MSHP shares back to school safety tips
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri State Highway Patrol is encouraging parents and students to be safe when heading back to school this August.
Continue ReadingLocal News
SJSD School Board President LaTonya Williams’ position to be reconsidered
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph School District Board of Education President LaTonya Williams verified to News-Press NOW that one item on this coming Monday night’s board agenda will be a recommendation to hold a public meeting soon to restructure the leadership of the board.
Continue Reading
Local brewery strikes gold in Kansas City
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In a recent KC Star competition, River Bluff Brewing in Kansas City’s River Market was voted by the people as Kansas City’s favorite brewery.
Continue Reading
Recognizing ‘man’s best friend’ during National Dog Month
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — For thousands of years, dogs have been considered our “best friend,” and the month of August is set aside to focus on them.
Continue Reading
Local, woman-owned mobile coffee stand brewing up community flavor
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Coffee lovers in St. Joseph and Savannah now have a new stop for their morning pick-me-up: Moony’s Coffee, a woman-owned mobile coffee stand serving fresh brews and local pride.
Continue Reading
Signal Upgrade project to begin at St. Joseph Avenue intersections
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The intersections of Grand and St. Joseph Avenues and Fillmore Street and St. Joseph Avenue will be closed, starting on Wednesday, Aug. 13.
Continue Reading
Teachers gather in St. Joseph to sharpen math instruction skills
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Educators from across the region came together in St. Joseph for a special summer training hosted by the Missouri Council of Teachers of Mathematics (MCTM).
Continue Reading
Four people seriously injured in Clinton County crash
CLINTON COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Two drivers and two passengers were sent to Mosaic Life Care following a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Missouri Route 116 and County Road 145, just six miles west of Plattsburg, Missouri.
Continue Reading
SJPD identifies truck driver in fatal Interstate 229 crash
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Police Department and Buchanan County EMS responded to a call that a semi-truck had traveled off an Interstate 229 exit ramp on Thursday.
Continue Reading
St. Joseph man dies in Andrew County crash
ANDREW COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — An 83-year-old man died following a two-vehicle crash Thursday morning on Interstate 29, 7 miles north of St. Joseph.
Continue Reading
St. Joseph libraries concerned about future funding
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A possible benefit for property owners could cause funding challenges for local libraries.
Continue Reading
Sandra Hemme sues City of St. Joseph and Police officers
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A Missouri woman is suing the City of St. Joseph and St. Joseph Police officers after spending 43 years in prison on a wrongful conviction.
Continue Reading
Ribbon-cutting ceremony to be held for Corby Pond renovations
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The completed Corby Pond renovations will be celebrated at 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 11, at 2202 Corby Parkway.
Continue Reading
Downtown building torn down Thursday
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A former religious book store in Downtown St. Joseph was demolished after officials deemed the building unsafe.
Continue Reading
Missouri governor open to redrawing Missouri congressional seats
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe said Thursday that he’s interested in “making sure America’s voice matches Missouri’s values” in Congress as the debate continues over whether Republican-heavy states should redraw their U.S. House maps.
Continue Reading
Chiefs host exclusive training camp day for season ticket holders
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — It was a VIP experience for some of the Kansas City Chiefs’ most loyal fans.
Continue Reading
St. Joseph Christian eyes new era with $10 million expansion project nearing the finish line
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A multi-million dollar expansion effort for St. Joseph’s largest private school is quickly rounding into form on Gene Field Road.
Continue Reading
Backpacks to be distributed at Salvation Army
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Backpacks for students will be distributed on Thursday at the Salvation Army center.
Continue Reading
Buchanan County R-IV ‘Proposition K.I.D.S.’ passes in August Special Election
BUCHANAN COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Voters passed a proposition for Buchanan County R-IV schools during a Special Election on Tuesday, Aug. 5.
Continue Reading
St. Joseph program is building homes and futures
ST. JOSEPH, MO (News-Press NOW) — Young adults with the YouthBuild program at Youth Alliance are continuing to work to turn a St. Joseph structure into a home.
Continue ReadingYWCA St. Joseph collecting school supplies to support shelter kids
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) –The YWCA of St. Joseph is collecting school supplies through Thursday, Aug. 14 to help provide confidence and excitement to children staying in its shelter and heading to school.
Continue Reading
Fans look forward to first preseason game
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Wednesday was the final training camp practice open to the public ahead of the Chiefs’ first preseason game.
Continue Reading
Benedictine Living Community continues free summer concerts
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Residents, family members and community members can enjoy a free country music concert on Tuesday, Aug. 12, as part of the Benedictine Living Community’s “Summer Nights Live” concert series.
Continue Reading
InspireU to hold Back-to-School Bash
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The inspireU Children’s Discovery Center is holding a Back-to-School Bash, featuring fun activities for kids.
Continue Reading
National Wellness Month encourages focus on health and self-care
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As summer hits its peak, the month of August also brings a timely reminder to focus on personal well-being.
Continue Reading Route AC bridge over U.S. Route 36 to close for repairs
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Buchanan County Route AC bridge over U.S. Route 36 is scheduled to close on Monday, Aug. 18. The closure comes as the Missouri Department of Transportation will be repairing the bridge deck. The bridge will be closed until Thursday, Aug. 21, and motorists will need to seek an
Continue Reading
Pizza Shoppe hosts fundraiser for local family devastation
ST. JOSEPH, MO (News-Press NOW)– One local restaurant is providing assistance for a family who experienced devastation last month.
Continue Reading
Salvation Army holding backpack stuffing for back to school preparation
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As the school year approaches, local organizations are helping stuff backpacks for students of all grades.
Continue Reading
Chiefs Fans flock to training camp for selfies, signatures and season hopes
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Kansas City Chiefs Training Camp is buzzing with excitement — and fans in red are showing up in full force.
Continue Reading
SJPD hosts National Night Out
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The community is invited to Civic Center Park on Tuesday, Aug. 5, for this year’s National Night Out, an annual event promoting police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.
Continue Reading