Valentine’s Day party for adults at inspireU Children’s Discovery Center
The inspireU Children’s Discovery Center, located at 521 Felix St., is hosting an adults-only Valentine’s Day event on Feb. 14.
Continue ReadingCommunity
Puppy Bowl returns to River Bluff Brewing
For the third year, Friends of the St. Joseph Animal Shelter are teaming up with River Bluff Brewing to host the annual Puppy Bowl.
Continue ReadingHappy 90th Birtday Melvin Miles!
Melvin Miles is celebrating his 90th birthday on Feb. 18, 2025. He was born in rural Holt County, Missouri, on Feb. 18, 1935. Cards may be sent to him at 30214 310th St., Fairfax, MO 64446.
Continue ReadingHappy 90th Birtday Melvin Miles!
Melvin Miles is celebrating his 90th birthday on Feb. 18, 2025. He was born in rural Holt County, Missouri, on Feb. 18, 1935. Cards may be sent to him at 30214 310th St., Fairfax, MO 64446.
Continue Reading
Businesses allow employees to wear Chiefs gear ahead of Super Bowl LIX
Many businesses in St. Joseph are allowing employees to wear Kansas City Chiefs attire to work this week ahead of Super Bowl LIX.
Continue Reading
United Way discusses accomplishments of 2024, looks to 2025
The United Way of Greater St. Joseph met on Thursday to discuss the accomplishments of the organization from 2024, as well as looking to what they want to achieve in 2025.
Continue Reading
Minions visit St. Joseph libraries
In honor of Take Your Child to the Library Day, a special guest visited St. Joseph.
Continue Reading
Local entrepreneur celebrates business anniversary
Le Peep is celebrating its first anniversary of new ownership, although Leslie Burris is no stranger to the business world of St. Joseph. In 2011, Burris won the Steven L. Craig School of Business’s entrepreneurship program at Missouri Western State University and took ownership of a Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory location in Iowa. Since winning
Continue Reading
Event aims to help fathers and daughters have fun together
A local business is offering a fun opportunity for fathers and daughters to connect.
Continue Reading
St. Joseph gets ready to enter “Downtown Era”
The St. Joseph Downtown Association is hosting a celebration this weekend that will appeal to local Swifties.
Continue Reading
YWCA seeks nominations for Women of Excellence 2025
The YWCA of St. Joseph is seeking nominations for its 24th Annual Women of Excellence Awards. Nominations for the 2025 Awards will be accepted until March 21 and can be emailed to WOE@ywcasj.org or dropped off at the YWCA at 304 N. Eighth St. The YWCA will accept nominations that are mailed to the office,
Continue Reading
St. Joseph Catholic Academy hosts annual prayer breakfast
Members of the St. Joseph Catholic Academy met for an annual prayer breakfast and fundraising event on Wednesday morning.
Continue Reading
Missouri Western students face mental health problems post-inauguration
Regardless where one stands on the political spectrum, several U.S. residents taken to social media after the inauguration, hurting their mental well-being.
Continue Reading
New animal shelter design complete, construction tentatively set for spring
Ellison-Auxier Architects designed the new 15,000-square-foot facility to be built at 3405 S. Belt Highway. It will be significantly larger than the current 8,000-square-foot building.
Continue Reading
Grief support program will begin sessions early February
GriefShare is a biblically based international program that helps people grieving the loss of a loved one. Locally Debbie Lyons is a facilitator of a group starting in the beginning of February. “GriefShare walks you through each week with different activities with different lessons,” Lyons said. “The videos are amazing from people with heartfelt passion
Continue Reading
United Way partner agencies meet for breakfast
United Way of Greater St. Joseph invited members of their partner agencies to a breakfast and networking event on Wednesday morning. Many attendees were from partner agencies who collaborate with the United Way and they were able to meet others from partner agencies while enjoying a nice breakfast on Jan. 15. Kylee Strough, president of
Continue Reading
Dennis and Judi Jenkins celebrate 60 years!
Dennis and Judi Jenkins will celebrate 60 years of marriage on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024. They were married on that date in 1964, at St. Patrick’s Church, in St. Joseph. Dennis is retired from Globe Union and Judi is retired from Heartland Regional Medical Center (now Mosaic Life Care), both in St. Joseph. Their children
Continue Reading
Dennis and Judi Jenkins celebrate 60 years!
Dennis and Judi Jenkins will celebrate 60 years of marriage on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024. They were married on that date in 1964, at St. Patrick’s Church, in St. Joseph. Dennis is retired from Globe Union and Judi is retired from Heartland Regional Medical Center (now Mosaic Life Care), both in St. Joseph. Their children
Continue Reading
5 Tips to Outsmart Scammers
By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Scammers don’t take days off. From phishing emails to package theft, fraudsters and scammers can cost you money. Fortunately, you can stay one step ahead of them with these simple tips to help protect yourself. 1. Strengthen your online security: Safeguard your accounts by using unique, 12-character passwords and enabling multi-factor
Continue Reading
William and Jan Evans celebrate 50 years!
William and Jan (Smith) Evans will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Dec. 20, 2024. They were married, in Edgerton, Missouri, on Dec. 20, 1974. Their children are Christine Haley, St. Joseph, and Paul (Laura) Evans, Stewartsville, Missouri. Their grandchildren are Evan Haley, Audrey Evans, Lydia Haley, Gwendolyn Evans and Erma Evans. William served in
Continue Reading
William and Jan Evans celebrate 50 years!
William and Jan (Smith) Evans will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Dec. 20, 2024. They were married, in Edgerton, Missouri, on Dec. 20, 1974. Their children are Christine Haley, St. Joseph, and Paul (Laura) Evans, Stewartsville, Missouri. Their grandchildren are Evan Haley, Audrey Evans, Lydia Haley, Gwendolyn Evans and Erma Evans. William served in
Continue Reading
Americans Prioritize Giving, Even When Squeezed by Economic Uncertainty
By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) A new study reveals Americans’ relationship with charitable giving. While generosity is a core value for three-quarters of Americans, economic concerns have caused some to tighten their purse strings. Nevertheless, many Americans are open to advice for how they can prioritize philanthropy. In a new national survey from Wells Fargo, 29%
Continue Reading
Tommy and Carol Taylor celebrate 65 years!
Tommy and Carol Taylor are celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary on Dec. 5, 2024. They were married at the First Christian Church, in St. Joseph, on Dec. 5, 1959. Their children are Anne Healy (Jerry), of Texas, Amy Albright (Tim), of Parkville, Missouri, and Tommy II (Pu), of Thailand. They have nine grandchildren and eight
Continue Reading
Help Create A More Accepting and Inclusive Society for All
By NewsPress Now (NAPSI)—Everyone deserves a place to call home, the freedom to live in safety, and the opportunity to work for a better life. Yet, this is too often not the case for LGBTQ+ people. Barriers toward secure housing, stable employment, and overall safety often limit them from pursuing their American dreams.
Continue Reading
Rodney and Nancy Lillard celebrate 50 years!
Rodney and Nancy Lillard are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Dec. 6, 2024. They were married at the Fillmore Christian Church, in Fillmore, Missouri, on Dec. 6, 1974. Their children are Carrie (Robert) Jandorf, Mollie Lillard, and Laura (Richard) King. They have six grandchildren, McKinley Lillard, Eli Lillard, Sam Jandorf, Charlotte King, Andrew King,
Continue Reading
Caleb Roach named to 2024-25 men’s wheelchair basketball team at UW-Whitewater
By NewsPress Now WHITEWATER, Wi. — Caleb Roach from Plattsburg, Missouri, who is studying Management at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, is competing on the men’s wheelchair basketball team for the 2024-25 season. The UW-Whitewater men’s wheelchair basketball program is a club sport that competes nationally. The Warhawks have won 14 national championships since 1982, most
Continue Reading
The Science of Flexibility: Innovative Technology in Eyewear
By NewsUSA (NewsUSA) – The advancements made in eyewear over the years have been shaped by innovative materials designed to be stylish, durable, and flexible. Today’s optical frames are far more than just fashion statements—they are crafted to meet the demands of active lifestyles. Flexible materials have transformed the eyewear industry, offering resilience and comfort
Continue ReadingStanberry Native Jayden Rigney initiated into the Missouri Military Academy Corps of Cadets
By NewsPress Now MEXICO, Mo. — On October 19, 2024, Jayden Rigney, child of Edward and Nelda Ginther of Stanberry, MO, was inducted into the 136th Missouri Military Academy (MMA) Corps of Cadets at the MMA Passing Through Ceremony. Missouri Military Academy is an all-male, college preparatory military boarding school (middle school and high school)
Continue Reading
Mental health summit discusses traumatic childhood experiences
By Ashley Luthans Mental health advocates gathered Friday for a summit on adverse childhood experiences organized by the St. Joseph Health Department. Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are potentially traumatic incidents that happen to kids. The event, held at Missouri Western State University, invited attendees to learn about the impact of ACEs on mental and physical
Continue Reading
Happy 90th Birthday Robert “Bob” Simpson!
Robert O. “Bob” Simpson turned 90 on Nov. 4, 2024. He was married to Delores A. (Weese) Simpson. She passed in 2002. Bob has two sons, Douglas (Anita) and David (Darla) Simpson, and one daughter, Pamela Phillippe. He is grandfather to Brian Phillippe, Laura Pike, and Benton, Allie and Aaron Simpson. He is great-grandfather to
Continue Reading