Local News Archives

City begins work on signal upgrade project

October 21, 2025 2:56 pm News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — An intersection along Mitchell Avenue will be closed starting next week for a signal upgrade project.

SJSD invited public to speak on the future of school boundaries and facilities

October 21, 2025 2:38 pm Praji Ghosh

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Community members are invited to give input and be front and center as the St. Joseph School District reviews topics discussed at an Oct. 13 public hearing.

Health Department releases November open burning guidelines

October 21, 2025 1:05 pm News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As November approaches, City officials are reminding residents to follow guidelines for open burning.

Phil Welch stadium renovations ahead of schedule

October 21, 2025 12:29 pm Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The ongoing renovations at Phil Welch Stadium are ahead of schedule.

How fall fashion shifts with the weather

October 21, 2025 11:00 am Payton Counts

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) – Weather plays a big factor in what people choose to wear.

Officials remind public of safety tips through school bus safety week

October 21, 2025 10:54 am Alec Pascuzzi

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Local law enforcement is reminding the public about School Bus Safety Week and what it entails.

SJFD to replace 20 year old Ladder Five truck

October 20, 2025 4:49 pm TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Fire Department is one step closer to getting a new fire truck.

Local gardeners advised to be alert for frost

October 20, 2025 11:44 am Payton Counts

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) – This week, temperatures have finally cooled off and are feeling more fall-like — not only during the day but overnight as well.

U.S. Bank to close Downtown St. Joseph branch

October 20, 2025 2:06 pm News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — U.S. Bank announced it would close its Downtown branch at the beginning of the year.

High school students to explore hands-on construction experiences

October 20, 2025 2:56 pm News-Press NOW

BETHANY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Northwest Missouri high school students have been invited to participate in hands-on activities, inviting them into the world of construction.

New film production comes to St. Joseph

October 20, 2025 1:17 pm Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph will be in the backgrounds of a new independent film in the coming weeks.

Rosecrans Memorial Airport to undergo two construction closures

October 20, 2025 10:46 am Alec Pascuzzi

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Rosecrans Memorial Airport is set to undergo two construction closures.

Mid-Missourians fear losing SNAP benefits

Missourians fear losing SNAP benefits, as federal government shutdown continues

October 20, 2025 10:27 am NPG Content Share

Millions of Americans could lose access to essential food assistance in November as the federal shutdown drags on. That number includes more than 700,000 Missourians.

Renovations on tap this year for Bode Ice Arena, starting with new roof

October 20, 2025 10:21 am Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Parks officials are set to kick off the next step of a multi-million dollar renovation effort for the 50-year old Bode Ice Arena, starting from top to bottom.

City initiative aims to lower crime in College Hill Park neighborhood

October 20, 2025 10:16 am News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A Community Safety Fair, courtesy of the City of St. Joseph, will be offered for residents in the College Hill Park neighborhood over the weekend.

Experts say skin care is still important during the fall

October 18, 2025 11:45 am Charles Christian

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — While people are more aware of skincare in the sunshine of summer, autumn brings its own challenges for your skin.

‘Coffee for a Cure’ raises money for breast cancer

October 17, 2025 11:27 am Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Human Bean is once again raising money to benefit breast cancer patients through the Mosaic Life Care Auxiliary Breast Cancer Patient Assistance Fund.

Over $20K raised for Friends of the Animal Shelter

October 17, 2025 3:05 pm News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Friends of the Animal Shelter of St. Joseph (FOTAS) announced it received a large check thanks to the help of community members.

Joint enforcement operation aims to ‘keep the streets safe’

October 17, 2025 12:12 pm Kyle Schmidt

ST. JOSEPH, Mo (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Police department teamed up with the Missouri State Highway Patrol to conduct a joint operation leading to multiple arrests.

Widespread sidewalk repairs underway at Civic Center Park

October 17, 2025 11:02 am Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Pedestrians taking their next stroll through Civic Center Park will see new and improved sidewalks and walking surfaces.

St. Joseph secures $252K in federal funding to improve pedestrian safety

October 14, 2025 4:52 pm Praji Ghosh

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The City of St. Joseph just got a boost to make walking and biking a little safer. Thanks to more than $250,000 in federal funding, a new initiative called Safe Crossings of St. Joseph is set to begin taking shape.

‘Battle of the Badges’ Blood Drive returns

October 19, 2025 12:15 pm Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The annual Battle of the Badges community blood drive is back, and donors will get a chance to vote for their favorite local first responder department.

Gallatin farmer sentenced in insurance fraud case

October 16, 2025 4:23 pm News-Press NOW

GALLATIN, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Reality star and farmer Steve A. McBee was sentenced to 41 months in prison and ordered to pay $4 million in restitution Thursday, according to media outlets.

Applications open for AFL-CIO Adopt-a-Family program

October 16, 2025 3:51 pm News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The AFL-CIO Community Services is preparing to launch one of its largest annual initiatives.

Registration open for Veterans’ Day parade

October 16, 2025 2:47 pm Charles Christian

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Registration is now open for the 2025 St. Joseph Veterans’ Day parade.

Local Italian restaurant thriving after one year of business

October 16, 2025 1:37 pm Alec Pascuzzi

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Despite National Pasta Day being celebrated on Friday, Oct. 17, a local 5-star restaurant owner said “every day is National Pasta Day”.

Group seeking to overturn new Missouri congressional map responds to AG lawsuit

October 16, 2025 12:57 pm NPG Content Share

People Not Politicians’ lawyer claims a referendum on the new congressional map passed by the Missouri legislature is protected under state law.

St. Joseph Christian School releases music video honor America’s upcoming anniversary

October 18, 2025 11:20 am News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Elementary students at St. Joseph Christian School tapped into their musical talents to honor the nation’s upcoming semi-quincentennial anniversary.

SJSD Foundation presents 2025 Apple Seed Innovation Grants

October 16, 2025 12:00 pm Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District Foundation honored nine employees with “surprise patrol” visits.

SJPD steps up to support domestic violence survivors

October 16, 2025 11:06 am Praji Ghosh

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As the St. Joseph community comes together to honor survivors of domestic violence in October, local police are also playing a big part in that effort.