Local News Archives

Equity Bank to host Financial Literacy event at YWCA

September 21, 2025 12:30 pm News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph residents are invited to a Financial Literacy event taking place on Monday, Oct. 13.

Arts Academy provides a musical experience for all ages

September 20, 2025 10:30 am News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The love of music transcends skill levels and age levels, and a local music academy provides a musical experience for all ages.

City receives grant to improve pedestrian safety

September 19, 2025 3:48 pm News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The City of St. Joseph was awarded $252,000 in federal funding through the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) to improve pedestrian safety across the community.

Andrew County Museum marks Greenwick Cemetery’s 180th Anniversary

September 19, 2025 2:37 pm Rebecca Evans

ANDREW COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Andrew County Museum will commemorate the 180th anniversary of Greenwick Cemetery on Saturday with a program highlighting its history and recent restoration.

Health Department announces flu vaccines availability

September 19, 2025 1:55 pm Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Flu season is right around the corner, and the St. Joseph Health Department has now made the influenza immunizations available.

Three people arrested for multiple St. Joseph crimes

September 19, 2025 1:42 pm TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Three people were taken into custody on Friday morning in relation to multiple crimes throughout St. Joseph.

Community gathers for first day of South Side Fall Festival

September 19, 2025 11:45 am Rebecca Evans

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The 36th Annual South Side Fall Festival is underway in Hyde Park from noon to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, bringing food, fun and entertainment to the community.

Summer heat takes a toll on Missouri’s dairy cattle and milk production

September 16, 2025 11:05 am Abigail McCluskey

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — This summer’s heat has been hard on people across Northwest Missouri, but it’s also taken a toll on other residents: cattle.

New mural painted outside a home in the Museum Hill Historic District

September 21, 2025 10:00 am News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The historic homes built long ago and now preserved in the Museum Hill neighborhood have a new eye-catching piece.

SJFD launches a new alert system to improve emergency response

September 19, 2025 10:00 am TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Fire Department has implemented a new alerting system that speeds up the dispatching of emergency calls.

MoWest makes professor reviews public to help students pick classes

September 18, 2025 4:01 pm Praji Ghosh

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Some Missouri schools are now making it easier for students to see how professors are rated — and they can check it all online.

Chiefs fans frustrated with ‘Tush Push’ after Sunday’s game

September 18, 2025 3:53 pm News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The highly anticipated Super Bowl rematch between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs left fans irate and they took over social media.

New St. Joseph vet clinic set to open in January at North Shoppes

September 18, 2025 3:48 pm Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The future of urgent care for local pet owners is moving toward the finish line in north St. Joseph.

Herp-O-Rama to spotlight reptiles and amphibians at Remington Nature Center

September 18, 2025 1:44 pm Rebecca Evans

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Families will have a chance to explore the world of reptiles and amphibians during Herp-O-Rama, hosted by the Remington Nature Center.

36th South Side Fall Festival prepares for weekend celebration

September 18, 2025 12:00 pm Rebecca Evans

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Volunteers and vendors began setting up Thursday for the 36th Annual South Side Fall Festival, which opens Friday in Hyde Park.

See St. Joseph: Touch-a-Truck, South Side Fall Festival and Randy Travis

September 18, 2025 11:33 am Rebecca Evans

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — There’s a full lineup of family fun and big-name entertainment happening this weekend. Grab your calendars because it’s time to See St. Joseph.

New Vietnamese restaurant ‘Phở and Bánh Mì’ set for grand opening in mid-October

September 18, 2025 11:01 am Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph residents can circle their calendars for the grand opening of one of the first true Vietnamese restaurants in the city.

Missouri American Water hosts ‘Show Me Safety’ Fair

September 18, 2025 10:55 am Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Safety is a top priority in many industries, especially those that utilize construction and utility tools.

Women’s Expo comes to St. Joseph

September 17, 2025 6:00 pm Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph’s Civic Arena will play host its first-ever Women’s Expo.

The science behind the lively colors of fall

September 17, 2025 11:14 am Payton Counts

ST. JOSEPH, Mo (News-Press NOW) — Over the next couple of weeks, St. Joseph will once again be bursting with the colors of autumn.

Columbia lawmaker and nurse shares COVID-19 experience amid changing vaccine guidelines

September 17, 2025 2:02 pm NPG Content Share

It’s been more than five years after the COVID-19 pandemic but it still weighs heavily on some nurses.

UPCO to host pet vaccine clinic

September 17, 2025 1:54 pm Rebecca Evans

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — UPCO will host a low-cost vaccine clinic for dogs and cats on Saturday, Sept. 20, with veterinarian Bob Peters, DVM, providing services.

MoWest to feature alumni art in exhibition

September 17, 2025 12:42 pm News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Drew Brown Art Gallery in Potter Hall at Missouri Western State University will host an exhibition of art by alumni and friends.

Buchanan County Courthouse to close for generator upgrade

September 17, 2025 11:44 am News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Buchanan County Courthouse will be closed from Friday through Monday for a scheduled cutover to a new emergency generator system.

Big gift for little learners: Free InspireU access for SJSD kindergarteners

September 17, 2025 11:40 am Praji Ghosh

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One local mom is already seeing the benefits of the free InspireU membership.

The Missouri Highway Patrol reported 8 fatalities over the Fourth of July weekend.

MSHP shares fall safety tips

September 17, 2025 11:18 am TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In the fall, typically, there are more accidents, according to auto accident data from Carfax.

City maps out $1.5M upgrades to Fairview Golf Course after clearing hurdles

September 16, 2025 5:42 pm Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph Parks and Recreation is setting the stage for long-awaited improvements to Fairview Golf Course after years of obstacles for one of the earliest scheduled parks tax projects.