Pet Pals: St. Joseph Animal Shelter highlights a sweet dog named ‘Scooter’
Pet Pals: St. Joseph Animal Shelter highlights a sweet dog named ‘Scooter’
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Ruhnke Reunion
The Ruhnke Reunion will be Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, at noon at the Christ Lutheran Church, in Wathena, Kansas, on Hwy 36. Pot luck and Bingo. Drinks and plasticware will be provided.
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Happy 90th Birthday Elbert Turner!
Elbert Turner will celebrate his 90th birthday on Aug. 14, 2025. He was born in Mexico, Missouri, on that date in 1935. Elbert married Bonnie Hoover on June 18, 1955. She passed away on Jan. 16, 2014. He then married Meryldee Turner on May 29, 2016. Elbert’s children are Leslie Heckman (Robert) (Leslie passed away
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Benedictine Living Community continues free summer concerts
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Residents, family members and community members can enjoy a free country music concert on Tuesday, Aug. 12, as part of the Benedictine Living Community’s “Summer Nights Live” concert series.
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National Wellness Month encourages focus on health and self-care
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As summer hits its peak, the month of August also brings a timely reminder to focus on personal well-being.
Continue Reading Pet Pals: St. Joseph Animal Shelter highlights cuddly kitten named ‘Lilith’
Pet Pals: St. Joseph Animal Shelter highlights cuddly kitten named ‘Lilith’

Lunch and Learn event helps caregivers with burnout
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — An upcoming free lunch and learn event at Benedictine Living Community in St. Joseph will help caregivers prevent burnout.
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Habitat for Humanity holds ribbon cutting, blessing for new house
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Habitat for Humanity held a ribbon-cutting and house blessing on Wednesday on the corner of 1520 Moss St. for a local family.
Continue Reading Pet Pals: St. Joseph Animal Shelter highlights a terrier mix named ‘Blossom’
Pet Pals: St. Joseph Animal Shelter highlights a terrier mix named ‘Blossom’
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Training camp unites community ahead of Red Rally
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — After a day off Saturday, the Kansas City Chiefs were back at training camp — and the fans showed up. The entire team was available for autographs, and fans lined up before and after practice for a chance to get their favorite player’s signature. Keyton Reck has been a
Continue Reading Pet Pals: St. Joseph Animal Shelter highlights a well trained dog named ‘Loki’
Pet Pals: St. Joseph Animal Shelter highlights a well trained dog named ‘Loki’
Continue Reading Pet Pals: St. Joseph Animal Shelter highlights a playful dog named ‘Ben’
Pet Pals: St. Joseph Animal Shelter highlights a sweet dog named ‘Ben’
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Registration opens for youth tennis lessons
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Local children interested in participating in a youth tennis summer camp in July can now register.
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Legendary St. Joseph deli makes upgrades, adds more music
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A local deli, that is over a century old, is making some upgrades to its facility and music.
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Community organizations prepare celebrations for Juneteenth
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW). — In celebrating Juneteenth, St. Joseph Museums will be holding a Juneteenth parade and vendor fair.
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Friends of the Animal Shelter of St Joseph starts spaying and neuter program
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — To help shelters in the area not be overcrowded, Friends of the Animal Shelter of St Joseph (FOTAS) is launching a spay and neuter program known as ‘Spay it Forward.’ “Every animal that is not spayed or neutered has a dramatic impact on the population at the shelter,” FOTAS
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