ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri lawmakers could take a closer look at new legislation aimed at supporting development of workforce housing in rural communities across the state of Missouri.
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Whole milk is heading back to school cafeterias across the country after President Donald Trump signed a bill Wednesday overturning Obama-era limits on higher-fat milk options.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Information on the district’s reorganization and facilities plan took center stage Monday as St. Joseph School Board members and district administrators gathered for a work session to discuss the latest.
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WATHENA, Kan. (KQTV) — No injuries were reported in a structure fire at a Wathena, Kansas home Wednesday evening.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — For adults interested in Safety Town or those who might have missed out, the time is now to discover the magic that has been teaching kids about day-to-day safety for decades.Â
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) —Â A new program is giving small businesses preparation for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The death toll from nationwide protests in Iran has surpassed 2,500, activists said, as Iranians made phone calls abroad for the first time in days Tuesday after authorities severed communications during a crackdown on demonstrators.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A Daviess County teenager was transported to the hospital Tuesday evening following a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 35 south of Bethany, Missouri.
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NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. overdose deaths fell through most of last year, suggesting a lasting improvement in an epidemic that had been worsening for decades.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A high school Eagle scout from St. Joseph was announced as the inaugural recipient of a new scholarship offered through the honorary “Mic-O-Say” tribal scouts organization in St. Joseph.Â
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PLATTE COUNTY, Mo. (KQTV) — Former Platte County Commissioner John Elliott announced his candidacy for Missouri State Representative in District 13, seeking the seat vacated by Rep. Sean Pouche (R-Kansas City).
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Missouri Western State University hosted its first military suicide prevention training day to strengthen participants’ ability to identify risk factors and respond appropriately.Â
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) —Â The City of St. Joseph hosted its second Student in Government Day at emPowerU, after a successful first session in late 2025.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The Performing Arts Association announced an award to honor Pat and the late Carroll Cathey with a new honor recognizing donors whose commitment to the arts goes far beyond financial support.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The St. Joseph School District’s finance committee met Tuesday to take another closer look at the district’s financial statement audit from KPM.Â
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A Republican state senator is pushing for the creation of a new state commission and grant program designed to address vehicle theft prevention and support law enforcement efforts.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department does not believe there is currently any basis to open a criminal civil rights investigation into the killing of a woman by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis, a top department official said Tuesday.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Staff and faculty at Missouri Western State University will receive hands on training this week to strengthen their ability to recognize warning signs of suicide and respond appropriately.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The AFL-CIO Community Services said the 2025 Adopt-A-Family Christmas Program concluded, marking a momentous milestone.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — St. Joseph’s Chapter of the Ancient Order of Hibernians donated $5,000 Tuesday afternoon to help Second Harvest Community Food Bank.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KQTV) — U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) condemned the Department of Homeland Security’s reported plans to build an immigration detention center in Kansas City, Missouri, in a Tuesday news release.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KQTV) — The Kansas City Royals will move their outfield fence in by 8 to 10 feet, ESPN and MLB reported.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A leading nonprofit is encouraging the community to help connect elementary school students with a reading experience through a variety of upcoming programs.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) —Â The St. Joseph City Council passed an ordinance to prohibit parking along both Olive and Pacific Streets at its last meeting.
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The federal government has released money for child care providers that had been held pending a closer review, the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education said Tuesday.
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(AP) — PBS will premiere separate programs on science and foreign affairs next weekend after shutting the doors on its Saturday and Sunday breaking newscasts because of the federal government’s cut of $1.1 billion in funding to public broadcasting.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The St. Joseph Fire Department responded to a fire Monday night on Edmond Street.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A volunteer-led campaign in Missouri is pursuing a ballot initiative designed to prevent changes to the initiative petition process and ballot measures approved by voters.
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Governor Mike Kehoe is set to deliver his 2026 State of the State address Tuesday afternoon inside the State Capitol.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Millions of Missourians could see changes in monthly car insurance payments pending the outcome of new legislation introduced this session.
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