Kansas City’s ‘Heartland Men’s Chorus’ to perform in St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Kansas City Heartland Men’s Chorus will come to St. Joseph to celebrate its 40th Anniversary with regional performances.
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Registration open for Madam President Camp
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph Quorum Initiative announced registration is open for the city’s third Madam President Camp to teach young girls leadership skills.
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The Dance Arts Center to celebrate 40th Anniversary with ’40 and Fabulous’ recital
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Dance Arts Center is celebrating its 40th season of teaching dance with its ’40 and Fabulous’ recital on Friday, June 6 and Saturday, June 7.
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Juneteenth Planning Committee to put on production, “Our Town”
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Juneteenth Planning Committee will present the production of Our Town by Thornton Wilder to celebrate the holiday.
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St. Joseph Parks and Recreation kicks off 2025 Parks Passport program
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph Parks and Recreation is inviting families to make the most of their summer with the 2025 Parks Passport program.
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Community of Christ appoints first female prophet-president
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Community of Christ voting delegates approved the first female prophet-president on Sunday, June 1.
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St. Joe FIT launches 2025 season
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The 2025 season of St. Joe FIT is in its 12th season and offers a free 10-week family-friendly program for anyone.
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Drivers fill up early as gas prices dip before Memorial Day weekend
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri drivers are seeing some relief at the gas pump as the Memorial Day travel period kicks off. Â
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St. Joseph Goodwill reopens after renovations
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.
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Work set to begin on Krug Park renovation
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
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Sounds of Summer Concert Series kicks off with Downtown performances
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One popular summer concert series returns for the 2025 season and kicked off its performances on Friday, May 16. This free community event will bring live music, food and entertainment to Coleman Hawkins Park in historic Downtown St. Joseph. “We really tried to get into the revitalization of Downtown,
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Ales West Beer Festival returns to St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Ales West Beer Festival is returning to celebrate craft beverages and community spirit at Coleman Hawkins Park for it’s seventh year in a row. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 7 and will showcase various samples from breweries, distilleries and
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Community to participate in Adopt-a-Block program
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The annual Adopt-a-Block program will take place on Saturday, May 10. The program aims to beautify St. Joseph and make a visible difference in local neighborhoods. Whether it’s for a neighborhood group, business, church or passionate individual, all community members are welcome to sign up. Those interested can sign
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St. Joseph Convention and Visitors Bureau to celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Throughout the first week of May, the St. Joseph Convention and Visitors Bureau has different ways for the community to celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week. Throughout the week, residents are encouraged to participate in #ExploreStJoMo, by snapping selfies, visiting favorite local spots and supporting area businesses. The celebration
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Annual golf tournament will raise money for Veteran’s Home
Mark Horstman (l.) and former state senator Pat Conway (r.) are part of the committee organizing the Veteran’s Home Golf Fundraiser in July.
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Protestors gather for May Day National Day of Action
The Persisterhood of St. Joseph held a May Day protest May 1 to voice their concerns about President Trump’s administration.
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Study of Amtrak line to St. Joseph expected to finish this summerÂ
The Missouri Department of Transportation selected Crawford, Murphy & Tilly to conduct a feasibility study looking at options for a proposed Amtrak line to St. Joseph a year ago. MoDOT expected the study to be finished this spring, but it faced a delay.Â
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Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art announces upcoming exhibit
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art announced it has a new, upcoming exhibit. AKMA will unveil it’s new exhibition during an opening reception at 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 9. Our Very Nature by artist, Rachelle Gardner-Roe, is an immersive and interdisciplinary body of work and will
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SJSD looks for community feedback to move forward
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District’s Prop 2 bond measure was not passed by voters in the April 8 General Municipal Election, now SJSD wants to understand the ‘why’. SJSD is asking community members to participate in a brief survey consisting of 10 questions, which will take about two minutes
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Mayor holds National Day of Prayer Breakfast
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Mayor John Josendale will hold the Mayor’s National Day of Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, May 1. The event is coordinated with the National Day of Prayer, with the Opening Prayer happening at 6:45 a.m. The event will take place at Civic Arena, where local pastors, students and community leaders
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Performing Arts Association of St. Joseph announces new stage name
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Performing Arts Association of St. Joseph has announced it will take on a new name to provide renewed energy within its organization. While the association’s official legal name will remain as the Performing Arts Association of St. Joseph, Inc., for marketing and branding purposes, it will be known
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Center for JOY hosting annual Seed Swap
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Center of JOY is hosting it’s second annual St. Joe Seed Swap. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, April 26 at the Center for JOY, located at 1202 Felix St. Different seeds will be available at no cost. Participants are allowed
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Saint Joseph Symphony announces 2025-2026 season
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Saint Joseph Symphony has announced the dates for it’s 2025-2026 season. Masterworks at the Missouri Theater FRANKENSTEIN…It’s Live! will open the season on October 18, 2025. The Symphony will perform a new score by Michael Shapiro to the 1931 film Frankenstein, starring Boris Karloff. The Symphony’s traditional Holiday
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Noyes Home hosting wooden planter workshop fundraiser
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Noyes Home for Children, in collaboration with the Saint Joseph Woodworkers Guild, is hosting a special fundraiser on May 10, just in time for Mother’s Day.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Northwest Missouri Master Gardeners will hold their annual plant sale, where shoppers can choose from a huge selections of different plants. The sale will go from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, April 25 and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 26 at the
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Animal shelter volunteer group receives $25,000 grantÂ
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A social services organization is giving volunteers at the local animal shelter a boost, as shelter staff continue to prepare for a move to a new home. A social services organization is giving volunteers at the local animal shelter a boost as shelter staff continue to prepare for a move to
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Arts Fund strives to assist St. Joseph arts organizations
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A local program is helping to fund arts groups in St. Joseph. The Arts Fund assists several agencies in St. Joseph, providing an average of 15% of each organizations funding. There are seven organizations who received funding this year: Allied Arts Council Creative Arts Production Performing Arts Association Robidoux
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Northside Parade postponed
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One local parade has been rescheduled from Saturday, April 19 to Saturday, May 17. The Northside Parade will still begin at 10 a.m. at the intersection of Middleton Street and St. Joseph Avenue. The parade route will continue north along St. Joseph Avenue and will end at Brothers Market.
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St. Joseph Museums awarded grant from Missouri Humanities
One of the state’s top nonprofit organizations is lending a helping hand to grow the St. Joseph Museums’ humanities education program. The MHC awarded a grant of $25,000 to the St. Joseph Museums on Wednesday, Feb. 26, to support a new project titled “St. Joseph, MO – An American (HIS)tory, (HER)story, (OUR)story.” According to the
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DAISO ANNOUNCES NEW STORE OPENING IN KATY, TEXAS
By Daiso USA KATY, Texas, Dec. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Daiso, the globally recognized retail chain known for offering affordable and unique products, is excited to announce the grand opening of its latest store in Katy, Texas, on January 11th, 2025. Located at Cinco Ranch at Market Center, this store marks a significant milestone in
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