Route AC bridge over U.S. Route 36 to now close in September
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A bridge closure originally scheduled on Monday, Aug. 18, has been delayed.
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‘The possibilities seem endless’: Chiefs tight ends preparing for a team without Travis Kelce
ST JOSEPH, Mo (News-Press NOW) — Since Patrick Mahomes became the Chiefs’ starting quarterback in 2018, his favorite target has always been Travis Kelce and the tight end group.
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Cerebral Palsy couple seeks more handicap accessibility in local parks
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â The summer is a perfect time to go around and enjoy local parks.
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Board of Education calls for budget audit
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Board of Education President LaTonya Williams has asked the board to consider an outside financial audit.Â
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Rent, medical costs drive year-over-year inflation
Increases in rent and medical costs drove Midwest inflation in July compared to the year before, but prices for food and energy fell for the month, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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‘Huge impact’: Pilots can get licenses faster, fly larger planes under new FAA rules
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The pathway to becoming a pilot and taking to the skies will be easier than ever under a new and long-awaited aviation rule change set to take effect this October.
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Operation Christmas Child packs shoeboxes of school supplies for families in need Â
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â With the first day of school just around the corner, St. Joseph families are busy checking off their back-to-school shopping lists.Â
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In Gardner Minshew, Chiefs have a reliable backup behind Mahomes
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Dating back to the 2019 season, Gardner Minshew has made a name for himself in the NFL with his strong play, along with his iconic mustache and mullet.
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Through heat and cold: Chiefs fans never back down
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Being located in Missouri, Kansas City Chiefs fans know they have to be ready for any weather coming their way.
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Human trafficking counter-operation leads to 12 arrests
PLATTE COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A coalition of law enforcement agencies led efforts to identify offenders and tackle human trafficking in communities north and east of Kansas City.
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Despite preseason opener loss, Chiefs fans share which players they had eyes on
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A three-point loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday didn’t stop the Red Kingdom from showing out to support their favorite football team.
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LaTonya Williams to remain as SJSD Board president
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -After meeting for over three hours on Monday night, the board rescinded the proposal to call for a meeting to replace its president.
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I-229 Double Decker bridge to temporarily close for maintenance
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Buchanan County Interstate 229 Double Decker bridge is scheduled to close beginning Monday, Aug. 25, for annual maintenance.
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Clinton County Sheriff’s Office arrest individuals involved with multi-county sex trafficking operations
CLINTON COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Clinton County Sheriff’s Office announced two individuals are in custody, following a successful counter-sex trafficking operation conducted on Thursday, Aug. 7.
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Court date set for later this month in Ryan Ferguson’s civil case
A court date has been scheduled in Ryan Ferguson’s civil case for later this month.
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St. Joseph Health Department urges families to update student vaccines before school starts
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — With the first day of school just around the corner, the St. Joseph Health Department is reminding families to make sure their students are up to date on immunizations.Â
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A century of influence: How St. Joseph and one man inspired the name ‘Chiefs’
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Decades before the founding of the Kansas City Chiefs, before the glory of four Super Bowl championships, and even before the birth of Chiefs founder Lamar Hunt, decorated civic leader H. Roe Bartle was known as “Chief” throughout St. Joseph.
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Look up: Perseids meteor shower to peak Aug. 11–13
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Perseid meteor shower is one of the brightest and most popular meteor showers of the year.
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Trump says he’s placing Washington police under federal control and deploying the National Guard
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday he’s placing the Washington, D.C., police department under federal control and deploying the National Guard to make the nation’s capital safer.
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Man seriously injured in Daviess County crash
DAVIESS COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A Jamesport, Missouri man suffered serious injuries in a one-utility terrain vehicle crash in Daviess County Sunday. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the crash occurred around 4:45 a.m. at the intersection of Topper Avenue and 320th Street, a mile west of Lock Springs, Missouri. The 22-year-old driver, headed
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Simple summer safety tips to beat the heat and block harmful UV rays
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The weather may have started with rain this morning, but summer in Missouri can turn sunny in no time—and it’s never too late to brush up on ways to beat the heat. The biggest key to staying safe? Hydration. “Drink a lot of water before you go to
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From friends to business partners: Darts, pool and good times at Tipps Sports Bar
For the owners of Tipps Sports Bar, opening a business together was more than a financial venture, it was a way to bring their shared love of games, community and good company under one roof.
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The ‘most important meal of the day’ will make you pay
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â There is no better way to start your day with a nice cup of coffee and some breakfast, but what happens when you’re hungry and so is your wallet?
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Noyes Home to hold fundraising banquet
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. News-Press (NOW) — The Noyes Home for Children is holding a fundraising banquet to support its mission.
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MSHP shares back to school safety tips
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri State Highway Patrol is encouraging parents and students to be safe when heading back to school this August.
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SJSD School Board President LaTonya Williams’ position to be reconsidered
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph School District Board of Education President LaTonya Williams verified to News-Press NOW that one item on this coming Monday night’s board agenda will be a recommendation to hold a public meeting soon to restructure the leadership of the board.
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Local brewery strikes gold in Kansas City
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In a recent KC Star competition, River Bluff Brewing in Kansas City’s River Market was voted by the people as Kansas City’s favorite brewery.
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Recognizing ‘man’s best friend’ during National Dog Month
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — For thousands of years, dogs have been considered our “best friend,” and the month of August is set aside to focus on them.
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Local, woman-owned mobile coffee stand brewing up community flavor
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Coffee lovers in St. Joseph and Savannah now have a new stop for their morning pick-me-up: Moony’s Coffee, a woman-owned mobile coffee stand serving fresh brews and local pride.
Continue Reading Signal Upgrade project to begin at St. Joseph Avenue intersections
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The intersections of Grand and St. Joseph Avenues and Fillmore Street and St. Joseph Avenue will be closed, starting on Wednesday, Aug. 13.
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