One man seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle
ANDREW COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One man is seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle on Tuesday morning.
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Structure fire forces evacuations at St. Joseph apartment complex
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Tenants are navigating the aftermath after being displaced by a structure fire at the Meadows Apartments, located off South Leonard Road and Pickett.
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Pershing elementary educator honored as one of northwest regional teacher of the year honorees
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A dedicated educator from Pershing Elementary School has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to the classroom and community.
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One dog dead following Tuesday afternoon house fire
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Fire Department worked the scene of a structure fire Tuesday in the area of South 19th and Olive Streets that killed one dog.
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Local organization to hold Vietnam Era Commemoration Ceremony
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In less than a week, local organizations will host a Vietnam Era Commemoration Ceremony to recognize the men and women who served the United States.
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The Den to celebrate 10 year anniversary with ribbon cutting
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A longtime establishment in St. Joseph is set to celebrate its 10-year anniversary on Tuesday.
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Mosaic Life Care hosts camp for young inventors
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — This week marks the beginning of Camp Invention, hosted by the Mosaic Life Care Foundation at emPowerU.
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Noyes Complex Building temporarily closed for two weeks
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The City of St. Joseph announced on its social media that the Noyes Complex Building will be closed temporarily for two weeks, starting Tuesday.
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St. Joseph Fire Department responds to large fire at Meadows Apartments
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph Firefighters battled a large structure fire that engulfed part of an apartment complex early Tuesday morning on South Leonard Road.
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Traffic lights down at King Hill and Lake Avenues
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The traffic lights at the intersection of King Hill and Lake Avenues are not working, according to a Nixle alert. The St. Joseph Police Department says to treat the intersection as a four-way stop until the lights are fixed. News-Press NOW will monitor the situation for updates.
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St. Joseph native films Tech N9ne and Lil Wayne music video
ST. JOSEPH, MO (News-Press NOW) — A native of St. Joseph and alumni of Central High School, has emerged as a rising force behind the lens, recently serving as director of photography on the new music video “YODA” by Tech N9ne featuring Lil Wayne.
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Missouri Task Force 1 to head to Texas to assist with water rescues
Missouri Task Force 1 has been activated by FEMA to assist in rescue efforts in Texas, according to a press release from the Boone County Fire Protection District.
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City Council approves bevy of landfill contracts as cell construction presses ahead
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — City Councilmembers took additional steps Monday to ensure timely completion of a critical new landfill cell following impacts from a recent storm in St. Joseph.
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Texas flooding causes a wake-up call for local preparedness
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) –The death toll in Texas continues to rise after deadly flash flooding turned what was meant to be a celebratory holiday weekend into a devastating and life-altering event.
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St. Joseph roads to close for water main repairs
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Westbound Route U to U.S. Route 59 in St. Joseph will be closed beginning Tuesday, July 8, for watermain repairs.
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Buchanan County to open new Downtown EMS facility
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Buchanan County will celebrate the opening of its new Downtown EMS facility with a ribbon-cutting at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, July 11, at its new site.
Continue Reading Patrol reports 8 fatalities over holiday weekend
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri State Highway Patrol released a preliminary report on Monday, giving a tally of highway and waterway injuries and fatalities from the Fourth of July weekend.
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Clay Oven Indian Cuisine re-opening Tuesday after temporary closure
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Local residents will soon be able to enjoy the taste of authentic Indian cuisine in St. Joseph once again.
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Two injured in Andrew County crash
ANDREW COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One person suffered serious injuries, while another suffered minor injuries in a two-vehicle crash on Sunday in Andrew County, just south of Country Club Village.
Continue Reading Pedestrian killed in Harrison County crash
HARRISON COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One person was pronounced dead on Saturday after being struck by a vehicle in Harrison County.
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Firework sales stay strong as prices hold steady—for now
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) –Even with fireworks prices slowly creeping higher this year, the excitement to light up the night sky shows no signs of slowing down. Shoppers may be relieved to find that costs hadn’t climbed too high—at least not yet.
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Soles for Christ shoe program accepting donations, volunteers
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Soles for Christ has announced it is accepting donations for its annual distribution.
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Two injured in Country Club crash
COUNTRY CLUB, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Two people were injured in a Country Club, Missouri crash Thursday night. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the accident occurred around 6:47 p.m. at the intersection of Southbound Business 29 and US-59 in Country Club. A 31-year-old St. Joseph woman driving east on 59 failed to stop at
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St. Joseph Animal Shelter hosting artwork contest
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Animal Shelter is hosting an artwork contest, allowing community members to foster creativity and support pet adoption.
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United Way calling for volunteers to assemble meal kits
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — United Way of Greater St. Joseph is looking for volunteers to help assemble meal kits for households in need.
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St. Joseph in early planning stages for the FIFA World Cup
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In less than a year, 650,000 people are expected to travel into the Kansas City area to watch countries around the world compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Local reactions to “Big Beautiful Bill” passage
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The passage of the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” by the U.S. House of Representatives has been met with mixed reactions nationally and locally.
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Tennis for Success set to kick off third year
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A summer youth program designed to help teach kids tennis as well as life skills outside of the sport, begins Monday, July 7.
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Behind the scenes of preparation and safety measures in place for Fourth of July fireworks
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The City of St. Joseph is preparing for its annual fireworks display to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday.
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SJFD responds to house fire early Thursday morning
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Fire Department responded to a house fire around 3:40 a.m. on Thursday, according to a Facebook Post from SJFD.
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