Salvation Army to collect winter clothing donations
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Salvation Army of St. Joseph is now accepting donations of coats, hats, gloves, blakets and scarves to help families in need.
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Copperhead snakes more active around River Bluff Trails Park
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — With cooler weather moving in, copperhead snakes are preparing for hibernation.
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Harvest Season is here for regional farmers
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Harvest season is underway, at least for some crops.  Harvest season marks the time when mature crops are gathered from the fields, but timing varies.
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MoWest reflects on legacy of founding President, Marvin Looney
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â Missouri Western State University is mourning the loss and remembering its very first president, Marvin O. Looney.Â
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State Rep. Brenda Shields shares decision to end Missouri Senate campaign
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — When State Rep. Brenda Shields (R-St. Joseph) announced her decision to end her campaign for Missouri’s 34th Senate district on Wednesday, it generated plenty of attention.
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Rosecrans Memorial Airport hosts fall career fair
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri Air National Guard’s 139th Airlift Wing hosted a career fair.
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Local diocese claims Charlie Kirk vigil was denied on MoWest’s campus, MoWest reponds
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â Two weeks ago, conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder, Charlie Kirk, was assassinated at Utah Valley University. Now, different organizations nationwide have held vigils to mourn and honor the influencer.
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Former News-Press executive editor inducted into Missouri Newspaper Hall of Fame
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.
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St. Joseph fighter Katelyn Radtka announces jump to professional women’s boxing
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Professional boxing is set to welcome a local female fighter to the ranks for the first time this fall.
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Fish dead in Krug Park pond due to algae bloom, low oxygen levels MDC says
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — At least 50 fish were found belly-up at Krug Park on Tuesday afternoon.
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MoWest makes professor reviews public to help students pick classes Â
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Some Missouri schools are now making it easier for students to see how professors are rated — and they can check it all online.Â
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Missouri American Water hosts ‘Show Me Safety’ Fair
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Safety is a top priority in many industries, especially those that utilize construction and utility tools.
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Women’s Expo comes to St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph’s Civic Arena will play host its first-ever Women’s Expo.
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MSHP shares fall safety tips
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â In the fall, typically, there are more accidents, according to auto accident data from Carfax.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo (News-Press NOW) — The first day of fall is less than a week away, and people are eager for the cooler temperatures to stick around, colorful scenery and seasonal activities.Â
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Missouri volunteers lend helping hand tagging monarch butterflies during fall migration
HOLT COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The prairies of Northwest Missouri were fluttering with activity as community scientists and residents gathered this past weekend to offer a helping hand with migrating monarch butterfly research efforts.
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Phil Welch Stadium undergoing renovations before 2026 season
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — With the St. Joseph Mustangs in the midst of their off-season, renovations to Phil Welch Stadium will have the team and fans coming back “home” with a slightly different look.
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Locals react ahead of Powerball drawing
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — After no winner Monday, the Powerball jackpot has now reached $1.4 billion.
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City plans new airport agreement with Pan Am Flight Services despite questions by local bidder
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — City councilmembers signaled their support for a new aviation service provider at Rosecrans Memorial Airport after initial plans with one Midwest operator were suddenly canceled amid concerns.
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Buchanan County to add new apartments by North Shoppes
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — New apartments are coming near The Shoppes at North Village.
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Films, movie theaters face challenges
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — This past summer, movie theaters around the world featured big films such as ‘Superman’ and ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ but struggled to bring in crowds.
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Storm Tracker team talks to MSHSAA about game time decisions
ST. JOSEPH, Mo (News-Press NOW) — Following the start of the school year a few weeks ago, high school sports are now gaining more attention.
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City pivots after Apex rescinds Rosecrans Airport lease agreement
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — It’s back to the drawing board for the city of St. Joseph after a planned agreement with one KC-based airport operator was suddenly withdrawn following claims by a local businessman of an improper selection process by city officials.
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MoWest and SJSD explain ideas behind new direct admission program
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western State University and the St. Joseph School District have partnered to offer students direct admission to MoWest.
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SJPD discusses utilization of the Shield Check program
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Police Department has officially started its new security service known as “Shield Check”.
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Storm Tracker Team evaluates The Old Farmer’s Almanac forecast accuracy
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — For more than 230 years, The Old Farmers’ Almanac has been a trusted source for planning weather-dependent activities such as farming, gardening and even travel.
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MoWest professor and students give take on AI usage
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The ever-growing artificial intelligence industry has been gaining traction in schools.
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SJSD aims to boost focus, cuts cell phones from classrooms Â
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District rolled out a new rule in 2025 — no cell phones in the classroom.Â
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Family of fallen motorcyclist pleads for caution as fatal crashes rise in St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As she stood at the gravestone of her brother Ryan Coffman, a St. Joseph motorcyclist killed by a wrong-way driver last May, Chandra Roberts is flooded with the emotions of that life-altering day 15 months ago, a feeling of grief that families face at a growing rate in St. Joseph.
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Ribbon cutting marks major expansion at Hosea Elementary
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District cut the ribbon on a big upgrade Thursday at Hosea Elementary.Â
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