Patrick Holleron, Author at News-Press NOW

SJSD Foundation presents 2025 Apple Seed Innovation Grants

October 16, 2025 12:00 pm Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District Foundation honored nine employees with “surprise patrol” visits.

Community Action’s Head Start program awarded $1.18 million in funding

October 15, 2025 11:33 am Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Nutrition services will be updated at Community Action Partnership of Greater St. Joseph (CAPSTJOE), thanks to funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Senior Services.

City official, business owner share takeaways from QR code feedback system

October 14, 2025 5:35 pm Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — It’s been a little over a week since the City of St. Joseph launched its new means of residents providing informational feedback.

Ombudsman program aims to bring awareness to Residents Rights Month

October 12, 2025 9:45 am Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The rights of residents are always important for those in living facilities.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month highlights importance of routine exams

October 9, 2025 5:45 pm Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — October is universally recognized Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a health campaign aimed at bringing attention to this specific form of cancer.

City sets up QR codes as new method to provide customer service feedback

October 8, 2025 2:37 pm Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Residents in St. Joseph will be seeing a new method to provide feedback for city officials.

Health Department to install needle depository at Community Missions

October 7, 2025 11:35 am Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Community Missions will be receiving new equipment from the St. Joseph Health Department.

Free walk-in Flu Clinic available at Civic Arena

October 2, 2025 11:13 am Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Health Department is hosting its free walk-in flu vaccine clinic.

Fall Clean Sweep underway

October 1, 2025 11:58 am Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph residents will be able to get rid of unwanted items and yard waste.

Community Action’s LIHEAP Summer Crisis Intervention Program ending

September 30, 2025 10:37 am Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Anyone facing threats of disconnection from heating or cooling sources will need to act quickly.

MoWest’s Pop Culture Club to host fall themed events

September 27, 2025 1:00 pm Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — To take part in fall festivities, Missouri Western State University’s Pop Culture Club will be holding fall events throughout the season.

State Rep. Brenda Shields shares decision to end Missouri Senate campaign

September 25, 2025 11:55 am Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — When State Rep. Brenda Shields (R-St. Joseph) announced her decision to end her campaign for Missouri’s 34th Senate district on Wednesday, it generated plenty of attention.

St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce hosts community job fair

September 23, 2025 5:15 pm Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Multiple local companies were present with information for people searching for jobs at the Community Job Fair.

Missouri American Water hosts ‘Show Me Safety’ Fair

September 18, 2025 10:55 am Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Safety is a top priority in many industries, especially those that utilize construction and utility tools.

Experts share safety tips for National Preparedness Month

September 9, 2025 11:43 am Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Safety experts are sharing tips to stay prepared during National Preparedness Month.

United Way launches 2025 Campaign

September 4, 2025 11:26 am Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — United Way of Greater St. Joseph began its 2025 campaign on Thursday morning with a kickoff breakfast.

Samaritan Counseling Center receives donation from Ancient Order of Hibernians

September 3, 2025 2:46 pm Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Ancient Order of Hibernians donated a check in the form of $2,200 to the Samaritan Counseling Center to assist in its services to the community.

Phil Welch Stadium undergoing renovations before 2026 season

September 2, 2025 1:26 pm Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — With the St. Joseph Mustangs in the midst of their off-season, renovations to Phil Welch Stadium will have the team and fans coming back “home” with a slightly different look.

MSHP releases preliminary Labor Day statistics

September 2, 2025 1:17 pm Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has officially released the 2025 Labor Day holiday statistics.

Benedictine Living Community hosting open house for renovated living spaces

September 2, 2025 12:36 pm Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Later this month, the Benedictine living community will be holding an open house, showcasing its renovated assisted and independent living apartments.

St. Joseph Health Department holds International Overdose Awareness event

August 28, 2025 11:30 am Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The City of St. Joseph Health Department is holding an International Overdose Awareness Day event to recognize loved ones lost to overdose.

Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice suspended for first 6 games of 2025 NFL season

August 27, 2025 11:26 am Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice has accepted a six-game suspension for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy per ESPN reporter Adam Schefter.

SJPD discusses utilization of the Shield Check program

August 27, 2025 11:22 am Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Police Department has officially started its new security service known as “Shield Check”.

Ceremony held to honor promoted SJPD employees

August 21, 2025 2:41 pm Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Police Department will be acknowledging multiple staff members on Thursday evening, who have received promotions dating back to 2023.

St. Joseph Resident nominated into Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame

August 20, 2025 5:45 pm Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — This past weekend, longtime St. Joseph Resident Joan Hickman was nominated to the Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame at the Buchanan County 4-H Missouri Office.

Measles cases remain steady as new school year approaches

August 13, 2025 5:08 pm Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Summer continues to go on and with it the measles cases in all parts of the country have continued.

In Gardner Minshew, Chiefs have a reliable backup behind Mahomes

August 12, 2025 11:29 am Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Dating back to the 2019 season, Gardner Minshew has made a name for himself in the NFL with his strong play, along with his iconic mustache and mullet.

Backpacks to be distributed at Salvation Army

August 7, 2025 11:48 am Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Backpacks for students will be distributed on Thursday at the Salvation Army center.

Salvation Army holding backpack stuffing for back to school preparation

August 5, 2025 3:09 pm Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As the school year approaches, local organizations are helping stuff backpacks for students of all grades.

Fans Super Bowl aspirations remain sky high for the Chiefs entering 2025-26 season

August 3, 2025 3:04 pm Patrick Holleron

After making three consecutive trips to the Super Bowl, competing for championships has been a given for the Kansas City Chiefs.