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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Fans talk superstitions at Chiefs Training Camp
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Chiefs Kingdom is known for its support and energy towards its team. A part of the fandom that can go unnoticed is what they do pregame.
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SJSD encourages families to complete student enrollment
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District has opened enrollment for all new and returning students, and asks families to complete enrollment by Friday, Aug. 1.
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MSHP investigating King City death
KING CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Gentry County Sheriff’s Office has requested the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control to investigate a death in King City, Missouri.
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From Mahomes to memories: Chiefs kingdom shows up strong at camp
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â Even with a heat advisory in effect, Kansas City Chiefs fans were out in full force at training camp Monday morning, bringing the energy and excitement that only Chiefs Kingdom can deliver.Â
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SJFD honors the retirement of Battalion Chief Paris Jenkins
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) – After 44 years of dedicated service, leadership and mentorship, Battalion Chief Paris Jenkins has officially retired from the St. Joseph Fire Department, marking the end of an extraordinary career that has left a lasting impact on the department and the community.
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Benedictine College hosting free youth camp
ATCHISON, Kan. (News-Press NOW) — Benedictine College is hosting a free youth camp for young and aspiring baseball players.
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New St. Joseph Landfill cell open and in use
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The new “Cell 8” at the St. Joseph Landfill has been accepting household waste after an accelerated construction period took place to complete the work.
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Missouri says ‘goodbye’ to drought
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) –Over the past several years, Missouri has dealt with the ongoing impacts of persistent dry conditions.
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MoDOT to replace Gene Field, Riverside Road bridges in spring 2027
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph drivers will see two of the city’s most heavily trafficked bridges overhauled and replaced with entirely new structures in 2027, with traffic impacts expected to last for more than half a year.
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SJSD Board to review curriculum, professional learning and ELD plan ahead of school year
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District Board of Education will meet Monday evening at the Troester Center to review key updates ahead of the new school year.Â
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Emporia State University hosts 2025 MIAA Football Media Day
EMPORIA, Kan. (News-Press NOW) — With the college football season right around the corner, Emporia State University hosted the 2025 MIAA Football Media Day on Monday.
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Royals Kris Bubic done for season after Rotator Cuff injury
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Just after the Royals locked down Seth Lugo to a two-year extension worth $46 million, Royals Beat Writer Anne Rodgers reported that the Royals will be shutting down all-star starter Kris Bubic for the remainder of the season.
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Two El Paso hospital executives surrender to FBI amid billing scheme allegations
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Federal prosecutors say that two El Paso hospital executives surrendered to FBI last week. Jose Huerta, 58, a CEO of two Long-Term Acute Care hospitals in El Paso, and Israel Navarro, 47, owner of one of the hospitals, are accused of an alleged pass-through healthcare billing scheme.
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Reeder pleads guilty to municipal charge
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Former St. Joseph School District School Board member, Kenneth Reeder, pleaded guilty to a driving while intoxicated and weapons violation charge on Monday morning in St. Joseph Municipal Court.
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Friends of the SJPL to hold Children’s Book Sale
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Friends of the St. Joseph Public Library is holding a three-day book sale for patrons to stock their homes or classrooms up with books.
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Fans prepare to ‘beat the heat’ at Chiefs Training Camp
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Training camp weather conditions proved to be especially intense for both fans and players on Monday.
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Buchanan County plans 18-month project to expand Juvenile Justice Center
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A plan to expand Buchanan County’s Juvenile Justice Center is heating up as county officials prepare to select a construction manager to oversee the expected 18-month-long project.
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One seriously injured in Clinton County crash
CLINTON COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One man was seriously injured in a crash involving a four-wheeler on Sunday morning on Highway A, just a quarter-mile north of Missouri Route 116.
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Chiefs kick off training camp with Red Rally in downtown St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Excitement is building in St. Joseph as the Kansas City Chiefs make their annual return to celebrate the start of training camp with the much-anticipated Red Rally. The fan-focused event takes place from noon to 4 p.m. at Civic Park in downtown St. Joseph, marking the official launch of
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Training camp unites community ahead of Red Rally
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — After a day off Saturday, the Kansas City Chiefs were back at training camp — and the fans showed up. The entire team was available for autographs, and fans lined up before and after practice for a chance to get their favorite player’s signature. Keyton Reck has been a
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Good Times Event Center helps community come together to support B & J Skate Center at heartwarming fundraiser
On a sunny Saturday afternoon, the Good Times Event Center was alive with music, laughter, and the unmistakable spirit of community as residents gathered to support the rebuilding of a beloved local landmark, the B & J Skate Center.
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‘Take it Full Speed’: Chiefs running backs firing on all cylinders during Training Camp.
ST JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — After the Chiefs used four different running backs throughout the season in 2024, the Chiefs used the off-season to bolster their running back room. You can’t talk about Chiefs running backs without mentioning Isiah Pacheco. While injuries derailed his 2024 season, Pacheco is still the number one running back
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Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office executes search warrant
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant on Thursday, resulting in a seizure of drugs and weapons, as well as the arrest of two wanted fugitives.
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Previous and forecasted rain postpones Game 2 of MINK League Championship
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In a social media post, the St. Joseph Mustangs announced that Game 2 of the MINK League Championship will be postponed, due to weather.
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‘Like a brother’: Longtime sergeant, James Tonn, retires from SJPD after 17 years
ST JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A stalwart of the St. Joseph Police Department is calling it a career after years of dedication and service, both to the community of St. Joseph and the fellow officers he showed unwavering support for.
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Rain Can’t Stop the Kingdom: Chiefs open training camp to friends and family only
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Rain poured down over Missouri Western State University Friday morning, soaking the fields and cooling off the campus, but it didn’t wash away the support for the Kansas City Chiefs.Â
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Lori Vallow Daybell receives life in prison for 2 Arizona murder conspiracy convictions
By JACQUES BILLEAUD – Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Lori Vallow Daybell was sentenced to life in prison Friday on two murder conspiracy convictions in Arizona, marking an end to a winding legal saga for the mother with doomsday religious beliefs who claimed people in her life had been possessed by evil spirits. Vallow Daybell,
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St. Patrick Church holds 56th Annual Fiesta
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Patrick Church will hold its 56th Annual Fiesta for two days, featuring multiple activities for the whole family.Â
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City announces dates for Garage Sale Weekend
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph residents can get rid of unwanted or unused items without a garage sale permit during a weekend in August.
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