Local News Archives

Familiar local voice has book published

May 26, 2025 10:45 am News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, MO. (News-Press NOW) — For years, Tom Brand was a familiar voice across northwest Missouri, delivering early morning farm reports and weather updates on local radio.

St. Joseph Memorial Park and Mount Auburn Cemetery to conduct semi annual cleanup

May 26, 2025 11:00 am News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph Memorial Park and Mount Auburn Cemetery will conduct its semi-annual cemetery cleanup on Monday, June 2.

Kansas City woman sentenced for COVID-19 scheme

May 26, 2025 12:00 pm News-Press NOW

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A Kansas City woman was sentenced in federal court today for filing a false claim as part of a scheme to fraudulently receive approximately $62,811.75 in COVID-19 relief funds from the government.

Veterans remembered in St. Joseph Memorial Day tribute

May 26, 2025 1:01 pm Jenna Wilson

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Veterans were honored on Memorial Day morning with a Remembrance Ceremony held at City Hall.

Benefit auction supports local cancer patient and family

May 25, 2025 8:29 pm Kendra Simpson

Triple-B Auction, Elite Events and the Good Times Event Center hosted the benefit auction to support the Bibb family while they undergo difficult times.

New MSW program at Missouri Western seeking accreditation

May 24, 2025 11:30 am Charles Christian

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Those interested in filling the ever-present need for social workers, especially in rural areas of Northwest Missouri, can receive training through a growing program at Missouri Western State University.

Area ceremonies to honor fallen military service members

May 25, 2025 11:00 am Crystal Olney

GOWER and PLATTE CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Memorial Day ceremonies will be held Monday in the area to mourn United States military personnel who died while serving in the armed forces.

Four continents down, three to go for local runner

May 25, 2025 10:00 am Kyle Schmidt

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The journey to run a marathon or longer in all seven continents started before Candice Knuteson set it to be her goal.

Platte County recognized as Blue Shield community

May 26, 2025 11:30 am Leah Rainwater

PLATTE, CO., Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri Department of Public Safety has recognized Platte County as a Blue Shield Community in recognition of Platte County’s commitment to Public Safety.

New technology to improve heart health

May 23, 2025 3:31 pm Kirsten Stokes

ST. JOSEPH, MO (News-press NOW) — As heart disease remains the leading cause of death in Americans, local physicians are continuing to use new technology to improve heart health.

SJPD makes quick arrest following Thursday night stabbing

May 23, 2025 2:45 pm News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Police Department was able to capture and arrest a suspect who fled the scene of a stabbing on Thursday evening.

St. Joseph Police clarify shooting reports in 2025

May 23, 2025 1:39 pm Jenna Wilson

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) –While more than 100 shooting incidents have been reported in St. Joseph since the beginning of the year, fewer than half have been linked to violent crime, according to the St. Joseph Police Department.

Spring and summer shelter reservations are going fast

May 26, 2025 10:30 am Charles Christian

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Although St. Joseph park shelter reservations open in January for, spring and summer, are the busiest times to rent a space.

Rolling Hills builds reading skills with summer challenge

May 23, 2025 11:31 am Kendra Simpson

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Rolling Hills Library is building a new library and reading skills this summer with their Summer Reading Program, “The Building Readers” program.

New fire chief to be recognized at city council meeting

May 23, 2025 10:44 am Leah Rainwater

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph’s new fire chief will be honored in a special ceremony at the Tuesday, May 27 City Council meeting.

Platte County man convicted of rape

May 23, 2025 10:33 am Steve Booher

PLATTE CO., Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A Platte County jury has convicted a Fort Wayne, Indiana man of rape in the second degree for having sex with a 20-year-old woman while she was passed out. Christopher John Heath was found guilty on Thursday, May 22, after a four-day jury trial.

Digs for Dogs program assisting local pet owners

May 23, 2025 10:03 am Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As the temperature starts to rise in the coming summer months, pet owners are encouraged to prioritize the health of their outdoor pets.

Drivers fill up early as gas prices dip before Memorial Day weekend

May 22, 2025 1:35 pm Jenna Wilson

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri drivers are seeing some relief at the gas pump as the Memorial Day travel period kicks off.

Mobile clinic offers free breast and cervical screenings

May 22, 2025 1:22 pm Kendra Simpson

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Stuber Health and Heart to Heart International have teamed up to offer free breast and cervical cancer screenings at the Sisters of Solace coffee shop.

City of St. Joseph shares holiday schedule in observance of Memorial Day

May 22, 2025 11:23 am Leah Rainwater

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The City of St. Joseph announced which facilities won’t be available on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26.

St. Joseph Goodwill reopens after renovations

May 22, 2025 11:20 am Kendra Simpson

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Goodwill held a grand reopening ceremony Thursday morning, complete with a blue ribbon cutting, donuts and coupons for shoppers.

Noyes Home named finalist for $10,000 grant

May 22, 2025 11:05 am Kendra Simpson

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Noyes Home for Children has been named a finalist for Evergy’s Hometown Grant, which rewards $10,000 to non-profits in its service area.

Work set to begin on Krug Park renovation

May 22, 2025 10:20 am Leah Rainwater

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Contractors are preparing to begin a more-than two-year project to upgrade one historic park in St. Joseph in the coming weeks. E.L. Crawford and Construction plan to begin the $11.75 million project on Monday, June 2. The project is weather-permitting. Residents will notice fencing and signage- there will be

EF-0 tornado confirmed south of St. Joseph

May 21, 2025 3:47 pm Jared Shelton

The National Weather Service in Kansas City confirmed an EF-0 tornado touched down south of St. Joseph Monday evening, May 19 2025.

Good Dads program to host engagement luncheon

May 21, 2025 3:13 pm Leah Rainwater

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One local community organization is hosting an Engagement Luncheon for dads in the area.

See St. Joseph: community, celebrations & comedy

May 22, 2025 6:00 am Kendra Simpson

St. Joe’s Comedy Wedding is a ceremony like no other including a family-feud, a delicious dinner, dancing and plenty of laughs.

SJSD to celebrate maintenance and operations staff

May 21, 2025 2:06 pm Leah Rainwater

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District will celebrate the hard work and dedication of the maintenance and operations staff through a ceremony.

Water main burst blocks off Messanie Street

May 21, 2025 1:39 pm Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Messanie and 8th Streets have been closed off due to a water main line bursting.

Big Brothers Big Sisters to host Annual Ignite 5k

May 21, 2025 1:11 pm Leah Rainwater

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Joseph invites runners, walkers and community supporters to lace up their sneakers for one well-known annual event.

MSHP Troop H rolls out new ‘Ghost’ Patrol Cars

May 21, 2025 11:41 am Jenna Wilson

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri State Highway Patrol is rolling out its new ‘ghost graphic’ vehicles, just in time for Memorial Day weekend, urging drivers to prioritize safety.