Marriage applications Chase Michael Willming, 27, and Joanna Carranza, 27, both of Rushville, Missouri. Rodney Eugene Hines, 27, and Brooklynn Nacole McCrary, 24, both of St. Joseph. Robert Paul Slawson, 43, and Vickie Lavon Cantrell, 32, both of St. Joseph. Jaeden Xavier Hinojosa, 23, and Christin Taylor Wilson, 24, both of St. Joseph. Tucker Dean
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Deeds of trust reported from May 15 to May 21 Drak McCormack to Union State Bank of Everest, Bank of Gower, 32 56 33 PT NE Quarter $60,999. Tan Samukung to Prosperity Home Mortgage LLLC, Halls 3rd Add PT LT 16 Blk 2 $137,464. Jordan Walker to Rocket Mortgage LLC, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., Lemon
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The City of St. Joseph announced which facilities won’t be available on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26.
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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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ST. JOSEPH, MO (News-Press NOW) — A new piece of Missouri legislation, Senate Bill 68, is sparking conversations about the role of technology in classrooms.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — With nearly 40 years under his belt working in St. Joseph’s Street Maintenance Department, stalwart Steve Kendall has encountered nearly every street the city has to offer.
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ST. JOSEPH, MO (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph residents are bracing for potential changes as Missouri moves towards repealing Proposition A.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — An underutilized parking lot next to East Hills Library is set to become a new-and-improved hub for transit riders.
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By JOHN HANNA Associated Press Missouri’s governor said Friday that he will call the Legislature into a special session to consider incentives aimed at keeping the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals from moving to Kansas after lawmakers failed to pass a plan during their regular, annual session. Republican Gov. Mike Kehoe wants his state to
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In a ceremony at the Missouri State Capitol, Missouri National Guard Adjutant General, Charles D. Hausman was promoted to the rank of Major General.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Just a few days before his high school graduation, Dayton Guerrero received a heartbreaking phone call, that his father was taken in to custody by Immigration Customs Enforcement.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Local residents will get the chance to make a new home for balusters that were recently removed from Civic Center Park. Kim Schutte, St. Joseph historic preservation planner, with the support of the St. Joseph Landmark Commission, will be coordinating interest from those wishing to have one of the
Continue Reading Deeds of trust reported from May 7 to May 14 Erin Ousley, Steven Ousley to Lakeview Loan Services LLC, Ashland Estates LT 10 $80,904. Jaimee Lawrence to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., Rocket Mortgage LLC, Kerns Krest LT 1 $203,500. Harlan Horst to Verdian Credit Union, Myrna Manor LT 9 PT LT 10 $256,500. Todd Allen,
Continue Reading Marriage applications David Eugene Kennedy, 58, and Angela Kay Taylor, 52, both of St. Joseph. Grant Robert Thompson, 25, and Hazeljirah Ayog Miguel, 25, both of Gower, Missouri. Johnathan Alden Johsnon, 42, Faucett, Missouri, and Jessica Rene Stubbs, 40, Dearborn, Missouri. Gaige Kirtley Wilson, 25, and Emma Madison Copeland, 23, both of St. Joseph. Wade
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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) —Â 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
Continue Reading 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.
Continue Reading 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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