St. Joseph man seriously injured in one-car crash
PLATTE COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A St. Joseph man suffered serious injuries in a one-car Platte County crash Tuesday.
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Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office, EMS responds to injury accident
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One child was transported to Mosaic Life Care with injuries due to a two-vehicle accident on southeast 32nd and Seymour Roads.
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Chiefs Training Camp day one: The new and returning faces
ST JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Kansas City Chiefs Training Camp kicked off on Tuesday, July 22, at Missouri Western State University.
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Daniel Zeigler pleads guilty in death of K9 Horus
SAVANNAH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A former Savannah police officer pleaded guilty to animal abuse following the death of a police K9 last summer.
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SJSD prepares for AMI, snow days ahead of first day of school
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW)– With August just around the corner, the first day of school is quickly approaching, and St. Joseph School District administrators and staff are preparing to stay “weather ready”.
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Missouri Supreme Court strikes down stacking sales taxes on marijuana
The Missouri Supreme Court has ruled local governments cannot stack their marijuana sales taxes on top of each other.
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Chiefs fans keep faith after Super Bowl loss
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Kansas City Chiefs may have fallen short in the Super Bowl, but their fans aren’t going anywhere.
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Gene Field Road Bridge to close for repairs
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri Department of Transportation shared the Gene Field Road Bridge over Interstate 29 is scheduled to close on Monday, July 28.
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Ozzy Osbourne, who led Black Sabbath and became the godfather of heavy metal, dies at 76
Ozzy Osbourne, the gloomy, demon-invoking lead singer of the pioneering band Black Sabbath who became the throaty, growling voice — and drug-and-alcohol ravaged id — of heavy metal, died Tuesday, just weeks after his farewell show. He was 76.
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Freudenthal Home-Based Healthcare under new ownership
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Freudenthal Home-Based Healthcare has announced a change in ownership.
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AKMA hosts Kids Summer Art Camp
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art’s “Kids Summer Art Camp” is in session this week.
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Missouri OKs free college tuition for firefighters, police, EMTs with new law
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri is pioneering new opportunities for a wide range of public safety personnel to further their education with free tuition awards for eligible members and their dependents.
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Buchanan County EMS honors the late Steve Groshong through post renaming
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) –Buchanan County EMS is hosting a renaming and dedication ceremony of Post 1 in honor of Steve Groshong.
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Jeeps for a cause: Local club hosts show to support Animal Shelter and encourage community fun
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A local club is organizing a Jeep show to support The Friends of the St. Joseph Animal Shelter.
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Winners announced at 34th Annual Mayor’s Awards for the Arts
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph Mayor John Josendale presented awards to individuals and organizations at the 34th Annual Mayor’s Awards for the Arts celebration on Thursday, July 17.
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Malcolm-Jamal Warner, ‘Cosby Show’ actor, dies at 54 in Costa Rica drowning
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — Malcolm-Jamal Warner the actor who played teenage son Theo Huxtable on “The Cosby Show,” has died at age 54 in an accidental drowning in Costa Rica, authorities there said.
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Perry to receive Snyder Woman of Impact award
Former St. Joseph Central High School golf star Ali Perry, right, will receive the Bill Snyder Woman of Impact Award at this year’s Hall of Fame banquet.
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SJPD conducts targeted traffic enforcement in response to ‘side show’ event
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Police Department conducted a targeted enforcement operation in response to information received about a planned vehicle “side show” event on Saturday, July 19.
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City Council OKs new security for Downtown bus station, funds for Allied Arts, Phil Welch Stadium
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — City Councilmembers will take a close look at potentially increasing security at St. Joseph’s Downtown bus station to address ongoing issues with disruptive behavior.
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Upcoming extreme heat causes warning for furry friends
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — This week’s heat will be brutal and it’s not just humans who are at risk.
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Three people suffer serious injuries in DeKalb County crash
DEKALB COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A driver and two passengers suffered serious injuries due to a crash in DeKalb County just after 7:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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One man dead after hitting a deer in Andrew County
ANDREW COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One man is dead from being thrown off his motorcycle after hitting a deer in Andrew County on Friday evening.
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SJPD increases recruiting efforts through community involvement
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A National Ice Cream Day event at Kris and Kate’s also offered a chance for the St. Joseph Police Department to expand its team.
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Sky’s the limit: Aviation leaders propelling next generation of pilots in St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Longtime pilot Julius Rice remembers growing up as close to the seat of an aircraft as a kid possibly could, with photos as an infant sitting in an airplane as evidence to back it up.
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Chiefs Training Camp ready to kick off at Missouri Western
The Kansas City Chiefs will be officially back in St. Joseph, as Missouri Western State University has completed preparations for the team’s 2025 training camp. This marks the 15th consecutive year the Super Bowl champions will host camp on campus, with Spratt Stadium and the Mosaic Training Fields transformed into the Chiefs’ summer headquarters.
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Salvation Amy provides back-to-school dates
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As the school year quickly approaches, The Salvation Army is gearing up for its annual back-to-school events.
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Churches battle the “summer slump”
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Like many organizations, churches struggle with attendance during the summer months.
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Justice Department asks court to unseal Jeffrey Epstein grand jury records
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department asked a federal court on Friday to unseal grand jury transcripts in Jeffrey Epstein’s case amid a firestorm over the Trump administration’s handling of records related to the wealthy financier.
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What to know ahead of Missouri’s tax-free weekend
ST. JOSEPH, MO (News-Press NOW) — As the days of summer are ticking away, parents are preparing for a long-awaited weekend to save some money on back-to-school necessities.
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St. Joseph Public Library accepting applications for Teen Advisory Board
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Public Library is offering local teens a chance to get volunteer hours and to get involved with the community through its Teen Advisory Board.
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