, in Wathena, Kansas, son of Gladys and Leonard Johnson. He graduated from Wathena High School. On Jan. 6, 1997, he married Tamara Guilliams in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Timothy was a Master Crain
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In higher education, enrollment isn’t anyone’s favorite conversation topic. The last few enrollment reports have been painful affairs for Missouri Western State University, including the most recent one from the Missouri Coordinating Board for Higher Education. It showed a 25% drop in total headcount enrollment and a 30% decline in full-time equivalent (FTE) enrollment since
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