Local News Archives

Women’s Expo comes to St. Joseph

September 17, 2025 6:00 pm Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph’s Civic Arena will play host its first-ever Women’s Expo.

The science behind the lively colors of fall

September 17, 2025 11:14 am Payton Counts

ST. JOSEPH, Mo (News-Press NOW) — Over the next couple of weeks, St. Joseph will once again be bursting with the colors of autumn.

Columbia lawmaker and nurse shares COVID-19 experience amid changing vaccine guidelines

September 17, 2025 2:02 pm NPG Content Share

It’s been more than five years after the COVID-19 pandemic but it still weighs heavily on some nurses.

UPCO to host pet vaccine clinic

September 17, 2025 1:54 pm Rebecca Evans

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — UPCO will host a low-cost vaccine clinic for dogs and cats on Saturday, Sept. 20, with veterinarian Bob Peters, DVM, providing services.

MoWest to feature alumni art in exhibition

September 17, 2025 12:42 pm News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Drew Brown Art Gallery in Potter Hall at Missouri Western State University will host an exhibition of art by alumni and friends.

Buchanan County Courthouse to close for generator upgrade

September 17, 2025 11:44 am News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Buchanan County Courthouse will be closed from Friday through Monday for a scheduled cutover to a new emergency generator system.

Big gift for little learners: Free InspireU access for SJSD kindergarteners

September 17, 2025 11:40 am Praji Ghosh

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One local mom is already seeing the benefits of the free InspireU membership.

The Missouri Highway Patrol reported 8 fatalities over the Fourth of July weekend.

MSHP shares fall safety tips

September 17, 2025 11:18 am TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In the fall, typically, there are more accidents, according to auto accident data from Carfax.

City maps out $1.5M upgrades to Fairview Golf Course after clearing hurdles

September 16, 2025 5:42 pm Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph Parks and Recreation is setting the stage for long-awaited improvements to Fairview Golf Course after years of obstacles for one of the earliest scheduled parks tax projects.

St. Joseph man restores St. Patrick’s Cathedral sign

September 16, 2025 5:30 pm Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One local man is working to preserve a family legacy.

Central Missouri Honor Flight’s last ride held Monday

September 16, 2025 3:55 pm NPG Content Share

Columbia welcomed home 70 area veterans Monday night after a day trip to Washington D.C.

St. Joseph woman shares frustration after thieves target her vehicles

September 16, 2025 2:29 pm Praji Ghosh

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A St. Joseph woman said she’s fed up with thieves targeting her vehicles.

Second Harvest kicks off first ‘Dine out for Hunger’ event

September 16, 2025 11:10 am TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo (News-Press NOW) — Second Harvest is partnering with local restaurants to combat hunger during Hunger Action Month.

Enjoying fall activities without breaking the bank

September 16, 2025 10:00 am Payton Counts

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.

One dead in Holt County crash

September 16, 2025 1:28 am News-Press NOW

HOLT COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — An Atchison, Kansas, man is dead after a one-car crash Monday in Holt County.

Utility work to close section of Frederick Avenue

September 15, 2025 5:22 pm News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Scheduled work on a water line replacement project this week will close a part of Frederick Avenue.

Water main break causes East Hills Library to close early

September 15, 2025 3:12 pm News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Public Library branch at East Hills closed early on Monday due to a water main break that left the building without water for several hours.

IT professional gives expert tips for cybersecurity

September 15, 2025 11:55 am Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Via public records requests from News-Press NOW, it was indicated that the City of St. Joseph suffered a cyberattack that attacked local networks and exposed thousands of citizens’ data.

Missouri volunteers lend helping hand tagging monarch butterflies during fall migration

September 15, 2025 11:49 am Cameron Montemayor

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.

SJSD upgrades intercoms system for safer classrooms

September 15, 2025 11:42 am Praji Ghosh

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District installed a new intercom system throughout the district as a part of the 2024 bond project.

One person seriously injured in Daviess County crash

September 15, 2025 11:34 am News-Press NOW

DAVIESS COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One adult and one child were injured in an ATV crash Sunday in Daviess County.

Two lawsuits, one ‘citizen’s veto’ filed since Gov. Kehoe’s special session on redistricting

September 15, 2025 11:16 am NPG Content Share

People Not Politicians, a non-partisan organization, filed a referendum on Friday, aimed at giving voters the chance to approve or deny Gov. Mike Kehoe’s “Missouri First” map. This is the third challenge to the governor’s map.

Car hijacking ends near Frederick Avenue, suspect identified

September 15, 2025 10:59 am TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — On Sunday morning, the St. Joseph Police Department responded to an armed carjacking in the 800 block of South 24th Street.

Innocence Project speaker coming to MoWest

September 14, 2025 10:30 am Charles Christian

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A man released from prison for murder due to a false conviction will speak at a Constitution Day event at Missouri Western State University.

North Church of God celebrated its 95th anniversary with community members

September 14, 2025 10:21 am Praji Ghosh

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) –North Church of God was celebrating its 95th anniversary on Sept. 14, with a cookout, inflatables and games. From bounce houses to backyard games, the event was packed with family-friendly fun, kicking off at 11 a.m. and rolling into a potluck picnic by 12:30 pm. “Its my home church

Truck flips on I-29

September 13, 2025 4:59 pm News-Press NOW, Rebecca Evans

BUCHANAN COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Two lanes on northbound I-29 are backed up due to a crash involving a box truck.

United Way volunteers assemble hygiene kits for teens

September 13, 2025 1:49 pm Rebecca Evans

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Volunteers gathered Saturday, Sept. 13, to assemble hygiene kits for local teens in need.

West Platte Blue Jays secure top spot in local softball tournament

September 13, 2025 4:07 pm Ryan Eslinger

ST JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Eight Softball teams traveled to Heritage Park in St. Joseph on Saturday morning to play in the Benton Softball tournament.

‘Take a Seat 2025’ to raise funds for Noyes Home for Children

September 13, 2025 1:50 pm Rebecca Evans

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Noyes Home for Children will host its largest annual fundraiser, Take a Seat 2025: Light the Way, Saturday evening offering an elegant gala in support of children and families in need.

Week 3 High School Football Matchups

September 10, 2025 6:11 pm Ryan Eslinger

ST. JOSEPH, Mo (News-Press NOW) — Here are the final scores for the teams in the St. Joseph area.