Kehoe claims ‘Nothing is ever over,’ after Chiefs announce move to Kansas
State lawmakers are voicing disappointment and criticism Monday following the announcement of the Kansas City Chiefs’ move to Kansas in 2031.
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Jeep goes airborne, crashes into Ashland Court property after reportedly running stop sign
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph police are gathering information following a Monday morning collision that reportedly involved a vehicle running a stop sign and crashing into a nearby garage after going airborne near Frederick Avenue.
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MoWest offers statement in response to Chiefs planned relocation to Kansas
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In the wake of the Kansas City Chiefs announcing plans to leave Arrowhead Stadium for a new domed stadium in Kansas in 2031, the home of Chiefs training camp in St. Joseph has provided a statement.
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New maple trees planted along Messanie Street in honor of Tree City USA status
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A new set of native maple trees are now taking root along a major corridor in St. Joseph, offering a vibrant set of colors for decades to come.
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BREAKING: Chiefs announce they will leave Arrowhead and relocate across the Kansas-Missouri border
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs announced Monday they will relocate across the Kansas-Missouri border in a new domed stadium that will be ready by the 2031 season.
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Kansas lawmakers to vote on proposal to lure Kansas City Chiefs with new stadium across state line
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas lawmakers are poised to vote Monday on a proposal that could lure the Kansas City Chiefs across the state line from Missouri, and replace popular but aging Arrowhead Stadium with a new facility capable of hosting major year-round events.
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Jury finds 33-year-old St. Joseph man guilty of raping child, sodomy
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A 33-year-old St. Joseph man could serve life in prison after being found guilty by a jury of multiple child sex crimes, including rape of a child.
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WWII Navy veteran Ira ‘Ike’ Schab, one of last remaining Pearl Harbor survivors, dies at 105
(AP) — World War II Navy veteran Ira “Ike” Schab, one of the dwindling number of survivors of the 1941 Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor, has died. He was 105.
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Hardee’s closes in St. Joseph, one of multiple closures across the region
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Hardee’s became the latest location to close its doors Saturday with more than a dozen restaurants reportedly closing in recent weeks across the country.
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Local nursing home gifts seniors a special Christmas experience
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Seniors at a local nursing home received a special visit Friday from staff members bearing Christmas gifts and holiday cheer.
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Poll: ‘Christmas Vacation’ voted Missouri’s favorite Christmas film
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As the holiday season approaches and families wind down the evening with a good Christmas film, Missourians have made their preferences clear.
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St. Joseph fire crews rescue injured construction worker from 10-foot-deep trench
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A construction worker trapped by heavy machinery inside a 10-foot trench was rescued by St. Joseph firefighters on Friday.
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SJSD announces new school leadership for 2026-27, updates on district reorganization plans
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District provided an update to families and staff members of changes to school leadership positions and information on district reorganization plans for the 2026-27 school year.
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Five new troopers assigned to Troop H in St. Joseph after graduating Friday
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Five new Highway Patrol troopers are set to report for duty at Troop H in St. Joseph after graduating from the patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Friday.
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Kansas City Chiefs close to leaving Arrowhead Stadium for new home in Kansas
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs appear to be mere days away from taking a big step toward a move across the state line, and eventually leaving their longtime home at Arrowhead Stadium in Missouri for a new and likely covered stadium in Kansas.
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Buchanan County Sheriff’s Department brings holiday wishes to life for local families in need
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A partnership with Santa Claus, Christmas elves and the Grinch resulted in a massive success for the law enforcement and local families.
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St. Joseph robotics club helping students harness valuable skills and careers in STEM
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A community program based in St. Joseph is giving kids the chance to explore their creativity and develop valuable skills in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
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Changes come to recent SJSD School Board filings
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The St. Joseph School District saw a few changes in its Board of Education filings this week.
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Shop St Joseph $10K grand prize claimed
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — A St. Joseph resident was able to bring home $10K shortly after the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce announced its winning Shop St. Joe numbers.
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Mid-year data review highlights progress and proficiency goal in SJSD
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV)– The St. Joseph School District recently came together with committee members to review the mid-year data report, using the opportunity not only to examine student progress but also to celebrate the dedication and hard work of educators.
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United Way program brings autism-focused teaching training to St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — United Way Success By 6 is inviting educators and early care providers to a training session focused on supporting and understanding autistic learners.
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Second Harvest hosts annual Holiday Express
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Second Harvest provided food to the community for the Holidays through its annual Holiday Express program Thursday morning.
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Power restored after strong winds cause outages for some St. Joseph residents Thursday
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Roughly 2,700 customers in the St. Joseph area are currently without power according to an outage map from Evergy.
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MoDOT plans to complete Gene Field Road bridge replacement by July 2026
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Thousands of St. Joseph drivers could be back on the Gene Field Road bridge next summer as transportation officials prepare to move on a rapidly-accelerated plan for replacing the closed bridge.
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Holiday Bash kicks off this weekend at Shatto Farms in Osborn, Missouri
OSBORN, Mo. — The Shatto family is bringing the North Pole to Missouri during an old-fashioned Holiday Bash this Saturday.
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MoWest honors Thevenot family with renaming of new Houlne Center storage facility
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A new storage facility for MoWest’s state-of-the-art Houlne Center will don the name of one family long known for its dedication to the community.
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Salvation Army’s Toy Shop Distribution Day gives back to the St. Joseph community
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — St. Joseph community members were able to shop for Christmas gifts for their families during the Salvation Army’s Toy Shop Distribution Days.
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MoDOT shares details on Gene Field Road Bridge replacement
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The Missouri Department of Transportation held a public meeting to discuss the expedited bridge replacement project for the Gene Field Road ridge over Interstate 29.
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Holiday Hoops Classic tips off Thursday with three days of basketball in store for Civic Arena
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Civic Arena will be the host site for a packed slate of high school basketball matchups beginning Thursday, with all five local high schools set to tip off.
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Rolling Hills Library set to usher in new era with opening of multi-million dollar facility in April
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — After calling the North Belt Highway home for the last 30 years, one St. Joseph library is looking ahead to a new chapter this spring with the move to a state-of-the-art facility on Riverside Road.
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