WASHINGTON (AP) — Elon Musk is leaving his government role as a top adviser to President Donald Trump after spearheading efforts to reduce and overhaul the federal bureaucracy. The billionaire entrepreneur posted Wednesday about his decision on X, his social media website. “As my scheduled time as a Special Government Employee comes to an end,
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Local officials are working to tackle blight in St. Joseph by addressing abandoned and condemned homes.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) — Jackson County Judge Jerri Zhang issued an order vacating her previous rulings that allowed abortions to continue in Missouri.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Governor Mike Kehoe announced a special session for next week with goals to help families affected by recent severe weather and encourage economic development.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House said Tuesday that President Donald Trump is set to pardon reality TV stars Julie and Todd Chrisley, the couple famous for “Chrisley Knows Best,” which followed their tightly knit family and extravagant lifestyle.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph City Council is contemplating a plan that would keep increases to sewer rates at a modest level for the next several years.
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Haley Swaino COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An estimated 14,000 Missourians ages 55-64 could lose their federal food benefits if changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program make it through the Senate. The U.S. House last week approved the “big, beatufil bill” which includes cuts to social program budgets such as Medicaid and SNAP, known commonly as
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St. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The city council voted 9-0-0 in favor of finalizing the funding agreement between the City of St. Joseph and the YMCA. The city will contribute $7,000,000 as well as $270,000 over the next 20 years toward ongoing operational costs. YMCA CEO Tammy Killin said she is excited and thankful.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — During a press conference at the Missouri State Capitol, Governor Mike Kehoe announced he has issued an official call for a special session aiming to do a few different things.
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BY; COLLIN BINKLEY- Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from cutting off Harvard’s enrollment of foreign students, an action the Ivy League school decried as unconstitutional retaliation for defying the White House’s political demands. In its lawsuit filed earlier Friday in federal court in Boston, Harvard said the government’s
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Although St. Joseph park shelter reservations open in January for, spring and summer, are the busiest times to rent a space.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph’s new fire chief will be honored in a special ceremony at the Tuesday, May 27 City Council meeting.
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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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