ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In order to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States, students are invited to share their perspective on what America means to them in a national art contest.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri has two new board members. Janet McCauslin and Don Lantz have joined the group, which aims to improve the quality of life in Northwest Missouri by promoting and facilitating charitable giving. The organization administers charitable giving for more than 223 funds and manages
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Three St. Joseph residents are injured after an Andrew County crash Monday.
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City Councilmembers signaled their support for the St. Joseph School District’s upcoming ballot measure by approving a resolution in favor of the proposition. Monday’s City Council meeting saw members unanimously (9-0) approve a resolution supporting the Proposition 2 bond measure. Residents will vote next Tuesday, April 8, on a 60-cent tax increase that would help pay
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A Downtown event on Saturday morning invited volunteers out to clean litter in St. Joseph. The event, hosted by Beautify St. Joseph and Main Street St. Joseph, aimed to help clean Downtown and bring awareness about the litter problem. Christy George, the president of Main Street St. Joseph, expressed
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Several ramps along Interstate 29 north of St. Joseph will be closed on Tuesday. Four ramps to I-29 and Interstate 229 in Andrew County will be closed from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 1 due to a resurfacing project. They include : Southbound I-29 to I-229 (Exit
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The city will be seeking a new fire chief. Chief Kenny Cordonnier will retire on Friday, April 4, capping a 43-year career. He has served as fire chief since November 2021. Cordonnier started with the city in September 1981 and served in several positions, including nine years as the
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The leader of the 139th Airlift Wing will head the 2025 Apple Blossom parade next month. Commander Barrett Golden has been selected to be the grand marshal, reflecting the military theme of the parade, “Salute!” The parade begins at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 3, at Noyes Boulevard and
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The circles area shows where the SJSD Board of Education looks to purchase potential land for a new high school.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A local group is encouraging community members to engage in clean-up activities across St. Joseph during April. Organizers with Beautify St. Joseph hosted a 12-block clean-up event in Downtown during the weekend and are asking the public to help with additional efforts all month long. “Our mission this year
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Pet owners may want to check the St. Joseph Animal Shelter quickly if a pet goes missing. A bill recently approved by the St. Joseph City Council shortens the holding period for unclaimed and impounded animals. The shelter is now moving from a 10-day holding period to five business
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HB 416, sponsored by Rep. Brenda Shields, R-St. Joseph, includes multiple provisions, such as requiring schools to adopt a comprehensive emergency operations plan to be shared with first responders, requiring schools to have bleeding control kits, and equipping interior school doors with anti-intruder locks and exterior doors with bullet-resistant window film.Â
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The first annual KINDNESS Saint Joseph is the Noyes Home for Children’s newest initiative. The event honors those who spread kindness throughout the community.
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Emergency crews respond to two-vehicle crash around 9 p.m. on Friday, March 28.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) – The Missouri State Highway Patrol identified the deceased suspect in Thursday’s officer-involved shooting. Brayden M. Robertson, an 18-year-old St. Joseph man was shot during an exchange of fire in an on-foot pursuit Thursday afternoon. Robertson was fatally wounded. During the exchange in gunfire, one officer sustained minor injuries and
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Andrew County Health and Safety Coalition is planning programs to help families keep kids and teens off of drugs. “Guiding Good Choices” is a free, six-week free program for parents and teens running from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday at Savannah Middle School. Coalition Coordinator Jessica
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A St. Joseph native and military member has earned the position of a Sentinel guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Awarded the 732nd badge since it was first established in 1958, Josh Habeeb is now a Sentinel guard. With a prestigious position like this, his accomplishment was
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The third annual Olde Fashioned Toasts and Smokes whiskey and cigar festival is taking place at Castle Bridge Event Center on Friday.
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A person was killed in an officer-involved shooting in St. Joseph Thursday morning.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Billy Nolan, the assistant superintendent of Water Protection in St. Joseph, was given the Operator of the Year award for a large facility through the Missouri Water Environment Association.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) – The St. Joseph School District is looking to use a new method to prioritize and teach the qualities defining future SJSD graduates. A survey was sent out by SJSD, seeking community input in November to get opinions from various stakeholders on the different qualities a SJSD graduate should possess.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A biannual event starting this week offers city residents a chance to get rid of yard waste from winter storms. Every year, the city allows open burning of yard waste in the months of April and November. Burning is allowed only between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. All fires
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A local pilot academy based at Rosecrans Memorial Airport recently graduated its second pilot as it closes in on a year of operating.Â
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The KINDNESS Saint Joseph event is meant to foster and encourage kindness in the community.
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The St. Joseph Police Department is investigating a possible hit-and-run.
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Preparations are underway to get the Civic Arena ready to rumble.
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A local business is cleaning up after having a window shot out Thursday morning.
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The St. Joseph Police Department are working a scene involving multiple suspects in the 2500 block of Mitchell Ave.
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HIAWATHA, Ks. (News-Press NOW) — Starting on Thursday, March 27, repairs will begin on a U.S. 36 bridge one half mile west of the U.S. 36/U.S. 73 intersection in Brown County, Kansas.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The City of St. Joseph is honoring the local artist responsible for two buildings that soon will be celebrating 100 years.Both City Hall and the Missouri Theater will mark their centennials in 2027. Last week, stakeholders got a sneak preview of the art of Waylande Gregory. Gregory (1905-1971), a
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