Trump praises Missouri Republicans for considering redistricting
President Donald Trump on Thursday morning on Truth Social praised Missouri Republicans for talking about redistricting.
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MoDOT carries out safety study of Highway 36 in Northwest Missouri
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — State officials are pressing ahead with an in-depth corridor study designed to improve driver safety along one of Missouri’s historic and unique highways.
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Tiny Taylor Swift tribute, big impact for Noyes Home
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Karyn Morrow, owner of Clean Alchemy, has created a detailed miniature replica of the “Folklore Cabin” featured in Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour.
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MoWest faces enrollment struggles while NWMSU sees growth
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western State University is facing a steep enrollment decline — a trend that has played out over the last five years and is raising concerns about long-term sustainability.
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Ceremony held to honor promoted SJPD employees
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Police Department will be acknowledging multiple staff members on Thursday evening, who have received promotions dating back to 2023.
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Sessions for those struggling with grief start soon
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — GriefShare will kick off its 13-week session with a standalone session Sunday, Aug. 24, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Brookdale Presbyterian Church.
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Electricity prices trend upward in Missouri, but Evergy says St. Joseph customers are seeing relief
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Residential and commercial electricity prices in Missouri are rising, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s Annual Electric Power Industry report.
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See St. Joseph: Unique finds, tasty tea and golf for dogs
Looking to fill your weekend with fun? From unique finds and tasty treats to teeing off for a good cause, we’ve got something for everyone, it’s time to See St. Joseph!
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SJPL receives grant award for new computers
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Public Library was recently awarded a grant to replace outdated staff computers.
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City finishing $1.6 million for new restrooms at Hyde, Eagles, Corby and Hochman Park
ST. JOSEPH, Mo (News-Press NOW) — It’s officially out with the old and in with new and improved restrooms at various locations throughout St. Joseph’s park system.
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New school year, new school lunches
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Every kid looks forward to lunchtime in school, and during a time for students to fuel their bodies, it’s important to fill plates with healthy food options.
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From classroom to career: SJSD educators gain hands-on experience to take back to classrooms
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District gave local educators a chance to step outside the classroom this summer.
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St. Joseph sewer customers receive calls about billing error
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Some St. Joseph sewer customers are receiving calls from city representatives regarding a billing error.
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St. Joseph Resident nominated into Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — This past weekend, longtime St. Joseph Resident Joan Hickman was nominated to the Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame at the Buchanan County 4-H Missouri Office.
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Executive Director of the St. Joseph Safety and Health Council discusses child safety
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — This past week in St. Joseph, a young juvenile, Athesius Warden, left home, and his whereabouts were unknown. Thankfully, Warden was found and safe.
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Platte County Officials reach agreement with STC
PLATTE COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — On Tuesday, Platte County Clerk Jera Pruitt and the Board of Equalization chair Lee Ann Fadler signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Missouri State Tax Commission (STC), to finalize a negotiated agreement to raise residential property taxes.
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‘Brain-eating’ amoeba kills Missouri resident after Lake of the Ozarks trip
A Missourian who contracted an amoeba that kills brain cells at the Lake of the Ozarks has died, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services said Wednesday.
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A look ahead to the St. Joseph area sports hall of fame induction
ST. JOSEPH, Mo (News-Press NOW) — The fifth annual St. Joseph area sports hall of fame induction ceremony takes place Sunday, Aug. 24 at the Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center.
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SJPD to recognize police employees who have been promoted
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Police Department will have a ceremony to recognize staff members who have received promotions since 2023.
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Breaking down ‘False Fall’ in the Midwest
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW)–Every year, toward the end of Missouri’s intense summer heat, the region gets hit with a blast of cooler air.
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Ribbon cutting marks start of rural medicine education at UMKC
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The University of Missouri Kansas City officially cut the ribbon Tuesday morning, opening the door to a new chapter in rural medicine right here in St. Joseph.
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Unsolved and haunted: Villisca Axe Murders explored at East Hills Library
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The East Hills Library will host a special presentation at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 21, exploring one of America’s most chilling unsolved crimes, the Villisca Axe Murders of 1912.
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Annual Pony Express PumpkinFest dates announced
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — An annual fall tradition in St. Joseph is back for another year and is welcoming vendors ahead of the pumpkin-filled weekend.
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Edison Elementary students excited to be back at school
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Tuesday morning, students around St. Joseph returned to the classrooms after a long summer.
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Local farmer weighs in on rising beef prices
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Beef prices continue to climb across the United States, recently reaching record highs.
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SJFD working with 139th Airlift Wing to develop new joint training facility
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — City officials are joining efforts to take fire training to the next level in St. Joseph.
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From jitters to joy: SJSD welcomes students for first day of school
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The first day of school always brings a mix of emotions—some kids are excited to be back with friends, while others feel nervous or unsure about what the new year will bring.
Continue Reading Kehoe appoints Hanaway as next attorney general
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) — With Attorney General Andrew Bailey set to head to Washington, D.C., this September to work for the FBI after being tapped by Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel, Gov. Mike Kehoe has appointed a new attorney general.
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Pope Leo appoints new bishop for Diocese of Jefferson City
Pope Leo XIV has chosen Father Ralph O’Donnell as the Bishop-Elect for the Diocese of Jefferson City, according to a press release.
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Craig accuses city of improperly selecting group for key airport operator lease
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A prominent local businessman raised serious concerns to city officials on Monday about a lack of transparency that he believes played a role in one company being improperly picked for a high-level airport service agreement.
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