Three people suffer serious injuries in DeKalb County crash
DEKALB COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A driver and two passengers suffered serious injuries due to a crash in DeKalb County just after 7:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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One man dead after hitting a deer in Andrew County
ANDREW COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One man is dead from being thrown off his motorcycle after hitting a deer in Andrew County on Friday evening.
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SJPD increases recruiting efforts through community involvement
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A National Ice Cream Day event at Kris and Kate’s also offered a chance for the St. Joseph Police Department to expand its team.
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Sky’s the limit: Aviation leaders propelling next generation of pilots in St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Longtime pilot Julius Rice remembers growing up as close to the seat of an aircraft as a kid possibly could, with photos as an infant sitting in an airplane as evidence to back it up.
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Chiefs Training Camp ready to kick off at Missouri Western
The Kansas City Chiefs will be officially back in St. Joseph, as Missouri Western State University has completed preparations for the team’s 2025 training camp. This marks the 15th consecutive year the Super Bowl champions will host camp on campus, with Spratt Stadium and the Mosaic Training Fields transformed into the Chiefs’ summer headquarters.
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Salvation Amy provides back-to-school dates
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As the school year quickly approaches, The Salvation Army is gearing up for its annual back-to-school events.
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Churches battle the “summer slump”
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Like many organizations, churches struggle with attendance during the summer months.
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Justice Department asks court to unseal Jeffrey Epstein grand jury records
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department asked a federal court on Friday to unseal grand jury transcripts in Jeffrey Epstein’s case amid a firestorm over the Trump administration’s handling of records related to the wealthy financier.
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What to know ahead of Missouri’s tax-free weekend
ST. JOSEPH, MO (News-Press NOW) — As the days of summer are ticking away, parents are preparing for a long-awaited weekend to save some money on back-to-school necessities.
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St. Joseph Public Library accepting applications for Teen Advisory Board
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Public Library is offering local teens a chance to get volunteer hours and to get involved with the community through its Teen Advisory Board.
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Tick season is in full swing, here is how to stay safe
ST. JOSEPH, MO (News-Press NOW) — Tick season has been in full force for the past few weeks, and experts warn that the risk will remain high through the summer.
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SJPD conducts focused traffic enforcement operation
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In response to citizen concerns regarding roadway safety, the St. Joseph Police Department’s Traffic Unit conducted a focused traffic enforcement operation on the Belt Highway on Thursday, July 17.
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Local high school band to perform at National Night Out in St. JosephÂ
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A local high school band is preparing to take the big stage at the annual National Night Out event at Civic Center Park in downtown St. Joseph.
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City sets ribbon-cutting ceremony in August for new Corby Pond upgrades
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph Parks and Recreation is set to unveil a slew of new features to a centerpiece of the city’s parkway system next month.
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Chiefs Training Camp: The economic impact on St. Joseph
ST JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Since 2010, the Kansas City Chiefs have called Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph home for their yearly training camp.
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St. Joseph Police respond to recent Walmart gun incidents
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph law enforcement is taking steps to ensure that stores like Walmart remain safe for the community following recent events.Â
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Trump is checked for swelling in legs and was diagnosed with a common condition in older adults
WASHINGTON (AP) — White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday read a doctor’s letter about President Donald Trump that she said was intended to dispel health concerns about the swelling in his ankles and a makeup-covered hand.
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Say ‘Hello’ to the Kansas City Chiefs 2025 Draft Class
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — With Training Camp coming up, there are some Kansas City Chiefs rookie players to keep an eye on.
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United Way hosts addiction overview
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The United Way of Greater St. Joseph held a session on Thursday, covering the basics of addiction and tips for working with individuals with a substance use disorder.
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Mark Twain Early Learning Center welcomes inclusive program
ST. JOSEPH, MO (News-Press NOW) — In an effort to bring high-needs students and their peers together, the Mark Twain Early Learning Center is starting a new program.
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Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice receives sentence from judge
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A Dallas judge has officially sentenced Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice to five years’ probation and 30 days of jail time, per a report from ESPN reporter Adam Schefter.
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An Idaho judge has lifted a sweeping gag order in Bryan Kohberger’s quadruple murder case
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho judge has lifted a sweeping gag order in Bryan Kohberger’s quadruple murder case.
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Soles for Christ: Providing new shoes and new confidence for local students
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — For more than two decades, the Soles for Christ program has helped thousands of children in Northwest Missouri start the school year on the right foot.
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Improvements continue at U.S. Route 59 and Alabama Street intersection in South St. Joseph to ease traffic flow
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — An ongoing project to improve the intersection at U.S. Route 59 and Alabama Street, located in South St. Joseph, will head to phase two in August.
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St. Joseph Police Department hires new civilian officers to boost parking enforcement
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph is strengthening its parking enforcement capabilities with the hiring of two new positions designed to patrol city streets, efforts that will ramp up beginning next week.
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See St. Joseph: stage, screen and sparks
Are you not entertained? The lights are on, the stage is set, and the weekend is ready to steal the show. Let’s take a front-row seat. Here’s what to look forward to in this week’s edition of See St. Joseph.Â
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SJPD and EMS respond to vehicle crash Wednesday
ST. JOSEPH, MO (News-Press NOW) — Buchanan County EMS and the St. Joseph Police Department responded to a two-vehicle crash, resulting in minor injuries, around 3 p.m. on Wednesday at the corner of South 35th and Duncan Streets.
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Make-A-Wish Missouri and Kansas announces inaugural ‘Royals Wives for Wishes’
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — An event hosted by the wives and significant others of Kansas City Royals players aims to raise funds to grant life-changing wishes for children battling critical illnesses across the region.
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Northwest Missouri community to honor civil rights leader with ‘Good Trouble Lives On’ rallies
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missourians will join a nationwide movement on Thursday, July 17, to honor the legacy of the late Congressman and civil rights leader John Lewis.
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Construction pushed back for concrete patching project on I-229 ramp
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Herzog Contracting Corp., working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, has delayed a concrete patching project on I-229.
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