Noyes Home for Children receives donation of electric sign
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW). — The Noyes Home for Children has received a generous donation from a local businessman.
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Final results from the 2025 Highland Women’s Golf Tournament
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — After a wet morning at the St Joseph Country Club, the final results are in from the 52nd Annual Highland Classic.
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St. Joseph man, former William Jewell student charged for threatening to shoot up the campus
LIBERTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A St. Joseph man and former William Jewell College student is facing Terrorist Threat charges after threatening to shoot up the campus on Saturday, June 21.
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Area gun shop urges responsible ownership during awareness month
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — June marks Gun Violence Awareness Month and a local gun shop is using this time to promote responsible firearm ownership and safe storage practices.
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Early US intelligence report suggests US strikes only set back Iran’s nuclear program by months
WASHINGTON (AP) — A new U.S. intelligence report found that Iran’s nuclear program has been set back only a few months after a U.S. strike and was not “completely and fully obliterated” as President Donald Trump has said, according to two people familiar with the early assessment.
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Missouri Supreme Court sets execution date for man convicted of murdering a MSHP Trooper
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A man convicted of the first-degree murder of a Missouri State Highway Patrol Trooper in 2005 is set to be executed.
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Scooter’s Coffee to open on South Belt Highway
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One popular coffee chain will open another location along the Belt Highway.
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Fee increases planned for REC Center, Remington Nature Center
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Local residents will notice an increase in admission fees at two well known community facilities starting next week.
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Man wins $50,000 from lottery ticket sold at Gower convenience store
GOWER, Mo. (News-Press NOW)– One lucky Missouri Lottery player won $50,000 at a Gower convenience store in an uneventful trip to get gas for his lawnmower.
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City hopes to break ground this fall on new Hyde pool, Northside Splash Park
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph is ready to make the plunge on construction of two new aquatic facilities in the north and south end, a highly-anticipated boost for the city’s long-term pool landscape.
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Heavy rainfall causes flooding across Northwest Missouri
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW)–Northwest Missouri has been waterlogged by heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours. Since Monday night, parts of the region have received between 4 to 7 inches of rain.
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City Council approves landfill, sewer rate increases
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Residents will see higher sewer rates starting next week in addition to future increases in landfill dumping fees following approval by City Councilmembers this evening.
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Local residents offer thoughts on Chiefs return to St. Joseph next month
The Kansas City Chiefs are set to return to St. Joseph next month for training camp, and the community is ready for the increased foot traffic that goes with it. On Monday, the Chiefs and Missouri Western State University agreed to a multi-year extension ahead of the team’s 15th summer visit to Western for training
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St. Joseph city leaders and staff to move forward with city service priorities
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Results from a city survey sent out to the public in the spring are now available, driving the City of St. Joseph to move forward with feedback-based service priorities.
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Trump says Iran and Israel to have a phased-in ceasefire over 24 hours
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday on social media that Israel and Iran have agreed to a “complete and total ceasefire” to be phased in over 24 hours.
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City upgrades underground infrastructure to stay ahead of failures
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One step at a time, the City of St. Joseph is actively working to repair many of its aging pipes.
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Board of Education meeting discusses intermediate plan for high schools
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District Board of Education will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the Troester Media Center.
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Summer car trouble? Local expert shares how to keep your vehicle safe in extreme heat
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As temperatures continue to climb, extreme heat can quickly damage your vehicle. Without proper preventive maintenance, components like your tires, engine and air conditioning system can all suffer.
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Iran launches missile attacks on US bases in Qatar and Iraq
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran launched missile attacks Monday on a U.S. military bases in Qatar and Iraq, retaliating for the American bombing of its nuclear sites and escalating tensions in the volatile region.
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Kansas City Chiefs announce dates for 2025 Training Camp, multi-year extension with MWSU
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Kansas City Chiefs have announced dates for the 2025 Chiefs Training Camp out at Missouri Western’s Campus.
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St. Joseph library partners with KC Royals for blood drive
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph residents have a chance to save lives and score some un-ball-ievable incentives.
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One seriously injured in Caldwell County crash
CALDWELL COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A Hamilton, Missouri man suffered serious injuries after hitting a deer in Caldwell County Sunday night. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the crash occurred around 9:08 p.m. at the intersection of Northwest Jewell Drive and County Road 365, about five miles from Hamilton. A 27-year-old man from that
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Legendary St. Joseph deli makes upgrades, adds more music
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A local deli, that is over a century old, is making some upgrades to its facility and music.
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New possibilities eyed for revamped Downtown buildings, including former YMCA
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Local realtors are envisioning a wide range of new possibilities for a pair of retooled Downtown buildings long known for food and recreational activities.
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Fire closes popular B&J Skate Center
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A popular local recreation center was closed Sunday after a fire damaged the building.
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US strikes 3 Iranian sites, joining Israeli air campaign against nuclear program
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military struck three sites in Iran early Sunday, directly joining Israel ’s war aimed at decapitating the country’s nuclear program in a risky gambit to weaken a longtime foe amid Tehran’s threat of reprisals that could spark a wider regional conflict.
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The Latest: Trump says US military struck 3 sites in Iran, joining Israeli effort
President Donald Trump says the U.S. military struck three sites in Iran, directly joining Israel ’s effort to decapitate the country’s nuclear program in a risky gambit to weaken a longtime foe amid Tehran’s threat of reprisals that could spark a wider regional conflict.
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Community celebrates unity at annual Juneteenth parade in St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The annual Juneteenth parade brought the St. Joseph community together in celebration and unity.
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St Joseph Mustangs revisit their roots with Throwback Night
The St. Joseph Mustangs are looking for a weekend sweep with the last game of their homestand tonight at 7:00 p.m. against the Carroll Merchants. The Mustangs will be wearing their throwback St. Joseph Cardinals jerseys as a nod to who they were before the Mustangs. In last night’s game, the Mustangs outlasted the Jefferson
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Avoiding legal troubles on the road this summer
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — For those who will hit the road for summer travel out of state, learning a few of the laws from other states might save time and trouble.
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