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By Ashley Luthans A long-standing St. Joseph dance studio celebrated its birthday Tuesday by inviting community members to check out what it has to offer. The Dance Arts Center (DAC) turns 40 years old this year, and owner Marla Heeler shared that being at the studio has been a special experience for her. “You know,

By Kirsten Stokes St. Joseph has been a hot spot for filmmaking, and now, at Central High School, another movie is underway. Part of the reason why St. Joseph and surrounding cities have seen so many films come through is because of Missouri film tax credits, which make it an appealing location for production industries.

By Ashley Luthans A local family-owned business has reached a milestone on Aug. 1, celebrating its 130-year anniversary. Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory was originally established in 1894 by Reinhold Meierhoffer. The business has gone through five generations of Meierhoffers and is now run by brothers, Scott and Todd Meierhoffer. Todd Meierhoffer explained more about

By Chris Fortune The case involving the death of Savannah K-9 officer Horus rests in the hands of the Missouri Attorney General’s office. The Missouri State Highway Patrol completed its monthlong investigation on Aug. 2. News-Press NOW reached out to the Missouri Attorney General’s Office and was told that its team is currently reviewing the

By NewsPress Now A $500,000 grant from the Missouri Department of Economic Development boosts the inspireU Children’s Discovery Center set to open late this year in Downtown St. Joseph. The money will support planning, design and construction projects at the Mosaic Life Care Foundation’s center at 521 Felix St. The state also awarded the discovery

By Jenna Wilson Local leaders and state representatives met at the Chamber of Commerce on Thursday to discuss ways to continue developing the health care system in rural communities, including with the opening of a new school of medicine in St. Joseph. State Rep. Brenda Shields was among the many leaders who gathered to talk

By Cameron Montemayor The long-awaited construction of a Downtown hotel in St. Joseph this year will not move forward after the hotel’s developer told the city it will miss its Aug. 31 deadline for construction. City leaders received an official notice Tuesday afternoon from hotel developer HDDA, LLC, that attempts to secure the remaining $8

By NewsPress Now The Mosaic Life Care Foundation is looking for partners to help with the finishing touches on its inspireU Children’s Discovery Center. The organization’s “Join the Build” campaign is underway. Those who want to invest in the discovery center are asked to donate at inspireU.com/donate or by emailing info@mlcfoundation.com for more information. The

By Ashley Luthans The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce hosted an Open Spaces Tour on Tuesday to help business owners, and potential business owners, check out locations available for rent or sale in St. Joseph. The free event invited attendees to stop at locations on Felix Street and Edmond Street, along with the future location

By Chris Fortune Some kids are lucky enough to meet their Chiefs favorite players at training camp, but others find luck in different places. Chiefs training camp entered its third week at Missouri Western State University, and it continues to thrill kids who come to see their favorite players and enjoy football-themed activities. However, the

By Kendra Simpson A local country artist is following his music dreams and working to become the next big thing. Andrew Larison, otherwise known as Andy J, is making waves across country music platforms. Through heartbreak and endless effort, he has found that sometimes things fall apart so that better things can fall together. About

By Charles Christian A local boxing gym owner wants to turn the sport into an avenue of hope and growth for area youth. Byron Polley, former professional boxer and owner of The Bear Den Boxing at 2300 Frederick Ave. in Downtown St. Joseph, said his recent relocation has increased membership and has also provided new

By Kendra Simpson Chiefs Training Camp helps the team get ready for the season and will hopefully help them earn a coveted three-peat Super Bowl win, but some fans think they won’t need the practice thanks to their own strategies. Superstitions and football fans go hand-in-hand, and Chiefs fans are no exception. Some beliefs are

By Chris Fortune It’s never too early to plan for how the city could capitalize on the largest sporting event in the world. The St. Joseph Community Alliance, consisting of the Chamber of Commerce, the City of St. Joseph, Buchanan County and other partners, discussed the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Convention and Visitors

By Cameron Montemayor On the heels of a St. Joseph Mustangs championship season, historic Phil Welch Stadium will see the first of many planned renovations in the coming weeks. The first order of business will begin early to mid-August with a complete renovation of the right field party deck. Lumber on the deck will be

By Ashley Luthans Interns and those new to the area got the chance to learn more about the community and explore St. Joseph on Wednesday thanks to a tour hosted by the Chamber of Commerce. The goal of the free event was to take interns that are new to town and show them around St.

By Kirsten Stokes The sound of the spring floor and the vibrations of the beam are enough to know that gymnasts at St. Joseph’s MEGA gymnastics work hours every week learning skills to prepare them to be elite athletes in the future. As the 2024 Summer Olympics are underway, young gymnasts in St. Joseph have

By Kendra Simpson With Chiefs Training Camp in full swing, many fans will be repping their favorite team gear, but a few fans went above and beyond to show their Chiefs pride. A segment of the Chiefs’ kingdom favor a more permanent gesture of their love for the Kansas City football team. “The reason why

By Kendra Simpson Athletes around the globe are gearing up for the start of the Olympic games Friday, but for the estimated billion people who will not be in Paris, News Press NOW has gathered all the information viewers need to know to watch the opening ceremonies live. The games’ live broadcast will begin with

By Ashley Luthans The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce is showing gratitude to its members this week with its annual Member Appreciation Days. President and CEO of the Chamber Natalie Hawn explained the purpose of Member Appreciation Days. “So we’re just celebrating and thanking our members for the support that they give us and the

By Ashley Luthans Collegiate competitors from across the world stopped in St. Joseph on Tuesday as a part of the Electrek American Solar Challenge. The challenge is a biannual competition in which collegiate teams design, build and drive solar-powered vehicles across the United States, stopping at several national historic landmarks. The competition lasts for eight

By Chris Fortune Residents will have to wait a little longer to take a leisurely stroll along a local trail. Riverwalk Trail, which stretches from Riverfront Park to the Remington Nature Center, has been closed for nearly three weeks as a safety precaution after the Missouri River began running high following heavy rain throughout June.

By Ashley Luthans Local resident Earl “Marvin” Haynes celebrated his 99th birthday at one of his favorite places on Wednesday, the bowling alley. In honor of his longtime passion for bowling, friends and family of Haynes threw him a surprise birthday party at Revolution Lanes in St. Joseph. Haynes shared that he was extremely grateful