
Missouri Western State University rebrands, changing primary name to MoWest.
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western State University has adopted MoWest as the primary way the university will be identified.
Continue ReadingST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western State University has adopted MoWest as the primary way the university will be identified.
Continue ReadingST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Backpacks stuffed with school supplies for children K-12 will be available on Saturday, July 26 from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Continue ReadingST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The University of Missouri Extension specialists will offer a full-day discussion and hands-on training on using drones in agriculture.
Continue ReadingST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District will hold a graduation to celebrate those who have completed the district’s Adult Education and Literacy program.
Continue ReadingST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Police Department recently conducted a comprehensive active shooter training event designed to enhance officer readiness and improve community safety in the face of potential critical incidents.
Continue ReadingST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Students across the Show-Me state will see sweeping new cell phone restrictions starting in the upcoming school year in K-12 classrooms, part of a new law signed Tuesday that includes exceptions for certain emergencies.
Continue ReadingST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â A dedicated educator from Pershing Elementary School has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to the classroom and community.
Continue ReadingST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western State University’s Center for Workforce Development announced it will graduate its first class of students from its “Intro to CNC Machining and Milling” training program.
Continue ReadingST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In the middle of funding challenges for school districts throughout the country, the St. Joseph School District approved its 2025-2026 fiscal year budget in its June 23 meeting.
Continue ReadingST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The two newest members of the St. Joseph School District Board of Education believe the best days are ahead for the district.
Continue ReadingSt. Joseph, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — While it may not feel like it, the first day of school is fastly approaching, and one local organization is hosting a back-to-school distribution.
Continue ReadingST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Among the topics discussed at the University of Missouri’s Board of Curators meeting, different aspects regarding the new UMKC School of Dentistry and School of Medicine buildings were shared.
Continue ReadingST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The University of Missouri System Board of Curators met at the St. Joseph Country Club ballroom on Thursday to attend to a wide variety of subjects affecting the state of Missouri as a whole.
Continue ReadingST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District Board of Education will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the Troester Media Center.
Continue ReadingST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The appointments of two administrators for the 2025-26 academic year were approved by the St. Joseph School District Board of Education.
Continue ReadingST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western State University reinstated the Track & Field program after ‘new information and a new level of support’ came forward.
Continue ReadingST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Board of Education will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, June 9, at Troester Media Center to continue preparation for the 2025-26 academic year.
Continue ReadingTRENTON, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Officials with Central Methodist University and North Central Missouri College signed concurrent enrollment and articulation agreements at an event on May 28.
Continue ReadingST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri State Highway Patrol released the results of its 2025 school bus inspections. Most the school districts received high ratings.
Continue ReadingST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A former ROTC instructor who was fired in 2024 has filed a discrimination lawsuit against the St. Joseph School District.
Continue ReadingST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph School District Board of Education President Latonya Williams has announced she is running for District 10 State Representative in the next election.
Continue ReadingST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western State University is rewarding another recent graduate’s efforts with the opportunity to own and operate a franchise business.Â
Continue ReadingST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The first session of teen summer driving courses in St. Joseph is set to begin next week.
Continue ReadingST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District Board of Education was packed with agenda items at the May 27 meeting, which started at 5:30 p.m.The meeting began with a full crowd due to the recognition of several key accomplishments by individuals and teams. Robidoux Middle School’s Cannon Holthaus was recognized for
Continue ReadingST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Those interested in filling the ever-present need for social workers, especially in rural areas of Northwest Missouri, can receive training through a growing program at Missouri Western State University.
Continue ReadingST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Rolling Hills Library is building a new library and reading skills this summer with their Summer Reading Program, “The Building Readers” program.
Continue ReadingST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District will celebrate the hard work and dedication of the maintenance and operations staff through a ceremony.
Continue ReadingST. JOSEPH, MO (News-Press NOW) — A new piece of Missouri legislation, Senate Bill 68, is sparking conversations about the role of technology in classrooms.
Continue ReadingST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Summer break is almost here for students in St. Joseph schools, but summer break can bring some unsure feelings when it comes to planning activities and keeping the kids busy.
Continue ReadingST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Carden Park Elementary and the surrounding community came together to support a beloved teacher.
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