Ribbon-cutting ceremony to be held for Corby Pond renovations
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The completed Corby Pond renovations will be celebrated at 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 11, at 2202 Corby Parkway.
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City Council OKs new pickleball complex by Corby Pond, animal shelter donation and tech upgrades
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Construction of a new $796,000 pickleball complex by Corby Pond and funds for ongoing work on a new animal shelter received the green light from City Councilmembers.
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SJATSO running survey to get input on traffic and pedestrian safety
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Area Transportation Study Organization (SJATSO) is conducting a survey to get feedback from the public regarding traffic and pedestrian safety.
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New St. Joseph Landfill cell open and in use
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The new “Cell 8” at the St. Joseph Landfill has been accepting household waste after an accelerated construction period took place to complete the work.
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Buchanan County plans 18-month project to expand Juvenile Justice Center
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A plan to expand Buchanan County’s Juvenile Justice Center is heating up as county officials prepare to select a construction manager to oversee the expected 18-month-long project.
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City announces dates for Garage Sale Weekend
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph residents can get rid of unwanted or unused items without a garage sale permit during a weekend in August.
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Charles and Sylvanie streets to see $1.1 million in sidewalk upgrades with CIP funding
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Two of St. Joseph’s historic thoroughfares will undergo widespread sidewalk infrastructure upgrades with the help of Capital Improvements Program funding this year.
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City Council OKs new security for Downtown bus station, funds for Allied Arts, Phil Welch Stadium
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — City Councilmembers will take a close look at potentially increasing security at St. Joseph’s Downtown bus station to address ongoing issues with disruptive behavior.
Continue Reading City sets ribbon-cutting ceremony in August for new Corby Pond upgrades
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph Parks and Recreation is set to unveil a slew of new features to a centerpiece of the city’s parkway system next month.
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I-229 double decker replacement project to begin in spring 2028
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph residents will see the start of a new season and a new era for highway transportation when spring of 2028 rolls around.
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Parks Director provides update on Noyes Complex Building project
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â After almost a week of being closed, St. Joseph Parks Director Jeff Atkins is providing an update on a project at the Noyes Complex.
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From St. Joe to the Capitol: Skylar Smith sets sights on Missouri House District 10 seat
With Rep. Bill Falkner set to term out in 2026, St. Joseph native and current law student Skylar Smith has announced his candidacy for Missouri House District 10. A Republican, Smith is running on a platform focused on public safety, education reform, youth programs, and small business support.
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St. Joseph Parks and Recreation to purchase new John Deere Mowers
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — City councilmembers approved a resolution at its recent meeting to allow the St. Joseph Parks and Recreation department to purchase two new John Deere mowers.
Continue Reading Noyes Complex Building temporarily closed for two weeks
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The City of St. Joseph announced on its social media that the Noyes Complex Building will be closed temporarily for two weeks, starting Tuesday.
Continue Reading City Council approves bevy of landfill contracts as cell construction presses ahead
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — City Councilmembers took additional steps Monday to ensure timely completion of a critical new landfill cell following impacts from a recent storm in St. Joseph.Â
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Buchanan County to open new Downtown EMS facility
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Buchanan County will celebrate the opening of its new Downtown EMS facility with a ribbon-cutting at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, July 11, at its new site.
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St. Joseph to launch new tax incentive program to boost rehab of historic and blighted homes
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Local property owners will soon have a new tool to assist with restoring blighted and historic homes, the latest move to address critical needs in St. Joseph’s housing market.
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St. Joseph taps Nathan Pare as new planning and community development director
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â City officials announced Tuesday that they have hired their next director of planning and community development.
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City lays out plan of action to address goals and survey feedback
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — City leaders unveiled an extensive 12- to 18-month strategic plan of action for improving city services and addressing top priorities from a recent community survey, a plan that officials are confident will produce change. A packed room of city officials and department leaders met Tuesday afternoon for early but critical talks
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Local organizations ‘highlighting the power of coaches’
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Joseph Company will host a Head Coaches’ Summit to bring together leaders who are committed to shaping culture and driving meaningful change.
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City of St. Joseph announces Fourth of July holiday schedule
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The City of St. Joseph announced which facilities will be available on the Fourth of July holiday this Friday.
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Joining the Force: Law Enforcement Academy graduates 23 new cadets
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — It was a special night for more than 20 cadets who saw months of intense training and determination through the Law Enforcement Academy finally culminate in graduation. Missouri Western State University played host to the latest Law Enforcement Academy graduation ceremony Friday night, an occasion that saw countless friends,
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North 22nd Street and Frederick intersection back open after signal upgrades
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Commuters will see a heavily-traffic intersection now back open and fully operational after close to two months of work to repair traffic signals.
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City to hold annual fireworks show
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The City of St. Joseph has announced the specifications of its annual fireworks show on the Fourth of July.
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City Manager addresses network security incident
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — According to St. Joseph City Manager Mike Schumacher, the city is currently investigating a network security issue.
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Northwest Missouri lawmakers talk legislative wins and local priorities at Chamber breakfast
ST. JOSEPH, Mo.(News-Press NOW) — Key lawmakers representing Northwest Missouri gathered early Thursday morning for the Chamber of Commerce’s Public Affairs Coffee to brief local leaders and residents on the 2025 Missouri legislative session. Â
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Registration opens for youth tennis lessons
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Local children interested in participating in a youth tennis summer camp in July can now register.
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‘It’s gonna move quickly’: City plans action in wake of survey results, pinpoints code enforcement
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — City leaders are preparing immediate action in the wake of results from a wide-ranging city survey distributed to residents this year, with code enforcement, streets and police services topping the list of priorities to address.
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Fee increases planned for REC Center, Remington Nature CenterÂ
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Local residents will notice an increase in admission fees at two well known community facilities starting next week.Â
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City hopes to break ground this fall on new Hyde pool, Northside Splash Park
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â St. Joseph is ready to make the plunge on construction of two new aquatic facilities in the north and south end, a highly-anticipated boost for the city’s long-term pool landscape.
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