Reconstruction project for Highway 59 and Alabama pushed back to April 7
Due to pre-construction utility work, an improvement project for U.S. 59 and Alabama Street has been delayed again.
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St. Joseph on doorstep of new composting ordinance
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Members of a local committee are aiming to spur new growth in the recycling of organic material with the help of a revised measure months in the works. City Council members will vote to amend the city’s code and ordinances at their next meeting on March 31 to update
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Remington Nature Center upgrading sidewalks
The Remington Nature Center is planning some upgrades.
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City to keep traffic lights at Mitchell intersections
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Traffic lights on Mitchell Avenue at the intersections of 26th and 27th streets will remain in place upon recommendation from a recent traffic study carried out by the city. City officials and members of the St. Joseph Traffic Commission recently met to discuss the findings of several studies, including
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County reassessing real estate property
County officials are reassessing real estate for 2025. Buchanan County residents who see an increase in their assessed value will be mailed a change of value notice around the beginning of May.
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Krug Park concepts revealed with June 1 start date announced
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Design-builders unveiled a much-anticipated preview of the upcoming renaissance for Krug Park set to kick off on June 1. Representatives with Ellison-Auxier Architects, West 8 and E.L. Crawford Construction provided city leaders with design renderings and a timeline of planned phases of construction. The entire project is estimated to
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St. Joseph Animal Shelter still full
The St. Joseph Animal Shelter is still critically in need of people to adopt or foster dogs.
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Council paves way for new animal shelter, Nortian protein facility
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — City Council took the final procedural steps this evening to kickstart two major development projects in the near future. Councilmembers voted unanimously to approve two contracts at Monday’s meeting, one a $4.7 million contract with E.L. Crawford Construction to build a new animal shelter at South Belt Highway and
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DNR approves urgent expansion request for landfill, alleviating concerns
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph may not be out of the woods yet with its urgent landfill situation, but optimism is building that major concerns could be avoided after state officials approved a critical request for additional space. City officials received the OK this week from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources
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Rendering of new animal shelter released
The St. Joseph City Council will vote on a $4.7 million contract with E.L. Crawford for construction of the new animal shelter at 3405 S. Belt Highway at its March 17 meeting.
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Last chance to register to vote in April election falls on Wednesday
St. Joseph residents will head to the polls on April 8 to vote for two school board members and to approve or deny a 60-cent property tax levy, known as Proposition 2, which covers the school district’s plans to move to a new two-high school model.
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After 40 years with parks department, Atkins relishes shot to lead it
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — It’s sights like a local playground full of excited kids that make each day on the job all the more special for Jeff Atkins, St. Joseph’s newly-appointed parks director and a longtime stalwart of the department. “To know that you had a part in putting that playground there, it
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Few applications submitted for senior property tax relief
The Senior Citizen Tax Credit Program, which opened on Monday, March 3, allows taxpayers over 62-years-old to apply for credits that cap future real property tax increases. Since Monday, about 200 applications have been filled out.
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Noyes Tennis Court resurfacing, animal shelter first reading on council agenda
A light pole stands near a tennis court at the Noyes Complex.
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Friends of Krug Park to receive award from Missouri Parks and Rec
Water shoots from a fountain at Krug Park lagoon on Sunday in St. Joseph.
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City to proclaim June 6 as “Measly Mile Mafia Day”
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A local and world-renowned running group will receive a special honor for making St. Joseph the capital of “Running Streaks in the World” on Monday. Mayor John Josendale will officially sign a proclamation commemorating June, 6, 2025, as “Measly Mile Mafia Day” at Monday’s City Council meeting, the latest
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City phone upgrades, emergency line remains intact
The City of St. Joseph is upgrading its communication on Monday. The City wrote that the phone systems throughout all city facilities are being upgraded on Monday, March 3, which may impact residents who may be contacting the city. The only line remaining untouched is 911. The City shared that all upgrades should be completed
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New protein manufacturing facility eyed for south St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — St. Joseph could see an infusion of nearly 140 new jobs if city leaders agree to a contract to build a new protein manufacturing facility in the south end. Pending City Council approval, the city will enter into a contract with Nortian Foodtech, LLC., to construct the manufacturing facility on a
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Missouri Democratic Party protests at City Hall
Protestors crowded St. Joseph’s City Hall Saturday afternoon for pride as part of a statewide effort led by the Missouri Democratic Party LGBTQ+ Caucus.
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Outlook improves on landfill as task force reviews key developments
St. Joseph’s Landfill Task Force received promising news on the facility’s critical capacity situation and plans to prevent a soft closure. As of Sunday, Feb. 23, the landfill was at 46% — or roughly 8,300 to 8,500 tons — of its average monthly waste intake of 18,111 tons. City officials implemented a voluntary 30%
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Atkins named to lead parks department
The city has named a new leader for its parks department. Jeff Atkins, currently the assistant director of parks and recreation, will take over as the department’s leader on April 5. He will replace Chuck Kempf, who is retiring. Retiring director Chuck Kempf has worked together with Atkins for the last 20 years stating, “Jeff
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Senior property tax relief applications open Monday
The Senior Citizen Tax Credit program, signed into law by the Buchanan County Commission, allows taxpayers over 62-years-old to apply for credits that cap future real property tax increases.
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North Shoppes detention pond project moving forward
Trees stand in the northeast corner of the North Shoppes. Trees will be removed in the area before construction on the detention pond begins.
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Crews working overtime to excavate new landfill cell
Excavation crews with the city and M-CON unload dirt into a haul truck at the St. Joseph Sanitary Landfill on a snowy Thursday, Feb. 20 in St. Joseph.
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Rosecrans Memorial Airport in ‘snow mode’ as extreme weather persists
St. Joseph airport crews are plowing ahead through both snow and now frigid temperatures to help provide a clear pathway for landing and takeoff. Snow mode was officially activated at 6 a.m. at Rosecrans Memorial Airport after two more rounds of snow blanketed the area through Monday and Tuesday, with both military and civilian staff
Continue ReadingHUD changes will affect local housing aid
Randy Sharp, Director of Operations at Interserv, said that with the new administration comes concerns about HUD funds available locally.
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On back nine of long career, Kempf’s tenure defined by dedication to parks
St. Joseph Parks, Recreation and Civic Facilities Director Chuck Kempf talks during an interview with News-Press NOW outside Phil Welch Stadium in 2024.
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“Ready to grow”: New city manager eager to further St. Joseph’s development
St. Joseph city manager Mike Schumacher speaks during an interview with News-Press NOW on Jan. 4 in St. Joseph.
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City manager job open in Maryville
Maryville, Missouri, is looking for a new city manager. City Manager Greg McDanel has submitted his resignation after 13 years of service, and March 7 will be his last day. City officials cited millions in grant funding secured, expanded public-private partnerships and enhanced quality-of-life initiatives as highlights of McDanel’s tenure. “It has been the honor
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City Council votes to cancel Feb. 18 meeting
Flags fly in front of City Hall and Civic Center Park on a hot August day in St. Joseph.
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