Missouri Theater sidewalk to receive repairs
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The sidewalk outside of the Missouri Theater will be closed for a little over a week to receive repairs.
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Local organizations call for nominations for the Kelsy Beshears Racial Justice Award
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The YWCA of St. Joseph, St. Joseph NAACP and Missouri Western State University are calling for nominations for the Kelsy Beshears Racial Justice Award.
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Lunch and Learn event helps caregivers with burnout
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — An upcoming free lunch and learn event at Benedictine Living Community in St. Joseph will help caregivers prevent burnout.
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How a Missouri driver helped design the ‘Fastest Short Track on the Planet’
Tucked in America’s heartland is a 7/8 mile oval in the middle of a cornfield, dubbed the “Fastest Short Track on the Planet.” Despite being located in the hills of Newton, Iowa, its origins have ties to the Show-Me State.Â
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City Council OKs new pickleball complex by Corby Pond, animal shelter donation and tech upgrades
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Construction of a new $796,000 pickleball complex by Corby Pond and funds for ongoing work on a new animal shelter received the green light from City Councilmembers.
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MU professor weighs in on Sen. Hawley’s tariff rebate proposal
A new bill introduced by Sen. Josh Hawley could provide American families with rebate checks worth thousands of dollars, using revenue generated from tariffs under the Trump administration.
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One woman is dead after being ran over by a Freightliner on I-29
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One woman is dead following a vehicle vs. pedestrian accident in the southbound lane on Missouri Interstate 29 early Sunday morning.
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City of St. Joseph launches program to target abandoned and illegally parked vehicles
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The City of St. Joseph is rolling out a new safety initiative aimed at addressing illegally parked and abandoned vehicles left on public streets.Â
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Two seriously injured in Daviess County crash
DAVIESS COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Two people suffered serious injuries in a one-car Daviess County crash Sunday. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the crash occurred around 6:38 p.m. on U.S. Route 69 North, about five miles south of Pattonsburg, Missouri. A 21-year-old King City, Missouri woman drove off one side of the road,
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School supply drive Underway to help local students in town
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A community-wide school supply drive is underway to help local students gear up for the upcoming school year. The drive will wrap up with a final drop-off event on Saturday, Aug. 17, at the Open-Door Food Kitchen. Community members are encouraged to donate essential items such as pencils, markers,
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Chiefs Host Family Fun Day at Training Camp
It was more than just football at Missouri Western State University on Saturday as the Kansas City Chiefs welcomed fans to Family Fun Day at training camp, transforming the field into a festival of red, gold and smiles.
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Manhunt launched after 4 killed in a shooting at a Montana bar
ANACONDA, Mont. (AP)– A shooting at a Montana bar left four people dead Friday, prompting a lockdown in a neighborhood several miles away as authorities searched for the suspect in a wooded area.
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United Way to kick off Annual Campaign with breakfast
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The community is invited to kick off United Way’s annual Campaign during a breakfast event.
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FOTAS holds ‘Puttin’ for Mutts’, an Animal Shelter Charity Golf Tournament
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Animal lovers and golfers alike will be able to participate in a tournament to benefit the St. Joseph Animal Shelter.
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FOTAS to hold ‘Doggy Day Out’
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Friends of the Animal Shelter will hold its next “Doggy Day Out” at the end of the month.
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Missouri kicks off tax-free weekend ahead of school year
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As the first day of school inches closer, Missourians are partaking in the state’s annual tax-free weekend.
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United Way hosts annual ‘Stuff the Bus’ School Supplies Drive
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As summer winds down, the St. Joseph community has a chance to make a lasting impact by supporting local students through the 17th Annual Stuff the Bus School Supplies Drive.
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Supporters tout new Missouri law as healthcare relief for many farmers
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One of Missouri’s top farming groups will now be allowed to sell health plans that supporters hope will boost the number of farmers with affordable health coverage.
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Chiefs fans look forward to watching young talent
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Training camp continued Friday, where fans were able to enjoy calmer temperatures.
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A look behind the scenes of SJPD recruitment testing
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Joining the St. Joseph Police Department proves to be both a rewarding and challenging endeavor.
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Missouri students are heading back to school, but immunization rates continue to lag
In less than a month, students across Missouri will be preparing to head back to the classroom for the 2025-2026 school year.
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Missouri Senate Bill 3 faces constitutional challenge in court
Senator Mike Moon (R-Ash Grove), State Representative Bryant Wolfin (R-Ste. Genevieve) and a Maries County man have filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Senate Bill 3.
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St. Joseph’s Landfill to reach capacity in 2047: how recycling can make a big difference
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph’s landfill is filling up fast, and the clock is ticking, with its projected lifespan being May 2047.
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SJSD launches Kagan Cooperative Learning to boost classroom engagement
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â The St. Joseph School District has introduced its first-ever Kagan Cooperative Learning training session, bringing a nationally recognized teaching strategy to local classrooms.Â
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Buchanan County picks contractor to build $1.6 million fairgrounds arena
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Construction of an all-new $1.6 million Buchanan County Fairgrounds Arena took a huge step toward reality as county officials confirmed a contractor to develop the future home for livestock showcases and events.
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Recall notice: Celsius cans could be filled with vodka seltzers
MODESTO, Calif. (KRDO) — The FDA says some beverages in the U.S. are under a recall after cans labeled as Celsius energy drink may actually contain vodka seltzer instead.
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Platte County officials refuse to comply with new STC order to raise property taxes
PLATTE COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri State Tax Commission (STC) ordered the Platte County Clerk and the Board of Equalization to impose a 15% increase in residential property valuation on Wednesday.
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Habitat for Humanity holds ribbon cutting, blessing for new house
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Habitat for Humanity held a ribbon-cutting and house blessing on Wednesday on the corner of 1520 Moss St. for a local family.
Continue Reading Motorcyclist dies on Belt Highway Wednesday morning
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One motorcyclist is dead following a traffic incident along the Belt Highway early Wednesday morning, according to the St. Joseph Police Department. At approximately 1:57 a.m. on Wednesday, July 30, the SJPD responded to North Belt Highway and Blackwell Road about a traffic accident involving multiple motorcycles. Two individuals
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Business urges caution after air conditioner theft in St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A local dry cleaner is dealing with a costly loss after its air conditioning unit was stolen right off the property.Â
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