JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Six months after Missouri voters approved an abortion-rights amendment, Republican state lawmakers on Wednesday approved a new referendum that would seek the amendment’s repeal and instead ban most abortions with exceptions for rape an incest. The newly proposed constitutional amendment would go back to voters in November 2026, or sooner,
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As he stood at the podium to deliver his closing remarks, Mayor John Josendale ended his address with a call to action, challenging those in the audience to continue rallying for St. Joseph. In his eyes, success … and challenges, will be accomplished and overcome with the help of
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Truth-in-Sentencing laws require people to serve a certain percentage of their sentence behind bars. In the past few years, Missouri has seen several bills related to Truth-in-Sentencing, some aiming to strengthen these laws and others focusing on reducing incarceration periods. Despite stalled bills and mixed opinions on whether longer sentences
Continue Reading JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Governor Mike Kehoe announced the passing of former U.S. Senator, Missouri Governor, Christopher S. “Kit” Bond on Tuesday. Bond died on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 in St. Louis, Mo. at 86 years old. In a written statement, Gov. Kehoe said, “Kit Bond was a skilled statesman, public servant and
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Rallies will be held across Missouri to give voters a chance to express concerns for politicians interfering with ballot measures that have already been passed by voters. The “Save Our Say” rally in St. Joseph will be held at 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, at
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Four days of public budget discussions for fiscal year 2026 wrapped up Tuesday evening with a closer look at the city’s Public Works and Transportation Department. The department is expected to command the largest share of department funding in the upcoming fiscal year with a proposed budget of $94.2 million,
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A historic and deteriorating piece of Civic Center Park and City Hall is coming to an end as crews began the process of removing the park’s balustrade on Tuesday. Crews with Auxier Construction Company were on scene Tuesday morning removing the roughly 87-year-old sandstone structure that lines much of
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (NEWS-PRESS NOW) — Plans for a new $15.6 million indoor aquatic facility in north St. Joseph took a sizable step forward Monday as City Council members weighed the latest proposal for a potential joint partnership. YMCA officials presented a vision and new details for the state-of-the-art aquatic facility to council members as
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The statewide personnel struggles affecting police departments have been particularly challenging for smaller ones, such as the Hamilton Police Department.Last December, Hamilton saw its police chief and two police officers resign on the same day. Within a month, Hamilton had hired a police chief with a long law enforcement
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As the weeks eventually turned to months in his pursuit of a suitable place to rent, Missouri Western State University senior Abakhaye “AB” Anetekhai, a 23-year-old manufacturing/engineering major, thought his luck was finally starting to change. “I actually found a place,” said Anetekhai, a native of Chicago and president
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As the details of Operation Relentless Pursuit continue to unfold, a longtime Buchanan County deputy will head up local efforts. Investigator Billy Paul Miller, who has spent over 35 years in law enforcement, will be the designated investigator for the coordinated law enforcement effort created through Governor Mike Kehoe’s
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Starting Wednesday, May 14, residents will use a new entrance to drop off items at the St. Joseph Recycling Center on 3405 S. Belt Highway. This change is planned to be permanent and comes to accommodate the construction of the city’s new Animal Shelter on the property. Traffic will
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Public safety funding for fiscal year 2026 took center stage at City Hall on Thursday evening as budget planning shifted to St. Joseph’s police, fire and health departments for day three of discussions. Councilmembers and city leaders returned from a one-day break Thursday for the third of four planned
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — City leaders provided an update on the progress of a new animal shelter on South Belt Highway during Thursday’s budget work session. Officials with the St. Joseph Health Department confirmed that internal demolition work is slated to begin next week. Construction crews with E.L. Crawford Construction are expected to
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Deeds of trust reported from May 1 to May 6 Jared Busichio to Central Trust Bank, 29 58 35 PT SW Quarter $282,783. Rory Berry, Rosalie Drake to Sofi Bank National Assoc., 29 58 35 PT SE Quarter $166,250. Joshua Ashford to Hallmark Home Mortgage LLC, St. Joseph Extn Add PT LT 16 Blk 4 $155,138.
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Marriage applications Jose Alejandro Hernandez, 30, and Breeanna Elaine Warden, 25, both of St. Joseph. Dustin Allen Huitt Johnson, 39, and Kate Ann Richardson, 39, both of St. Joseph. Ryan Michael Steele II, 26, and Kenzie Jade Braman, 22, both of St. Joseph. Keith Edward Stevenson, 56, and Crystal Lynn Pennell, 51, both of Country
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By Veronica Stracqualursi and Sarah Ferris, CNN (CNN) — The House has passed a Republican-led bill that would rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, moving a step closer to codifying President Donald Trump’s push to rename the body of water. The bill, which lawmakers approved in a 211-206 vote, now moves
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In a Facebook post Wednesday, Savannah Parks and Recreation announced its 2025 season will be the final summer for the Savannah Aquatic Center.
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420 CIGARETTES, BEER & SPIRITS 1901 St Joseph Ave. No violations. ARAMARK CAMPUS DINING, ARA-EINSTEINS 4525 Downs Dr. Blum Union, Room 102 Critical: Sanitizer in the three-compartment sink or warewasher must be at the proper level (corrected during inspection). ARAMARK CAMPUS DINING, ARA-FOOD 4525 Downs Dr. Blum Union, Room 102 No violations. ARAMARK CAMPUS DINING, ARA
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Budget preparations for fiscal year 2026 continued for a second day with finances for some of the city’s key departments taking center stage at City Hall. Tuesday’s work session opened with a breakdown of spending and revenue plans for City Hall’s administrative departments, including the City Manager’s Office, City
Continue Reading ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — City leaders unveiled a proposed budget on Monday that includes roughly $25 million less in projected revenue for fiscal year 2026, largely the result of anticipated changes in the city’s year-to-year budgeting practices designed to increase transparency and accuracy. The city’s proposed fiscal year 2026 budget includes $190 million
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Marie Moyer COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Days after President Donald Trump signed an executive order ending federal funding for NPR and PBS, public broadcasting stations in Mid-Missouri stations are bracing for impact. Trump alleged in Thursday’s executive order that public stations were biased and “government funding of news media in this environment is not only outdated
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By Lauren Mascarenhas, Pete Muntean and Rene Marsh, CNN (CNN) — More than a week of delays at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey were caused after air traffic controllers lost communication with aircraft they were supposed to be controlling, and as a result took leave government employees use after experiencing traumatic situations. The
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri House Bill 328, sponsored by Rep. Tim Taylor, R-Bunceton, would allow people with concealed carry permits to bring firearms onto public transit. HB 328 passed in the Missouri House on Thursday, April 1, and has moved to the Senate, where the Senate Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The U.S Department of Education will officially resume collecting defaulted federal student loans on Monday, May 5, marking the end of a three-year pause, which began during the COVID-19 pandemic. For thousands of Missourians, and particularly residents of St. Joseph, this could mean renewed pressure from loan services, especially
Continue Reading Marriage applications Gordon Douglas Bennington II, 30, and Deborah Nicole Siebern, 44, both of St. Joseph. Ederlin Sanchez Perez, 47, and Arletti Herrera Llorente, 35, both of St. Joseph. Abigail Rose Whiteman, 23, and Christina Lee Courtois-Debarge, 22, both of St. Joseph. Dustin Duane Fox, 38, and Aubreanna Janelle Sellers, 36, both of St. Joseph.
Continue Reading Deeds of trust reported from April 25 to April 30 Dianna Tipton to Housing & Urban Development, Oak Hill LT 20 Blk 15 $3,207.23. William Everett, Nora Everett to Prosperity Home Mortgage LLC, Thousand Oaks Add Plat 1 LT 63 $272,962. Richard Schoof to Endeavor Capital LLC, Vancil Place LT 6 Blk 2 $160,047. Roxana Lopez
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By Kaitlan Collins, Kevin Liptak, Kristen Holmes, Alayna Treene and Zachary Cohen, CNN (CNN) — National security adviser Mike Waltz is expected to depart from the Trump administration in the coming days, two sources familiar with the matter told CNN, the first major staff shakeup since the president took office in January. Waltz’s job has been
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By Victoria Butenko, Kit Maher, Ivana Kottasová and Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN (CNN) — The United States and Ukraine have signed an “economic partnership agreement” that will give Washington access to Kyiv’s rare earth minerals in exchange for establishing an investment fund in Ukraine. The US and Ukraine have been trying to hammer out the natural
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph is opening new doors in an effort to boost the development of middle to high-income rental properties, a growing need in the community. City officials are proposing a new grant program that would make federal funds available as early as July for developers to either rehab existing
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