United Way seeks volunteers for annual allocations process
The United Way of Greater St. Joseph is recruiting community members to help evaluate its partner agencies and decide how it invests campaign funds.
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Few applications submitted for senior property tax relief
The Senior Citizen Tax Credit Program, which opened on Monday, March 3, allows taxpayers over 62-years-old to apply for credits that cap future real property tax increases. Since Monday, about 200 applications have been filled out.
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Rotary spaghetti dinner set for Friday
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Residents can enjoy an Italian meal and support local initiatives at a fundraiser this Friday. Eastside Rotary’s 42nd Annual Spaghetti Dinner is offered from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 7, at Ashland United Methodist Church, 2711 Ashland Ave. The meal includes spaghetti with a homemade sauce, salad, bread
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School board candidate James Mrkvicka is ramping up community involvement
St. Joseph School Board candidate, James Mrkvicka talks about why he’s running for the board.
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Family seeking justice, fatal hit-and-run remains unsolved
A St. Joseph family is seeking justice after their family member, Jason Goldesberry, was killed in a hit-and-run accident along St. Joseph Avenue on December 1, 2024.
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Robidoux Row Museum opens for 2025 season
The Museum also welcomed new board members and volunteer staff in the new year. The group finished orientation last month to help them acclimate to their new roles.
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Cook Road bridge scheduled for roadside work
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri Department of Transportation has scheduled some roadside work for the Cook Road bridge on Wednesday, March 5. According to MoDOT, Cook Road will be narrowed to one lane for roadside work on Wednesday. Workers will be securing rocks at the east side of the bridge, which were
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Shrek the Musical to be performed at the Missouri Theater this weekend
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Robidoux Resident Theatre of St. Joseph is entertaining the community once again this weekend with their production of Shrek the Musical.
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Missouri State Teachers Association hosts School Board candidate forum
Candidates (from left to right) Jennifer Kerns, Brian Kirk, Kim Miller, James Mrkvicka, Kenneth Reeder and Cassandra Veale participate in a Missouri State Teacher’s Association candidate forum at the Troester Media Center.
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Tiny home development services to begin in the spring
The city of St. Joseph and Community Action Partnership are addressing the rising homeless population with the addition of a tiny home village located at 2101 S. Eighth St.
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SJFD still investigating early morning fire
Emergency crews battled a fire in the the 200 block of N. Eighth St. on Monday morning. The St. Joseph Fire Department was called to the scene at about 5 a.m. Officials said the fire was isolated to one apartment on the third floor of the apartment building and that the Red Cross will house
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Missouri hunters still encouraged to take precautions amid bird flu
Snow geese fly at Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge in December in Holt County, Missouri.
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St. Joseph man found guilty in methamphetamine trafficking case
A Buchanan County jury returned a guilty verdict for a St. Joseph man on Friday for second-degree trafficking of methamphetamine. In the case State of Missouri v. Paul David Chaney, the Buchanan County jury was selected on Thursday, Feb. 27, and on Friday, Feb. 28, the jury found Chaney guilty of possessing over 450 grams
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Law enforcement investigates double homicide, child abduction in Riverside, Missouri
The Platte County, Missouri, Sheriff’s Office, alongside the Riverside, Missouri, Police Department, are investigating a double homicide and child abduction from late Thursday evening. According to a media release sent to News-Press NOW from the Platte County Sheriff’s Office’s Captain Jeffrey Shanks at 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 28: The first murder was around 11:15
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Construction on Alabama/Route 59 project to kick off in late March
Vehicles drive along the intersection of U.S. Route 59 on a bright and sunny day in August in South, St. Joseph.
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Traffic impacts announced with Route 59/Alabama St. project set for March 18
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — South Side residents and area travelers will see construction begin on March 18 on a multi-year project to reshape the intersection of Route 59 and Alabama Street. The first stage of the large-scale $8.3 million project is officially scheduled to begin on Tuesday, March 18, according to the Missouri Department of
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New protein manufacturing facility eyed for south St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — St. Joseph could see an infusion of nearly 140 new jobs if city leaders agree to a contract to build a new protein manufacturing facility in the south end. Pending City Council approval, the city will enter into a contract with Nortian Foodtech, LLC., to construct the manufacturing facility on a
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Missouri Democratic Party protests at City Hall
Protestors crowded St. Joseph’s City Hall Saturday afternoon for pride as part of a statewide effort led by the Missouri Democratic Party LGBTQ+ Caucus.
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Pickett Elementary students ‘brewing big business’ opportunities
Sixth grade students at Pickett Elementary learn what it means to run a business by working in different positions at ‘Mo and Finn’s Coffee Shop’.
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Accident at U.S. Route 36 west toward North Belt Highway
Law enforcement agencies responded to an accident on U.S. Route 36 going west toward North Belt Highway in St. Joseph on Friday evening around 4:21 p.m.Â
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SJSD enters into an agreement with the Missouri Ethics Commission
The St. Joseph School District has entered into an agreement with the Missouri Ethics Commission regarding the use of a district email for a ballot measure. An email was sent to staff members regarding an April 2024 bond issue, where the email was used to communicate about committee meetings. To resolve the issue, SJSD will
Continue Reading Chamber breakfast to feature school board candidates
Candidates running for the two open seats on the St. Joseph School District Board of Education will speak at a Chamber of Commerce event later this month. The chamber will host its next Public Affairs Coffee event at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 12, at Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center, 1201 N. Woodbine Road.
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Food trucks welcome customers during warmer weather
Mobile eateries are welcoming the arrival of warmer weather and sunshine as spring approaches.
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Construction on new Rolling Hills Library begins
Development on the new Rolling Hills Library is underway to replace the current St. Joseph branch located off of the North Belt Highway. Work on the nearly four-acre plot of land began in January.
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Pershing does 100 acts of kindness for community
Pershing students learned empathy and compassion for others when they helped serve food at the Open Door Food Kitchen.
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Mobile clinic offers free breast & cervical cancer screenings
Heart to Heart International provided two disaster response vehicles for free breast and cervical cancer screenings.
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See St. Joseph: warm weather and hot events
Many contestants of the annual Chili Cookoff have participated for several years prior and enjoyed showing off their numerous trophies.
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Suspect in double homicide, kidnapping reported dead
Media outlets are reporting that the suspect allegedly involved in the Friday morning a double homicide and child abduction from Riverside, Missouri, was killed by police. The Platte County, Missouri Sheriff’s Office originally issued an Amber Alert at 5:10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 28, for a five-year-old child. Guiliana Manning was abducted after the suspect
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Despite difficulties, local businesses finding their groove in St. Joseph
Owning a small local business in a market flooded with bigger chain competitors isn’t without its challenges, but St. Joseph entrepreneurs are showing they can be successful.Â
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United Way launches new program for volunteers
The United Way of Greater St. Joseph announced a new program to provide community members with volunteer opportunities.
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