Business/Consumer

By Jazmine Knight With President Joe Biden’s goal to have 50% of all new vehicle sales be electric cars, the push for electric continues to increase. However, fluctuating temperatures in the Midwest can dramatically impact their performance. Based on a 2019 study conducted by AAA, results showed that when the temperature dropped below 20 degrees,

By Cameron Montemayor A popular local burger joint is temporarily closing its doors in St. Joseph as it undergoes an interior facelift this month. Fans of the restaurant chain Five Guys will have to wait a little bit before they’re able to enjoy the chain’s burgers and fries once again at its location at Belt

By Riley Funk Local businesses are gearing up to bring the playoff football atmosphere to St. Joseph, as the Kansas City Chiefs prepare to face the Miami Dolphins on Saturday. The matchup will be at 7 p.m. Saturday on the defending champions’ home turf of GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Many bar and grill restaurants

By NewsPress Now After years of service operating as a popular breakfast hub in St. Joseph, Le Peep has transitioned to new ownership in 2024. Alan Thuman and his wife Shari turned the business, located at 919 N. Woodbine Road, over to James and Leslie Burris after running the restaurant for 13 years. “I have

By NewsPress Now After years of service operating as a popular breakfast hub in St. Joseph, Le Peep has transitioned to new ownership in 2024. Alan Thuman and his wife Shari turned the business, located at 919 N. Woodbine Road, over to James and Leslie Burris after running the restaurant for 13 years. “I have

By Cameron Montemayor St. Joseph’s palate is expected to get a little spicier thanks to the upcoming addition of a new Indian restaurant on the North Belt Highway. With 22 years of experience cooking in prominent restaurants in Rome, Italy, to New Orleans, owner and head chef Sukhdev Singh and his family are eager to

By NewsPress Now A local company is expanding its business with the acquisition of an Iowa facility. Van-Am Tool & Engineering, a St. Joseph metal machining and fabricator, has purchased the Fabrication Division of GMT Manufacturing in Waverly, Iowa. Company officials say additional fabrication and machining capacity is needed due to increased production demand. The

By Harry Loomis The owner of The Angry Swede Brewing Company has announced plans to sell. Michael Olinger, owner and founder of Angry Swede, said he is seeking $150,000 for his business and hopes to have the sale completed by the end of the year. Olinger said that selling isn’t necessarily something he was hoping

By Kyle Schmidt Following an expensive holiday season of buying gifts, dining out and hosting parties, financial matters are top of mind for many as a new year begins. For those resolving to improve their finances in 2024, we looked to some experts at First Option Bank. They offered tips people of all ages can