Local food bank, other businesses participate in Giving Tuesday
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Giving Tuesday is a movement created to reimagine a world built on shared humanity and generosity.
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Missouri legislators file separate bills to fully ban abortion, criminalize procedure
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A pair of Missouri legislators are seeking to nullify abortion rights that were enshrined into the state constitution by voters in 2024, going as far as proposing criminal penalties for those involved in the procedure.
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Demolition begins at B&J Skate Center after summer fire
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — As crews demolish the nearly 50-year-old building once filled with childhood memories, the smell of popcorn and family traditions, the St. Joseph community is mourning its loss.
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Noyes Home for Children to host Holiday Open House
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The Noyes Home for Children is hosting its annual Holiday Open House.
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Loess Bluffs to host 46th annual Eagle Days in Northwest Missouri this weekend
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A world of wildlife awaits Northwest Missouri residents this weekend from bald eagles and snow geese to trumpeter swans and hawks.
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Lead pipes to be inspected throughout St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Over 16,000 homes and businesses throughout St. Joseph will be checked for potential lead service lines.
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US air travelers without REAL IDs will be charged a $45 fee
Air travelers in the U.S. without a REAL ID will be charged a $45 fee beginning in February, the Transportation Security Administration announced Monday.
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MSHP reports one fatality after state sees winter weather
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The Missouri State Highway Patrol shared its winter weather totals after parts of Missouri saw snow Monday.
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Gov. Kehoe proposes income tax elimination
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KQTV) — Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe is preparing for a meeting which may alter the state’s economic status.
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SJSD audit highlights revenue declines as district works to stabilize budget
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV)–Â The St. Joseph Board of Education sat down for a financial audit review led by Linda Quinley, the executive finance director with the Missouri School Board Association, on Nov. 24.
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St. Joseph Public Works crews begin first snow response of the season
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — St. Joseph Public Works crews treated the roads with salt trucks throughout the day Monday.
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Holiday Helpers: United Way seeks volunteers to assemble 3,000 meal kits this December
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A local nonprofit is enlisting the help of the St. Joseph community this holiday season to support thousands of households facing food insecurity.
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Historic fiddle owned by Joseph Robidoux restored in new music exhibit at Robidoux Row Museum
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A newly-restored instrument once played by the founder of St. Joseph is revealing the history of music in St. Joseph runs deeper than previously thought.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KQTV) — As portions of Missouri continue to see snowfall, the Missouri State Highway Patrol shares safe driving practices as drivers hit the roadways.
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Gallatin native, bureau commander to retire from MSHP Executive Service Bureau of Patrol
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KQTV) — The Missouri State Highway Patrol announced Gallatin native and Bureau Commander Major Scott A. Shipers will retire Jan. 1 after 30 years of service.
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Three fatalities, 87 DWI arrests reported in Missouri over holiday week
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Three motorists, including a 44-year-old Union Star woman, were killed in motor vehicle crashes over the Thanksgiving holiday according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
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Winter weather closings in St. Joseph and surrounding areas
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — See an up-to-date list of winter weather closings in the viewing area.
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Andrew County Sheriff’s Office warns against jury duty scams
ANDREW COUNTY, Mo. (KQTV) — The Andrew County Sheriff’s Office warned residents about a new area scam.
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City enacts first phase of snow ordinance
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The City of St. Joseph announced it has enacted Phase I of its snow ordinance, as snow continues to accumulate across the region. Phase I is declared during the first snowfall of the season and stays in effect through the end of winter. All-season/snow tires or chains are required on
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East Hills Library to host series with cybersecurity specialist
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Parents and guardians looking to learn how to protect their child in the online world have the chance to hear from an expert.
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Nate Karr’s Guitars for Kids gift guitars for the holiday season
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) —Â On Saturday, Nov. 29, Lanham Music hosted the 3rd Nate Karr’s Guitars for Kids Giveaway.
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Winter Weather Advisory issued for parts of Northwest Missouri with potential for 1 to 3 inches of snow
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A blast of winter weather could bring multiple inches of snow and difficult driving conditions to St. Joseph and surrounding areas Monday.
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Grand River Valley Choir and Orchestra announce winter concert
TRENTON, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Music lovers have the chance to see twelve Missouri communities represented at an upcoming performance.
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City Hall gets festive with newly installed exterior lighting
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — St. Joseph’s City Hall will shine bright on Friday with festive red and green lighting to celebrate the start of the Christmas season.
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Local orchard kicks off the holidays with Christmas tree cutting
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) —Â For many Americans, the end of Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the holiday season.
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Holiday Park, South Pole to make 2025 debut Friday
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — St. Joseph residents making plans for the holiday weekend might want to mark their calendars for one annual holiday lighting ceremony.
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InterServ celebrates goal of adopting seniors for the holidays
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — More than 40 senior citizens will receive a helping hand this holiday season thanks to the city’s longest-standing social service organization.
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SJSD pushes for efficiency and equity under new two–high school model Â
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — After the St. Joseph School District Board of Education voted on Nov. 24 to move forward with Plan 4BR, the Benton and Central High School model, Superintendent Ashly McGinnis said it’s important than ever for families to understand why this plan was chosen.Â
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Wyatt Park Baptist Church sees rebirth after erasing $2.5 million in debt
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Located inside Wyatt Park Baptist Church on North Leonard Road lies a stained glass window towering more than 20 feet, a work of art, and one of the relics from their old church that stood for 83 years at 28th and Mitchell streets.
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Familiar faces to St. Joseph’s Hockey scene return as teams give back
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — St. Joseph Griffons Ice Hockey is taking in its tradition of bringing familiar faces together for the Holidays.
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