TaMya Bracy, Author at News-Press NOW

Kiwanis Club of St. Joseph to host free self-defense workshop

October 10, 2025 11:33 am TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Kiwanis Club of St. Joseph is preparing for its 11th annual T.A.K.E. Defense class this weekend.

Safety officials remind drivers to be cautious of deer on roadways

October 9, 2025 10:46 am TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Area drivers may come across deer while traveling during peak months for activity, like October and November.

Buchanan County Prosecutor Office and SJSD collaborate to combat student absenteeism

October 8, 2025 11:30 am TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Buchanan County Prosecutor’s Office and St. Joseph School District are partnering together to address student absenteeism.

Fire Prevention Week focuses on lithium-ion battery safety in homes

October 6, 2025 10:53 am TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Oct. 5 marked the start of Fire Prevention Week, signaling homeowners to go over certain fire safety protocols.

Road closures in place due to fall festivities

October 3, 2025 11:12 am TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — When driving near the Pony Express Museum, drivers might notice a few roads blocked off due to this weekend’s PumpkinFest.

Field specialist gives tips about grain bin safety

October 2, 2025 4:11 pm TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — With harvest season upon us, residents in Northwest Missouri might frequently see big, silver units while driving down the highway.

YWCA honors survivors for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October 1, 2025 3:52 pm TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The YWCA will honor victims and survivors of domestic violence during its annual “Hear my Voice” event to kick off Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

EmPowerU e2 high school leadership program kickoff

September 30, 2025 12:00 pm TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — EmPowerU e2 Fellowship high school intergenerational leadership program began on Tuesday morning.

SJFD begins structural fire training at MoWest

September 29, 2025 11:36 am TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Fire Department is conducting its structural fire training.

Local family looking to upgrade historic building

September 26, 2025 11:50 am TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Frederick Towers will see improvements to its office spaces as a local family plans to turn it into a startup entrepreneurship hub for St. Joseph.

Annual ‘Respect the Law’ banquet honors law enforcement

September 25, 2025 7:18 pm TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — On Thursday evening, the Optimist Clubs of St. Joseph hosted its 11th annual Respect the Law banquet.

Former News-Press executive editor inducted into Missouri Newspaper Hall of Fame

September 24, 2025 10:48 am TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Dennis Ellsworth, the St. Joseph News-Press’ former executive editor, has been inducted into the 2025 Missouri Newspaper Hall of Fame.

SJFD receives Missouri American Water Company grant

September 23, 2025 10:42 am TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Fire Department has been awarded $1,000 from the Missouri American Water Company.

City receives a grant for a Pedestrian Safety Project

September 22, 2025 4:42 pm TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — On Friday, the City of St. Joseph made an announcement of being awarded $252,000 in federal funding through the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) to improve pedestrian safety at key crossings across the community.

Three people arrested for multiple St. Joseph crimes

September 19, 2025 1:42 pm TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Three people were taken into custody on Friday morning in relation to multiple crimes throughout St. Joseph.

SJFD launches a new alert system to improve emergency response

September 19, 2025 10:00 am TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Fire Department has implemented a new alerting system that speeds up the dispatching of emergency calls.

The Missouri Highway Patrol reported 8 fatalities over the Fourth of July weekend.

MSHP shares fall safety tips

September 17, 2025 11:18 am TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In the fall, typically, there are more accidents, according to auto accident data from Carfax.

Second Harvest kicks off first ‘Dine out for Hunger’ event

September 16, 2025 11:10 am TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo (News-Press NOW) — Second Harvest is partnering with local restaurants to combat hunger during Hunger Action Month.

Car hijacking ends near Frederick Avenue, suspect identified

September 15, 2025 10:59 am TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — On Sunday morning, the St. Joseph Police Department responded to an armed carjacking in the 800 block of South 24th Street.

YWCA hosts annual Eliminate Racism Breakfast

September 12, 2025 1:05 pm TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) – On Friday morning, the YWCA hosted its 29th annual day of Commitment to Eliminate Racism Breakfast.

SJFD honors retirees at IAFF Local 77 banquet

September 12, 2025 10:45 am TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — On Saturday, the St. Joseph Fire Department will be hosting its annual local 77 retirees and award banquet.

Savannah Pool exceeds donation goal

September 11, 2025 12:05 pm TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Savannah Pool exceeded its $50,000 goal at its Saturday’s Splash Bash.

Former active-duty U.S. Air Force Captain is honor by Missouri Air National Guard

September 10, 2025 5:44 pm TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — On Wednesday afternoon, the Missouri Air National Guard’s 139th Airlift Wing honored a former active-duty Air Force captain.

Construction starting on new Corby Grove pickleball courts, set to open next month

September 8, 2025 10:48 am TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The City of St. Joseph Parks, Recreation and Civic Facilities said progress is being made at the Corby’s Grove pickleball courts.

Suicide rate spike in Missouri acknowledged during National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

September 5, 2025 1:07 pm TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — September is acknowledged as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.

Savannah pursues grant for a new aquatic facility

September 4, 2025 2:30 pm TaMya Bracy

SAVANNAH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) – With the Savannah Aquatic Center closing down after its final season of being open, both Savannah officials and community members are working to defy the odds and keep hopes high with a new pool.

St. Joseph Communication Center to receive new upgrades

September 3, 2025 4:58 pm TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph communication center has received about a $1 million grant from the Missouri 9-1-1 service board to purchase new equipment.

Buchanan County to add new apartments by North Shoppes

September 2, 2025 3:49 pm TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — New apartments are coming near The Shoppes at North Village.

Active shooter hoaxes put colleges across the country on edge

August 29, 2025 11:10 am TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Several college campuses in the region and across the United States are off to a nerve-wracking start of the school year.

Catholic community reacts to Minneapolis shooting

August 28, 2025 4:41 pm TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A shooter opened fire on a Minneapolis church window, killing two children and injuring 17 others. Now, the local Catholic community is sharing its thoughts and condolences to those involved.